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Nuclear Technology
14-09-2024

Leningrad 5 Begins Cooling Tower Maintenance
Source: RosatomCleaning and maintenance operations has begun at the two evaporative cooling towers which serve unit 5 of Russia’s Leningrad NPP. Unit 5 (also known as unit 1 of Leningrad-II NPP) was closed for a planned repair and maintenance ou
Nuclear Fuel
14-09-2024

Centrus and Khnp Finalize Fuel Supply Agreement
Signing of the agreement in Washington, DC (Source: KHNP)Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed an agreement on the key terms of a nuclear fuel supply contract with US nuclear fuel supplier Centrus. This agreement marks a significant step in di
Nuclear Decommissioning
14-09-2024

Decommissioning of Hunterston B Approved
The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has approved EDF Energy's application to start decommissioning the Hunterston B nuclear power plant in Scotland. This decision comes after a public consultation and a detailed assessment by ONR specia
Nuclear waste
14-09-2024

Successful Start to Trial Run at Finnish Repository
The first stage of the trial run of placing disposal cannisters in the Onkalo used nuclear fuel repository has been completed successfully, Finnish waste management company Posiva has announced.The transfer cannister in the reception hall of the encapsula
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
13-09-2024

Vietnam Weighs Resuming Nuclear Power Development Plans
Vietnam is considering resuming plans to develop nuclear power to ensure national energy security and to support economic growth, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.The Southeast Asian country, a regional industrial hub heavily reliant
SMR
13-09-2024

Uzbekistan Begins Small Nuclear Plant Project
Source: UzatomThe Directorate for the Construction of a Nuclear Power Plant under Uzbekistan’s Atomic Energy Agency, Uzatom, has signed a protocol with Atomstroyexport (Rosatom’s Engineering Division) on the start of work on the design
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
13-09-2024

Türkiye Confronts Siemens Over Akkuyu Delays
Source: RosatomTürkiye will take action against the German company Siemens over problems with the supply of equipment for Akkuyu NPP, Turkish Ministry of Energy Alparslan Bayraktar said at a meeting with Anadolu Agency journalists.The constructio
Uranium Project
13-09-2024

Russia to Consider Restricting Uranium Exports, Putin Says
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said the country should consider whether to bring in some restrictions on exports of raw materials such as uranium, titanium and nickel, in response to sanctions limiting imports of certain goods.(Image: Kreml
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
13-09-2024

Containment Vessel Heads in Place at Two CAP1000 Units
The uppermost sections of the steel containment vessels of two nuclear power reactors under construction in China - Sanmen unit 3 in Zhejiang province and Haiyang unit 3 in Shandong province - have been installed, China National Nuclear Corporation announ
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
13-09-2024

Construction Permit Granted for New Korean APR1400 Units
South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission has issued a licence to Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of units 3 and 4 of the Shin Hanul nuclear power plant.An artistic impression of Shin Hanul 3 and 4 (Image: KHNP)The
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
13-09-2024

Cause of Finland OL2 Nuclear Outage Identified, Operator Says
Finland's TVO has identified the cause of the Olkiluoto 2 nuclear generator fault and expects the plant to return to production at the end of September, in line with an earlier estimate, the company said on Thursday.The OL2 outage began on Sept. 9
SMR
12-09-2024

Helsinki Nuclear Plant Planned for 2035
Finnish energy group Helen established a nuclear energy programme and preparation for the NPP is now beginning in earnest. CEO Olli Sirka told Helsingin Sanomat that replacing combustion-based power plants is simply not possible without nuclear power. Too
SMR
12-09-2024

GEH Signs MoUs for UK SMRs
The GE Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (Credit: GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy)GE Vernova’s nuclear business, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs and Laing
Nuclear Reactor
12-09-2024

Westinghouse, Hyundai Team up for Nordic New Build
Westinghouse Electric Company of the USA and Hyundai Engineering & Construction of South Korea have signed a teaming agreement to pursue AP1000 technology opportunities in Sweden and Finland.(Image: Westinghouse)Under the agreement, Westinghouse will
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
12-09-2024

First Hinkley Point B Reactor Free of Fuel
Hinkley Point B (Image: EDF Energy)The Hinkley Point B plant was first synchronised to the electricity grid in February 1976. The plant generated more than 311 terawatt-hours of electricity before it was permanently shut down in August 2022, when it moved
Nuclear Equipment
12-09-2024

More Than 200 Russian Nuclear Submarines Have Been Dismantled, Says Rosatom
(Image: Rosatom)In total, the state nuclear corporation said, 202 Russian nuclear-powered submarines decommissioned before 2022 have been dismantled, including 82 from the country's Far East. It added that all used nuclear fuel has been removed fr
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
12-09-2024

Sweden Budgets for Nuclear New Build
Ministers announced the proposed budget measures at a press conference (Image: regeringen.se)"Sweden's climate transition, competitiveness and welfare are based on secure access to fossil-free energy at competitive prices," the governmen
Nuclear Technology
12-09-2024

Saipem and Newcleo Will Jointly Study Offshore Applications of Nuclear Technology
Saipem wants to clean up its offshore operations. Credit: Credit: Sad Agus/Shutterstock.com.Italian oil company Saipem and British nuclear company Newcleo will work together to try and establish how nuclear power can help make offshore drilling activities
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
12-09-2024

Westinghouse and Hyundai to Explore NPPs in Sweden and Finland
The announcement follows Vattenfall’s February 2024 plans to launch new nuclear power projects at Ringhals. Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.Westinghouse Electric has partnered with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to explore nuclear powe
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
11-09-2024

Joyo Fast Reactor Prepares for Restart
Japan’s only experimental fast reactor, Joyo, in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, has secured consent from local governments to begin the safety construction work necessary before it can restart. Joyo’s operator, the Japan Atomic Energy
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
11-09-2024

Barakah NPP Fully Operational
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) announced a historic milestone for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the fourth unit of the Barakah NPP entering commercial operations, marking its full delivery.The Barakah Plant is now generating 40 TWh o
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
11-09-2024

Westinghouse, EDF Challenge Czech Reactor Decision
Both US Westinghouse and France’s EDF are now challenging the Czech Republic’s decision to select Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to supply new reactors. Westinghouse Electric Company is already taking legal action against KHNP
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
11-09-2024

Study Shows Existing US Sites Suitable for New Build
There is the potential to install 60 to 95 GW of new nuclear generating capacity at existing and recently retired US nuclear power plant sites, according to new preliminary analysis from the Department of Energy.Existing sites per state with space for new
SMR
10-09-2024

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Signs Mous to Deliver SMR Technology in the UK
BWRX-300 small modular reactor. (Credit: GE Vernova)GE Vernova’s nuclear division, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has entered into several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs, and Laing O’R
Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)
10-09-2024

Hermes 2 Passes Environmental Review
Concept art for a Hermes plant (Source: Kairos Power)The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published its final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for Kairos Power’s application for construction permits to buil

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