New Reactors
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Jerome, ID, Nuclear Project Unlikely to Proceed
Source: Neutron BytesIn a column published 07/31/25 in the Idaho Statesman, reporter Brian Clark writes that a proposal to build a 462 MW (6 77 MW NucScale SMRs)…
Microsoft-Backed Fusion Company Begins Work On Washington Nuclear Fusion Plant
Source: NucNetMicrosoft-backed nuclear fusion company Helion has begun work on its first fusion power plant in Chelan County in the US state of Washington. The Orion plant…
First Segment Of Steel Containment Installed At China’s Taipingling-3
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetWorkers have installed the first segment of the inner steel containment for the Taipingling-3 Hualong One nuclear power plant under construction in China’s southern province of…
Analysis Shows Competitive LCOE Target For Small Modular Reactors
Source: NucNetFor small modular reactors (SMRs) to become a mainstream energy solution they must hit competitive levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) targets that range from around €52/MWh…
Enec Signs Another Major Agreement On International Nuclear Development
Source: NucNetEmirates Nuclear Energy Company (Enec) and South Korean construction and engineering company Samsung C&T Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate and pursue opportunities…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Advanced Reactor Company Oklo Chooses Kiewit As Lead Constructor For First Aurora Project
Source: NucNetUS advanced nuclear technology company Oklo has selected Kiewit Nuclear Solutions as the lead constructor for its first commercial Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory (INL)…
Inner Containment Dome Lifted Into Place At China’s Lufeng-6
Topics: New ReactorsSource: NucNetThe dome of the inner containment has been lifted into place at Unit 6 of the Lufeng nuclear power station in Guangdong province, southern China, the…
Texas Firm Plans Four AP1000s at Amarillo
Source: Neutron BytesTexas Firm Plans Four AP1000s at Amarillo A Texas firm Fermi American LLC, led by former DOE Secretary Rick Perry plans to build four 1,150 MW…
Lithuania To Study Deployment Of Newcleo Small Modular Reactors
Source: NucNetLithuania’s Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) and European nuclear energy company Newcleo have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of deploying Newcleo’s advanced…