Today, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, Valar Atomics’ advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today celebrated another historic milestone in America’s nuclear renaissance. DOE Reactor Pilot Program participant Valar Atomics’ advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully completed …
Japan’s power industry welcomed the government’s roadmap for the future replacement of nuclear reactors as a key step towards securing the workforce and supply chains needed to sustain the sector, but its top lobbyist on Friday called for greater policy support to encourage investment. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said …
The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved a generating certificate for the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo, marking an important procedural step in NextEra Energy’s efforts to restart the 615-megawatt nuclear power plant. The IUC order, issued around midday Thursday, June 18, grants a certificate of public convenience, use and necessity to restart the plant. …
Switzerland’s parliament has backed a government proposal that allows for the construction of new nuclear power stations. Following a positive decision by the Senate, the House of Representatives has also voted in favour of a government counter-proposal to the “Stop the Blackout” popular initiative. Voters will now decide on both the initiative and the counter-proposal …
Today, Premier Scott Moe signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Poland to advance collaboration in nuclear energy development, including nuclear workforce development, research and innovation and supply chain opportunities. “Saskatchewan is proud to partner with the government of Poland as we work together to strengthen energy security, support innovation and build the skilled workforce …
NRC Head Ho K. Nieh Companies pursuing nuclear energy projects will soon have greater certainty about what it will cost to work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission under a new final rule issued today by the agency. The rule establishes fixed caps on many NRC licensing and service fees, reduces costs for prospective applicants, and …
Armenian authorities have acknowledged working with Western contractors on the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, bypassing specialists from Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, which is involved in extending the plant’s operational life, according to TASS, citing the plant’s press service. The report states that the EU supports Armenia’s nuclear safety efforts by introducing additional measures, including stress …
Georgia Power announced today that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the subsequent license renewal for the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley. The approval authorizes continued operation of the facility for an additional 20 years by extending the operating license for Plant Hatch Unit 1 through 2054 and Unit 2 through …
The two leaders agreed to deepen defence cooperation, with greater emphasis on jointly designing, developing and producing platforms and advanced technologies. Civil nuclear energy, defence and emerging technologies dominated talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice on Sunday. The two leaders sought to expand the scope of the India-France partnership. Alongside discussions on …
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has approved the installation of the Unit 2 Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in a much quicker time through its flexible permissioning approach. The RPV is one of the most critical components in a nuclear power station, serving as the high-strength steel container that houses …
