News archive
Nuclear-industry articles and summaries, with original dates and attribution.
All topics · All sources · All years · Newest first
Last Energy Completes Key Regulatory Review For South Wales Microreactor Project
Source: NucNetPlans for a microreactor nuclear power plant in South Wales have been boosted with completion of a preliminary design review (PDR) with UK regulators. US-based Last Energy said a regulators’ joint summary report, which confirms…
Work Begins To Fabricate Reactor Core For US Defence Department’s Pele Microreactor
Source: NucNetWork has commenced to fabricate the reactor core for the Pele demonstration microreactor being built for the US Department of Defense (DoD). US-based BWX Technologies (BWXT) said the work had begun at its campus in…
Enec Signs Agreement With Hyundai To ‘Explore International Nuclear Opportunities’
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NucNetEmirates Nuclear Energy Company (Enec) and South Korean construction company Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore international opportunities in nuclear energy. Enec said in a statement on…
Urenco Signs First Agreement To Supply Uranium Enrichment Services For Slovakia
Source: NucNetMultinational uranium company Urenco has signed an agreement to supply enrichment services to nuclear power plants in Slovakia for the first time. The long-term contract with nuclear operator Slovenské Elektrárne will provide a diversified supply…
NRC Approves Restart of Palisades NPP
Source: Neutron BytesNRC Approves Restart of Palisades NPP The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a series of licensing and regulatory actions that will pave the way for restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant. NRC Approval Letter…
Poland’s Updated Power Plans ‘Send Strong Signal’ On Commitment To Nuclear
Source: NucNetPoland’s updated nuclear power programme (PPEJ) sends a strong signal of the country’ commitment to nuclear energy as a pillar of decarbonisation, energy security and industrial competitiveness, but critical questions remain unanswered, said Malwina Qvist,…
UAE To Collaborate With Westinghouse On AP1000 Nuclear Plant Deployment In US
Source: NucNetEmirates Nuclear Energy Company (Enec) and US-based Westinghouse have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities for the deployment of nuclear power plants in the US. Under the MoU, the companies will…
NRC Approval Paves Way For Historic Restart Of Palisades Nuclear Plant
Source: NucNetThe Palisades nuclear station in the US stat of Michigan has made history after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a licensing package that paves the way for the plant to load fuel and resume…
Fusion Industry Sees Significant Increase In Funding, But Says Investment Remains ‘A Major Challenge’
Source: NucNetThe fusion industry raised $2.64bn (€2.25bn) in private and public funding in the 12 months leading to July 2025, according to the annual Global Fusion Industry Report by the Fusion Industry Association (FIA). The figure…
China Completes Cold Hydraulic Testing At Tianwan-7 Nuclear Plant
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetCold hydraulic testing has been completed for Unit 7 of the Tianwan nuclear power station under construction in Jiangsu province, eastern China. Project developer China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said in a statement that the…
Belgium And France Sign Declaration To Mark ‘New Stage In Nuclear Energy Cooperation’
Source: NucNetBelgium and France have signed a declaration of intent that they said marks a new stage in cooperation in nuclear energy and is in line with the ongoing revival of the industry. The agreement, signed…
Sri Lanka Has Identified Five Potential Sites For First Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NucNetSri Lanka is making progress in establishing nuclear infrastructure and has already identified potential new-build sites as it embarks on the development of its nuclear power programme, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)…
BWXT Fires Up Specialised Furnace For Advanced Triso Nuclear Fuel
Source: NucNetBWX Technologies (BWXT) has installed and tested a specialised furnace for the manufacturing of advanced forms of Triso fuel for Generation IV nuclear power reactors. The newly commissioned chemical vapour infiltration furnace completes a new…
Advanced Reactor Developer Kairos Installs RPV At Nuclear Test Unit
Source: NucNetUS advanced nuclear reactor developer Kairos Power has successfully installed the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for its third Engineering Test Unit (ETU 3.0) at the company’s campus in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The four-metre vessel is…
WNTI And Nemo Join Forces To ‘Help Shape Future’ Of Maritime Nuclear Power
Source: NucNetThe World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) and the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation (Nemo) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly help shape the future of nuclear-powered shipping and transportable nuclear power plants. The partnership…
Startup Plans NuScale SMRs in a Rural Idaho Town
Source: Neutron BytesStartup Plans NuScale SMRs in a Rural Idaho Town A Legacy of Invisible Nuclear Power Plants in the West Startup Plans NuScale SMRs in a Rural Idaho Town Firm faces red flags over claims of…
Westinghouse Rolls the Dice With Plan to Build 10 AP1000s
Source: Neutron BytesWestinghouse Rolls the Dice With Plan to Build 10 AP1000s Among nuclear energy reactor developers, and their utility customers, the prospect of building a single new or multiple new reactors can be an all consuming…
Framatome Signs Agreement For Supply Of Nuclear Fuel Assemblies To Barakah Nuclear Station
Source: NucNetFrench nuclear company Framatome and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) have signed an agreement for the supply of nuclear fuel assemblies and engineering services for the Barakah nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates.…
World’s Largest Crane Lifts Dome Into Place On Reactor Building At Hinkley Point C-2
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetThe world’s largest crane, ‘Big Carl’, has successfully placed the 245-tonne dome onto Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building, marking a major step forward for construction of the UK power station’s second unit. The 14-metre-tall…
European Commission Approves €202 Million For Key Fusion Research Facility In Spain
Source: NucNetThe European Commission has approved an investment of €202m ($234m) for the construction and commissioning of the planned IFMIF-DONES* particle accelerator in Escúzar, near Granada in southern Spain, representing approximately 25% of the total cost…