Centre advises states where coal-based power plants have reached the end of operational life to consider setting up nuclear plants India aims to triple its installed nuclear power capacity by 2031-32. The current installed nuclear power capacity of 8,180MW is projected to increase to 22,480MW within this timeframe. The country currently operates 24 nuclear power …
The construction and installation works are completed at Unit 1 of Rooppur NPP being constructed by the Engineering Division of State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The personnel of the NPP has started a large-scale test program. On December 18, the first stage of operation commenced for bringing the reactor …
The Russian participants of Xudapu NPP construction project ensure the performance of contractual obligations ahead of schedule The reactor pressure vessel has been installed in the design position at the construction site of Xudapu NPP Unit 4 (China), which is being built with participation of Rosatom enterprises. The operation was carried out under the supervision …
Jamaica’s government has said it is considering nuclear power as a major alternative energy source because, once properly managed, it will reduce the island’s carbon footprint, provide clean energy, and stabilize its sometimes shaky fossil fuel-dominated power system. Three weeks ago, the administration of Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with …
Momentum for quitting Moscow’s revenue driver has stalled. “Something new needs to happen,” Dan Jørgensen told POLITICO. Dan Jørgensen is making it his “main priority” to craft a plan that will finally sever all European Union energy links with Russia. In his first interview since taking office as the EU’s new energy chief, Jørgensen warned …
GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor design has completed the first step of the UK’s Generic Design Assessment process and progressed to the next phase of its assessment. Generic Design Assessment (GDA) is a process carried out by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to assess …
An aerial view of the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant in the Czech Republic (KHNP) Ongoing Negotiations with KHNP Unhindered by Martial Law, Czech Officials State Despite the increased political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, the Czech government has assured that the political situation in Korea will not …
Navoi Uranium Mine in Uzbekistan International collaboration strengthens nuclear initiatives across the globe with ambitious plans for SMRs and advanced enrichment technologies. Recent developments within the global nuclear energy sector showcase significant advancements and increased cooperation among nations, driven by the dual goals of bolstering energy security and transitioning to sustainable sources of energy. The …
Independent polling shows that support for Bruce Power’s future plan to explore potential expansion of the Bruce site is very strong with 80 per cent of residents saying they support the proposal to advance the long-term planning and consultation work required to explore nuclear expansion options on the Bruce Power site. Among residents, support for …
The modular flexibility of Urenco’s advanced fuels’ operations was emphasised at the Nuclear Industry Association’s (NIA) Nuclear 2024 conference last week. Head of Advanced Fuels – Commercial, Magnus Mori, told a panel on allied fuel supply that both supportive Government policy and customer contracts were key to standing up the developing market. With regard to increasing …
