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Vogtle / Unit 3 At Georgia Nuclear Power Station Begins Commercial Operation
Source: NucNetUnit 3 at the Vogtle nuclear power station in Georgia has begun commercial operation, becoming the first new US reactor to begin operation in the country since 2016. Georgia Power announced on Monday (31 July)…
Japan / 11 Reactors In Operation As Kansai Announces Takahama-1 Restart
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NucNetKansai Electric Power Company has restarted the Takahama-1 nuclear power plant in Japan, bringing to 11 the number of reactors now in operation in the country. The operator said the plant, one of four at…
UK / Ambitious Nuclear Plan A ‘Wish List’ Not A Detailed Strategy, Say MPs
Source: NucNetA government vision to increase the UK’s nuclear power is more of a “wish list” than a detailed strategy, according to a parliamentary report. The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said in a 110-page report…
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: Neutron BytesNuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project NASA Selects Zeno Power Radioisotope Power System for Lunar Applications Maritime /…
NIA Updates Resources on Advanced Nuclear Tech
Source: Neutron BytesIn July 2023, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) released two new Deployment Maps that showcase scheduled deployments of North American advanced reactors design across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Alongside the release of…
Advanced Reactors / UK Fusion Company To Work With Japan’s Sumitomo On ‘Worldwide Development’
Source: NucNetUK-based Tokamak Energy has announced plans to work with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation on the development, implementation and scaling-up of commercial fusion energy “in Japan and worldwide”. The new partnership will see Sumitomo – a multinational…
Bulgaria / Regulator Begins Licensing Process For Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel At Kozloduy-5
Source: NucNetThe licensing process has begun for the use of Westinghouse-manufactured VVER-1000 fuel in Unit 5 of the Kozloduy nuclear power station as Bulgaria steps up efforts to diversify from Russia-suppled reactor fuel. The Bulgarian Nuclear…
IAEA / New Industry Emerging ‘Worth Several Hundred Billion Dollars’
Source: NucNetA new industry worth several hundred billion dollars is emerging as many nuclear power plants around the world near the end of their life cycle, the International Atomic Energy Agency said. But the agency warned…
Japan / Mitsubishi To Lead Development Of HTGR Programme For Clean Hydrogen
Source: NucNetMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been chosen by Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy to lead the development of a high temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) programme aimed at producing clean hydrogen. MHI said it…
Nuward / French SMR Company Submits Safety File To Nuclear Regulator
Source: NucNetFrench small modular reactor developer Nuward has submitted the safety options file to the French nuclear regulator ASN, marking the start of the pre-licensing process for the plant. The file was submitted by state power…
Ukraine / IAEA Confirms Mines In Close Proximity To Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Station
Source: NucNetInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) officials have confirmed that there are mines in close proximity to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, currently under Russian occupation. IAEA experts have seen directional anti-personnel mines on the periphery…
US / Purchases Down For US Nuclear Reactors As Prices Reach Highest Levels Since 2016
Source: NucNetOwners and operators of US civilian nuclear power reactors received a total of 40.5 million pounds U3O8e (equivalent)* of uranium deliveries in 2022, a 13% decrease from 46.7 million pounds in 2021, the US Energy…
Great Balls of Fire: UK to Commit Billions to Build SMRs
Source: Neutron BytesGreat Balls of Fire: UK to Commit Billions to Build SMRs TerraPower and Centrus to Commercialize US HALEU Production X-Energy Sets Plans for 12 SMRs in Washington NEI Calls for Action to Block Aggressive Competition…
Spain / Enresa Takes Ownership Of Garona As €475 Million Decommissioning Begins
Source: NucNetSpain’s Enresa, in charge of decommissioning of retired nuclear plants in the country, has assumed ownership of the single-unit Santa Maria de Garona nuclear power station as it begins a €475m ($528m) decommissioning programme that…
Advanced Reactors / Energy Northwest And X-energy Announce Plans For Up To 12 SMRs in Washington
Source: NucNetPower company Energy Northwest and advanced small modular reactor developer X-energy have signed an agreement for a nuclear power station consisting of up to 12 Xe-100 advanced SMRs in central Washington state. The facility would…
Advanced Reactors / Agreement Could Lead To Seaborg Nuclear Plants In Norway
Source: NucNetDanish nuclear company Seaborg has signed a letter of intent with Bergen, Norway-based energy company Norsk Kjernekraft to investigate the possibility of establishing Seaborg's Generation IV compact molten salt reactor (CMSR) technology in Norway. Seaborg…
Slovakia / Mochovce-3 Power Increased To 75% With Final Trial Run In Autumn
Source: NucNetThe power level of the Mochovce-3 nuclear power plant in southwest Slovakia has been increased to 75% with a final trial run at 100% power scheduled for autumn. Operator Slovenske Elektrarne said the startup process…
Pakistan / Construction Begins Of China-Supplied Hualong One Nuclear Plant At Chasnupp
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetPakistan has begun construction of its seventh commercial nuclear power plant, the China supplied Chasnupp-5 (also known as Chasma-5). Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior Chinese officials attended a televised groundbreaking ceremony for the plant…
Oklo to Go Public in Deal Worth $516 Million
Source: Neutron BytesOklo to Go Public in Deal Worth $516 Million Poland Ministry Approves Mining Firm’s SMR Plans Japan Govt to Fund MHI for New HTGR Fusion Industry Report Released by Trade Group Oklo to Go Public…
Accelerating Nuclear Energy Innovation: Oklo's Definitive Agreement with AltC Acquisition Corp
Source: NewsAn exciting opportunity for Oklo lies in advanced fuel recycling technology, which has the potential to convert used fuel into clean energy, further enhancing their mission of sustainability. Backed by prominent technology and decarbonization investors,…