The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium without enacting international safeguards intended to prevent nuclear weapons development, according to sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by CNN. The draft nuclear accord that outlines US support for Riyadh’s civilian nuclear program is awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature despite …
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted for review Constellation’s application to extend the operating license of the R.E. Ginna nuclear power plant in Ontario, New York, by 20 years, from 60 to 80 years total. What: NRC staff determined the application has sufficient technical and environmental information to begin a full safety and environmental review, …
World-leading expertise of three organisations come together to deliver geotechnical works for Sizewell C Geotechnical sub-alliance thought to be the first of its kind in the UK – bringing combined expertise into one integrated team Organisations have supported some of the world’s most significant infrastructure projects Three world-leading organisations have joined forces to deliver the …
Spain’s nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country’s largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government’s planned 2028 shutdown. The Almaraz plant, which contributes around seven percent of Spain’s electricity production, is slated to close as part of the leftist government’s plan to shut all nuclear reactors by …
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy file applications seeking regulatory approval of their proposed combination Customers in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina would receive $2.25 billion in shareholder-funded bill credits, and the companies have committed that merger-related costs will not be passed on to customers The combination brings together Dominion Energy’s local leadership, experienced workforce …
Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI), a joint venture between the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) and NTPC Ltd, is preparing to invite engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) bids worth over ₹28,000 crore for the nuclear island package of the Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project in Rajasthan. The package covers the construction of four indigenous 700 MW …
India is currently operating 24 nuclear power reactors across seven sites with a total installed capacity of 8.78 Gigawatt. Ten more reactor units with a combined capacity of eight thousand Megawatt are under construction. These reactors are Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, Boiling Water Reactors and Light Water Reactors. The country is mainly using natural uranium …
The reactor pressure vessel has been installed at unit 1 of the Lufeng nuclear power plant in China’s Guangdong province, China General Nuclear announced. The vessel is the high strength steel cylinder that will house the reactor core and all associated components, including the reactor vessel internals which support and stabilise the core within the …
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today announced our Cigar Lake mine in northern Saskatchewan has resumed production activities following a temporary suspension due to challenges at Orano’s McClean Lake mill, where Cigar Lake ore is processed. The McClean Lake mill has now resumed operations, Cigar Lake has begun shipping stockpiled ore to the mill, and has …
Governor Sherrill today signed the Power NJ Act launching the state’s procurement process for new nuclear energy that will help New Jersey meet its growing energy needs. The bill will establish a transparent, competitive process by the NJBPU and NJEDA to evaluate proposals and ensure any project is the best investment for New Jersey ratepayers. The bill passed both houses of the Legislature unanimously with strong bipartisan support. A …
