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EDF, Edison, Federacciai, Ansaldo Energia and Ansaldo Nucleare signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of nuclear energy to boost the competitiveness and decarbonisation of the Italian steel industry

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The purpose of the agreement is twofold – to explore and consider in the medium term co-investment opportunities in the construction of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plants, partly to cover the needs of the steel industry, and to consider opportunities for the medium-long term supply of nuclear energy, primarily by means of the …

China unveils world’s 1st meltdown-proof nuclear reactor with 105 MW capacity

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The nuclear reactor has been in the works since 2016 and was only began operations in December 2023. In a global first, researchers at Tsinghua University in China have successfully demonstrated a meltdown-proof nuclear fission reactor. The twin reactor design can generate 105 MW of power each and has been in the works since 2016. …

The Nuclear Co. exits stealth, plans to deploy standardized 6-GW nuclear fleet

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The startup will initially target sites with active Nuclear Regulatory Commission permits, Chief Development Officer Juliann Edwards said. The Nuclear Co. plans to develop a series of nuclear plants in the United States “using proven, licensed technology and a design-once, build-many approach,” the company said on Thursday. The startup will focus on sites that already have some …

Uzbekistan to build Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility

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Uzbekistan is set to develop Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility using Russian technology, News.Az reports citing foreign media. Uzbekistan is set to develop Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility using Russian technology, News.Az reports citing Kazinform. The building start-up contract was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 27. Uzbekistan’s Atomic Energy Agency …

First UK reactor design submitted for justification

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Rolls-Royce SMR is first ever UK reactor design to be submitted for consideration Evaluation of potential benefits and detriments is required for in-principle justification of any new nuclear practice The Nuclear Industry Association has applied for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR’s reactor design. Our application makes the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible …

Experts estimate central Jordan holds 41,000 tons of Yellowcake uranium

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Experts estimate that central Jordan holds approximately 41,000 tons of yellowcake uranium, according to Dr. Khaled Al-Khasawneh, Commissioner of Nuclear Power Reactors at the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC). The announcement was made during a lecture organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in partnership with the JAEC. The session focused on the …

Serbia moves to create a nuclear power industry

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The announcement was made on Wednesday. From left: physics professor Koviljka Stankovic; Prime Minister Milos Vucevic; and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic (Serbian Government/Slobodan Miljevic) Five Serbian ministries and 20 companies and universities have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a civil nuclear power programme. Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said at a press conference …

Louisa County could be home to first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor

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Dominion Energy is taking a first definitive step to bring a new kind of nuclear technology to Virginia, and says if it comes, it will come next to its workhorse North Anna nuclear power station in Louisa County. The utility is asking the roughly half dozen firms that are developing small modular reactors — power …

Newly Signed Bill Will Boost Nuclear Reactor Deployment in the United States

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Plant Vogtle, located in Waynesobor, GA, is the largest generator of clean power in the United States. President Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act into law chalking up a BIG win for our nuclear power industry. Included in the bill is bipartisan legislation known as the ADVANCE Act that will help us build new reactors at a …

Russia Suggests India Nuclear Plan

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Russia’s state-run nuclear energy agency said it is looking at potentially building six new high-power nuclear power units and low-power nuclear power plants in India, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The announcement comes as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first visit to Russia in five years. The Context Modi is holding talks with …