Hualong One demonstration project completed, put into commercial operation

Unit 6 of the China National Nuclear Cooperation’s Fuqing nuclear power plant, the second unit of the Hualong One demonstration project, became ready for commercial operation on March 25, meaning that the Hualong One demonstration project has been completed and put into commercial operation. This is one of the major achievement in China’s nuclear power …

Stauber, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Uranium Imports from Russia

Congressman Pete Stauber (R-MN), joined by his colleagues Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX), introduced legislation to ban imports of uranium from Russia. According to the Energy Information Administration, the United States purchased more than 34 million pounds of Uranium from 2016-2020. “It’s more important now than ever for the …

World Taps Canada for Potash, Uranium as War Roils Markets

The northern nation has been approached by those seeking potash and uranium, said Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. The country is one of the world’s main sources of the two commodities and buyers are anxious to secure supplies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted trade flows. Potash, a commonly used fertilizer, and uranium have …

The UAE’s sustainable powerhouse: Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant doubles clean electricity generation with start of Commercial Operations at Unit 2

– Unit 2 adds a further 1,400 MW zero-carbon emissions electricity capacity to the UAE’s transmission grid bringing the total produced by Units 1 and 2 to 2,800 megawatts. – Barakah is now halfway towards its goal of providing 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs through clean electricity whilst rapidly decarbonizing the Nation’s power sector The …

Nucleoeléctrica to support Chinese Candu refurbishment

Nucleoeléctrica Argentina has signed a contract with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to provide technical assistance to support retubing work as part of the refurbishment of China’s Qinshan nuclear power plant. The Argentinean company said it is drawing on experience gained during work to extend the operating life of the Embalse nuclear power plant. Retubing …

Tech billionaires rally around nuclear as energy crisis looms

In recent weeks, some of Silicon Valley’s most famous technologists have hailed a historically polarizing energy source — nuclear power — as a solution to both cutting carbon emissions and weaning the world off now-controversial Russian gas. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wrote on Twitter that nuclear is “critical” to national security, while the risk of radiation is overplayed. …

Innovation allows Unit 1 to provide more carbon-free electricity to Ontario’s grid

After recently completing planned maintenance activities, Bruce Power’s Unit 1 is now capable of producing even more reliable, carbon-free electricity for the families and businesses of Ontario. Unit 1’s maximum net capability has been raised by 6 Megawatts (MW) to 821 MW, and the unit is now capable of powering about 820,000 Ontario homes and …

Governor signs new Wyoming nuclear regulations into law; tax exemptions for using domestic uranium start in 2035

On Monday, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed legislation that amends the state’s nuclear power and storage regulations into law. House Enrolled Act 59 includes a variety of provisions related to the production of nuclear energy and storage of nuclear waste as the state works to establish a regulatory framework in anticipation of TerraPower’s planned construction of a …

China to expand deployment of nuclear power in clean, secure energy push

China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Tuesday issued the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) for a modern energy system, in which it outlined clear targets for annual energy supply capacity while specifying measures to enhance the country’s energy independence, including increasing nuclear power as the country is going greener. The latest government plan is …