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Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

Improving Nuclear Plant Construction Processes: How to Build Projects More Efficiently

February 15, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

If you have paid any attention to nuclear power plant construction projects over the years, you know that there is a long history of cost overruns and schedule delays on many of them. In fact, many nuclear power plants that […]


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New glass-ceramic composite shows promise for safer storage of nuclear waste

February 9, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A new glass-ceramic composite shows great promise for the safer storage of nuclear waste. “Simply put, we want to find the best candidate for containing nuclear waste,” explains Mehrnaz Mikhchian, a University of Saskatchewan Ph.D. student who has published findings […]


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Iran Starts Construction of Four New Nuclear Power Plants

February 2, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Iran’s state-run news service said the country has started construction on four new nuclear power units. The IRNA agency on Feb. 1 reported that the four reactors would have expected total generation capacity of about 5,000 MW. Iran, whose nuclear […]


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Residents ask for a full examination of damage to a Japanese nuclear plant caused by a recent quake

February 2, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants submitted a petition on Friday asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially lost external power and spilled radioactive […]


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Report: Biden Administration Will Provide $1.5 Billion for Palisades Nuclear Restart

January 31, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan could be another step closer to restarting, with reports saying the Biden administration in February will announce $1.5 billion in funding for the project. Holtec International Corp. purchased the 800-MW facility from Entergy […]


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Flagship UK Nuclear Project Shows Us The Problem With A Nuclear First Decarbonization Strategy

January 30, 2024

Via: CleanTechnica

A recent article at Renew Economy, an Australian publication that follows the change to renewables, shows us the practical problems with focusing on new nuclear plants instead of alternatives, like solar and wind with battery storage. As is often the […]


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Prodigy and Westinghouse Targeting Launch of eVinci Floating Nuclear Plant in Canada by 2030

January 24, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Westinghouse has revealed it is designing a transportable nuclear power plant (TNPP) featuring an eVinci microreactor with Canadian firm Prodigy Clean Energy, aiming to deliver a first project in Canada by 2030. The project will potentially integrate a single or […]


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SMR Developer X-Energy Completes Canadian Pre-Licensing Milestone, Projects Look Promising

January 18, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC, a developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, reported on Jan. 17 that it has successfully completed milestones in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC’s) pre-licensing Vendor Design Review […]


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UK Eyes Domestic HALEU Nuclear Fuel Production as Global Interest Ramps Up

January 10, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The UK may be poised to become the first European country to launch domestic production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU). New funding announced by the country’s government this week signifies global momentum to establish a reliable supply of the specialist […]


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SMR Leader NuScale Cuts 154 Jobs as Nuclear Company Restructures

January 8, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

NuScale Power, among the best-known companies developing small modular reactor (SMR) technology, said it would cut 28% of its workforce as the company looks to save $50 million to $60 million annually. Rumors of job cuts surfaced last week with […]


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DOE Awards Civil Nuclear Credits to Diablo Canyon

January 3, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The Department of Energy (DOE) will award credits under its Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) program to bolster the continued operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Units 1 and 2, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s (PG&E’s) 2,240-MW nuclear plant in […]


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2023: A Transformative Year for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

December 28, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The small modular reactor (SMR) concept has long been viewed by many within the nuclear sector and by policymakers as somewhat of an arriviste—an upstart with bold promises but lacking credibility and a track record. SMRs were touted to save […]


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Siemens Energy Poised to Partner with Oklo on Aurora Nuclear Reactor

December 21, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

Siemens Energy may be poised to become a crucial equipment and consulting partner for Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse, a liquid metal-cooled fast nuclear reactor. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) Oklo unveiled on Dec. 19 designates Siemens Energy to become Oklo’s potentially […]


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Kairos’ Hermes Secures First NRC Green Light for Advanced Nuclear Non-LWR Reactor

December 14, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a construction permit for Kairos Power’s 35-MWth Hermes molten salt “non-power” demonstration reactor, which the firm has proposed to build at the East Tennessee Technology Park Heritage Center (ETTP) site in Oak Ridge. […]


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South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis

December 12, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country’s economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. The country has experienced intermittent blackouts, part of a process […]


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Impressive Milestones Achieved on Chinese Advanced Nuclear Power Projects

December 7, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC) announced on Dec. 6 that China’s independently developed high-temperature gas-cooled modular pebble bed (HTR-PM) reactor demonstrator had commenced commercial operation. The HTR-PM project was constructed at a site in Rongcheng, Shandong Province (Figure 1), roughly […]


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U.S. Set to Lead Global Research for Nuclear Fusion

December 5, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said the U.S. is ready to work with other governments on research and development of nuclear fusion, as part of efforts to produce more carbon-free energy and combat climate change. Kerry made the announcement Dec. […]


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What Drives This Madness On Small Modular Nuclear Reactors?

November 30, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

A few months ago, a STEM and economics literate global decarbonization executive for a $4 billion annual revenue logistics business operating in most of the major trading companies of the world asked me “What drives this madness on hydrogen?” They […]


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Westinghouse Secures First Customer for eVinci Nuclear Microreactor

November 27, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

Westinghouse’s first customer for its eVinci microreactor—a flagship 5-MWe/13-MWth “nuclear battery”—is poised to be the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), Canada’s second-largest research and technology organization. SRC—a Saskatchewan government Treasury Board Crown Corporation that serves as a commercial laboratory to provide […]


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U.S. Pledges to Help Philippines Develop Nuclear Power

November 17, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The U.S. will help develop a nuclear power industry in the Philippines after both countries signed an agreement Nov. 17 during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco, California. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking Friday during […]