Serbia to prepare by 2032 for nuclear plant construction – Russia possible partner

In its development of a nuclear program, Serbia is cooperating with French EDF and they plan to complete the second phase by 2032, said Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović. In her words, Rosatom could be a valuable partner for knowledge exchange and support in the preparation stage. Minister of Mining and Energy …

CEO Statement: Natrium Reactor Accepted into UK Regulatory Process

A model of a Natrium Reactor TerraPower President and CEO, Chris Levesque, issued a statement on the acceptance of the Natrium® reactor1 into the United Kingdom‘s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process: “We are incredibly pleased to have our application accepted into the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process. TerraPower prides itself on its technical rigor, and …

Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

National Atomic Company “Kazatomprom” JSC (“the Company” or “Kazatomprom”), address: 17/12 Syganak Street, Nura District, Astana, Z05T1X3, Republic of Kazakhstan, hereby notifies the Company shareholders of its absentee Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in accordance with Articles 35-41, 43-47, 49-52 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Joint Stock Companies” (“the JSC Law”). …

NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to Hold Oral Argument

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for …

Oregon lawmakers consider nuclear power study as energy shortages loom

Dry-cask containers with radioactive material on the pad at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The nuclear plant was decommissioned in 2019 but 62 casks of radioactive material are still at the site. Oregon’s legislature is considering a bill to study the pros and cons of developing nuclear power in the state. Proponents believe …

House committee moves proposal that could add more nuclear power to Florida’s energy resources

A Florida House committee has advanced a proposal that could ultimately add more nuclear power to the state’s energy portfolio. Under the measure (HB 1461), sponsored by Rep. Monique Miller, R-Palm Bay, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) would gain power to regulate advanced nuclear reactors (ANRs). The bill would require several state agencies to …

Croatia looks at nuclear energy to cover 30% of country’s needs by 2040

Croatia aims to cover at least 30% of its electricity needs with power from nuclear sources by 2040, energy minister Ante Susnjar said on Tuesday, after presenting to the government draft legislation on the development of nuclear energy in the country. Nuclear energy is a strategic choice: a reliable, stable and low-carbon foundation for the …

Romania to build one small reactor to test before proceeding with six-unit SMR project

Romania’s state-owned Nuclearelectrica approved the final investment decision for a 462 MW nuclear power plant using the small modular reactor (SMR) technology of United States–based NuScale. The media learned that only one of the six 77 MW units would be built first for testing, to determine whether to go ahead with the remaining five. Romania …

Adani Power taps nuclear power, forms new subsidiary amid policy shift

Adani Power has announced the formation of a new subsidiary focused on nuclear energy, marking its entry into India’s evolving atomic power landscape as the government opens the sector to private participation. In a filing to the exchanges, Adani Power said that the newly-incorporated entity, Adani Atomic Energy Limited, will generate, transmit and distribute electricity derived from …

Proposed Uranium Purchase and New Share Placing

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