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Ukraine / Head Of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Station Released After Russian Detainment, Says IAEA
Source: NucNetThe International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed on Monday (3 October) that the head of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had been released following his detention by…
Ukraine / New Shelling Hits Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Station, Says IAEA
Source: NucNetThe site of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station was hit by new shelling and explosions this week, breaking windows in one of its turbine halls and…
Slovakia / Country ‘Committed To Nuclear And Radiation Safety’ As Mochovce-3 Startup Approaches
Source: NucNetSlovakia is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety as it prepares to start up a third reactor unit at…
Ukraine / Zaporizhzhia-6 Enters Cold Shutdown As Backup Power Line Gets Restored
Source: NucNetUnit 6 of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine, which was shut down on 11 September, has now entered the so-called state of cold shutdown…
Australia / Legislation Will Grant More Time For Rehabilitation Of Ranger Mine
Source: NucNetThe federal government of Australia has introduced a bill to allow a mining operator more time to clean up environmental damage left from a decommissioned uranium…
IAEA Ukraine Report / Agency Calls For ‘Immediate Establishment’ Of Security Protection Zone Around Zaporizhzhia
Source: NucNetInterim measures are urgently needed to prevent a nuclear accident arising from military damage to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine by the “immediate establishment”…
Ukraine / IAEA Will Be ‘Staying Put’ At Zaporizhzhia, Says Grossi
Source: NucNetInternational Atomic Energy Agency experts are “staying put” after they crossed on Thursday (1 September) into Russian-held territory in Ukraine and reached Europe’s biggest nuclear power…
Ukraine / IAEA’s Grossi To Lead Support Mission To Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Source: NucNetThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will send a support and assistance mission later this week to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station occupied by Russian troops…
Ukraine / Kyiv And UN Agree On Possible Zaporizhzhia Mission As Grossi Renews Appeal For Military Restraint
Source: NucNetUkraine and the UN have settled on a framework for a possible International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station “via territory free…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Hungary / IAEA Calls For Budapest To Finalise Analysis Of Emergency Response Plan
Source: NucNetAn International Atomic Energy Agency Review team has said Hungary should finalise its analysis of the national nuclear emergency response plan and its adherence to IAEA…
Mexico / IAEA Urges Periodic Safety Review As Operator Prepares For LTO At Laguna Verde
Source: NucNetThe state-owned utility Comisión Federal de Electricidad, operator of the Laguna Verde nuclear power station in Mexico, is preparing the facility for safe long-term operation (LTO)…
IEA / Nuclear Energy Set For ‘Comeback’ But More Policy Support Needed, Says Report
Source: NucNetNuclear power is building ‘momentum’ in many countries as soaring fuel and energy prices are pushing governments to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and boost…
Ukraine / Regulator Terminates International Nuclear Agreements With Russia
Source: NucNetThe State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) has announced that it is terminating international agreements with Russia in the field of nuclear safety. The decision…
Ukraine / Grossi Calls For Urgent IAEA Mission To Occupied Zaporizhzhia
Source: NucNetThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must send a mission to Ukraine’s occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station as soon as possible to address concerns about staff…
IEA Report / Global Clean Energy Investment Beats Pre-Covid Levels, But Growth Insufficient To Meet Climate Goals
Source: NucNetGlobal energy investment is expected to increase by 8% in 2022, well above pre-pandemic levels in 2019, but a much higher growth pace is needed for…