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Terrestrial Energy Signs MOU With Invest Alberta
Source: NewsCanadian small modular reactor developer Terrestrial Energy (TE) said this week it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Invest Alberta to formally assert their cooperation in promoting the company’s Integral Molten Salt Reactor technology…
US / Experiment Brings Nuclear Fusion ‘One Step Closer’ As Source Of Energy
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetScientists have confirmed a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion involving the first successful instance of ignition, the point at which a nuclear fusion reaction becomes self-sustaining. Analysis has confirmed that an experiment conducted in 2021…
US / Operator Could Receive $1.4 Billion Government Loan To Keep Diablo Canyon Open
Source: NucNetUtility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) could receive a $1.4bn (€1.3bn) government loan to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power station running up to 10 years beyond its current 2025 closure date under a…
China Startup – a Thorium-powered Molten-salt Reactor
Source: Neutron BytesChina to Start Operations for a Thorium-powered Molten-salt Reactor Terrestrial Energy Signs Agreement for IMSR Deployment in Alberta Brief History of HTGR Efforts Related to Canada’s Tar Sands Deep Isolation / Amentum Form to Commercialize…
IAEA’s Grossi Briefs UN Security Council on Zaporizhzhia NPP
Source: Neutron BytesUkraine / IAEA’s Grossi Tells UN ‘Time Is Of Essence’ at Occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP G7 Demands Russia Hand Over Zaporizhzhia Global Nuclear Community Calls for Immediate IAEA Access to Zaporizhzhia NPP IAEA Briefs UN Security…
US / Deep Isolation Aims For Multi-Billion-Dollar Market With Deep Borehole Disposal Technology
Source: NucNetDeep Isolation and Amentum have signed a memorandum of agreement to work together to further the commercialisation of Deep Isolation’s nuclear waste disposal technology in what could be a multi-billion-dollar market around the world. Initial…
Bolivia / Pilot Operation Begins For First Facilities At Russia-Backed Nuclear Research Complex
Topics: Research & TechnologySource: NucNetThe first phase of a high-altitude nuclear research complex in Bolivia’s town of El Alto has begun pilot operation after an inaugural ceremony was held earlier this week, project developer Rosatom said. The Russian sate…
Germany / BGE Awards Major Contract For Konrad Repository Construction
Source: NucNetBGE, Germany’s radioactive waste management organisation, has awarded a contract to Hanover-based Ed. Züblin AG for the construction of major earthquake-proof facilities at the planned Konrad radwaste disposal facility at Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, northwest Germany.…
Akkuyu Unit 4 Construction Start Celebrated
Source: NewsRosatom officials along with counterparts from Turkey held a dedication ceremony in Buyukeceli this week to kick off the construction start of the Akkuyu Unit 4 in what will be the country’s first nuclear power…
60 Technicians From Ukraine To Study Westinghouse AP1000
Source: NewsWestinghouse Electric Company and SE NNEGC Energoatom this week announced a partnership that would bring 60 Ukrainian students to the United States for graduate level hands-on training on AP1000 plant technology, the large plant model…
Ansaldo Nuclear Contracted At Sellafield
Source: NewsThe first contract awarded as part of the Program and Project Partners new goods and services agreement has been awarded to Ansaldo Nuclear, based in Wolverhampton, the government nuclear development site said. The contract will…
Ukraine / EU Joins Condemnation Of Shelling At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station
Source: NucNetEurope’s energy commissioner Kadri Simson has joined condemnation of shelling at and around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, Europe’s largest commercial nuclear power facility, which she said has “caused significant damage to infrastructure, including near…
China / All Steam Generators Installed At Zhangzhou-2 Hualong One Nuclear Plant
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetAll three steam generators have been installed for Unit 2 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power station under construction in Fujian province, southeastern China, owner China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said. Construction of Zhangzhou-2, a domestic…
NRC Authorizes Vogtle Unit 3 Fuel Loading and Operation
Source: Neutron BytesNRC Authorizes Vogtle Unit 3 Fuel Loading and Operation Senate approves Caputo, Crowell for NRC Seats Nuclear Startup Last Energy Lands Polish MOU TVA And GEH Sign Agreement To Begin Design And Licensing Of SMRs…
Ukraine / IAEA’s Grossi Raises ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Shelling At Nuclear Power Station
Source: NucNetThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed “grave concern” about shelling on Friday (5 August) at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station and stressed the “crucial importance” of the agency being able to…
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Under Fire
Source: Neutron BytesNews Headlines Paint an Alarming Picture of a Potential Nuclear Disaster Note to Readers – this is a rapidly evolving new story. Use Google News for updates. (search string) Washington Post – Fresh shelling at…
China / Russia Manufactures Lower Half Of RPV For New Tianwan-7 VVER Plant
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetRussia’s Atommash has manufactured the lower half of the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for China’s Tianwan-7 nuclear power plant. Welding of the 160-tonne structure took 12 days after which the component was placed for three…
NRC Authorizes Vogtle Unit 3 Fuel Loading and Operation
Source: NewsThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has authorized Southern Nuclear Operating Company to load nuclear fuel and begin operation at Vogtle Unit 3 in Georgia, the first reactor to reach this point in the agency’s combined license…
Japan / Radioactive Water Leak To Delay Planned Restart Of Mihama-3
Source: NucNetAn investigation has begun into the leak of about seven tonnes of radioactive water from Unit 3 at the Mihama nuclear power station in Fukui prefecture, southwestern Japan, Japan's Kansai Electric Power Company said. The…
Australia / Former Deputy PM Joins Calls For Nuclear Ban To Be Lifted
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: NucNetFormer deputy prime minister of Australia Barnaby Joyce has called for the Labor government to adopt nuclear power as an alternative to renewable energy or “risk being left behind by the world”. Joyce’s party, the…