Nuclear Energy Subcommittee Discusses Approval of Extending NPP Operation Beyond 60 Years

On March 24, the Nuclear Energy Subcommittee held its first meeting since the Cabinet approved the 7th Strategic Energy Plan on February 18. The subcommittee—part of the Japanese government’s Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy—is chaired by Professor KUROSAKI Ken of Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Radiation and Nuclear Science (KURNS). The session began …

India sets up committees to propose nuclear acts changes

Minister of State Jitendra Singh has told the Indian Parliament that the process has begun to discuss and propose amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, to encourage private sector participation in nuclear projects. India has plans for a rapid expansion of its nuclear energy capacity – from …

India’s NTPC seeks global partners to build 15 GW nuclear reactors

NTPC, India’s top power producer, is seeking global partners to build large nuclear reactors with about 15 gigawatts (GW) combined capacity, according to a tender, the first major one since the country moved to open up its much-guarded sector. The state-run company, which mainly runs coal-fired plants, is looking for partners to help set up …

Framatome secures long-term fuel supply contract with Gösgen in Switzerland

Framatome has been selected by Swiss operator Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG (KKG) for the long-term supply of HTP fuel assemblies and related services to its Gösgen nuclear power plant. The contract covers reload deliveries and related in-core fuel management services from 2026.  “KKG is a longstanding customer, and Framatome has supplied fuel to the Gösgen plant for decades,” …

Bruce Power signs 10-year alliance agreement with Trillium Flow Technologies for valve supply and related service work

In line with Bruce Power’s Supplier Alliance and Excellence Plan, which focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to achieve supply chain excellence, the company is pleased to announce a 10-year, $70-million alliance agreement with Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium). Trillium, a world leader in mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services in power generation industry, …

The USG Authorizes Holtec International Under 10CFR810 to Provide SMR-300 Walk-Away-Safe Nuclear Plants to India with the Concurrence of the Nation’s Government

We are pleased to report that the US Department of Energy has granted a specific authorization under 10CFR810.9 to Holtec International, with the Indian Government’s (GOI) concurrence, to sell the Company’s flagship small modular reactor SMR-300™ for deployment in the Republic of India. The authorization names three Indian companies – Larsen & Tubro (Mumbai), Tata …

Brazil’s Angra 3 nuclear power project still viable without Eletrobras’ backing, exec says

Brazil’s state-run nuclear company Eletronuclear would be able to complete its Angra 3 plant even after energy giant Eletrobras (ELET6.SA), opens new tab sells its minority stake in the firm, Eletronuclear CEO Raul Lycurgo told Reuters on Friday. The remarks come as formerly state-run Eletrobras moves to sell the 35% common-share stake it maintained in Eletronuclear after transferring control …

Uranium market freezes as tariff threats rattle buyers

Few sectors are as at-risk as US nuclear power, which relies on Canada for 27% of its uranium.Photographer: Sameer Al-Doumy/AFP/Getty Images The North American uranium market is grinding to a halt as US nuclear-power companies spooked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats slow purchases and delay new contracts. US utility purchases of the nuclear fuel dropped …