New nuclear projects see bipartisan support in Arizona

There appears to be broad, bipartisan support for new nuclear energy projects in Arizona as demand on the state’s energy grid continues to grow. Arizona elected officials from both parties and from multiple areas of government expressed interest in expanding the state’s energy portfolio to include more nuclear energy at an Arizona Corporation Commission workshop …

California Proposed Legislation Would Crack Open State’s Anti-Nuclear Moratorium

California Proposed Legislation Would Crack Open State’s Anti-Nuclear Moratorium Deployable Energy Inks R&D  Texas A&M for Microreactors Philippines, US in $4.2M Deal to Expand Civil Nuclear Cooperation U.S. Plans to Offer Saudi Arabia a 123 Agreement California Proposed Legislation Would Crack Open State’s Anti-Nuclear Moratorium Rep. Lisa Calderon Introduces Legislation to Modernize California’s Nuclear Moratorium …

Serbia plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2040

A public debate on the possibilities of using nuclear energy was opened on July 10, 2024, after five ministries in the Serbian government signed a memorandum of understanding with 20 scientific institutes and organizations in this field. Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Jedovic Handanovic said that the country is in the preparatory phase …

Nuclear Regulatory Commission panel hears worries, but mostly support for Three Mile Island restart

The commission will start accepting public comment and requests for public hearings this week. Liz Fulton grew up in Middletown, where the cooling towers of the former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant were visible from her Dauphin County school. She recalled visiting as a student and being given a tiny piece of plastic the …

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 …