The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said it has completed all mandatory inspections that must be conducted before the first reactor criticality for Saeul Unit 3, located in Ulju-gun, Ulsan. According to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, Saeul Unit 3 has gone through pre-operational inspection procedures since it received its operating license on Dec. …
France’s power-grid operator can now require Electricite de France SA to keep nuclear plants online even when there’s more than enough supply and prices are low. The move is aimed at maintaining stable grid voltage, which has become increasingly difficult with the boom in renewables. The decision, announced by the country’s energy regulator this week, comes a …
The Czech Republic is seeking to extend the operating life of the Dukovany nuclear power station into the mid-2060s after safety analysis indicated the plant can run longer than originally planned. Dukovany’s four reactors could run for a total of 80 years, according to Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek, meaning they could operate until around 2065 …
India’s NTPC Ltd. has signed a non-binding agreement with French state-owned utility Electricite de France SA to jointly develop nuclear power projects in the South Asian country, in an effort to expand its clean energy portfolio through global partnerships. The companies will explore various cooperation opportunities including technology transfer and economic frameworks for large scale deployment, the New Delhi-based …
The first safety-related concrete has been poured for the nuclear island of unit 2 at the Jinqimen nuclear power plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. It is the second of six HPR1000 (Hualong One) units planned for the plant. The construction of two 1200 MWe Hualong One reactors as Phase I …
In a landmark achievement for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PMmarking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities. The criticality was achieved in …
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Reaching this milestone reflects more than two decades of sustained regulatory oversight and technical rigor under the NRC’s license renewal program. Pacific Gas & …
Public support for nuclear energy surges in Scotland New polling from YouGov shows strong and growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with a clear majority of the public now backing its role in the country’s energy mix. The data reveals that nuclear is now the most popular form of energy generation in Scotland. When asked …
Power generation timeline likely to slip Fuel loading at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been delayed again due to a lack of clearance from the regulatory authority, missing the previously scheduled April 7 timeline set by the Ministry of Science and Technology. “Although we were preparing to launch fuel loading at Unit-1 …
If executed, it could significantly enhance power availability, support industrial growth, and contribute to environmental commitments at both state and national levels. UP Nuclear Power Plant: In a significant move aimed at strengthening long-term energy security, NTPC Limited is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative comes …