The conflict threatens to drive energy costs even higher, forcing nations to grapple with their deep dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Russian president Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine spooked energy markets this week, amid fears that the escalating conflict and ensuing sanctions could disrupt global fossil-fuel supplies. Russia is one of the …
The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment will provide crucial operational data for fast-spectrum salt reactors and unlock this uniquely flexible advanced reactor technology for use in a net-zero future TerraPower and Southern Company recently finalized a subrecipient agreement to design, construct and operate the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) – the world’s first critical fast-spectrum salt …
Unit 3 of the Karachi nuclear power plant in Pakistan achieved criticality for the first time at midnight on Feb 21, meaning it is now able to operate with power and laying a solid foundation for future connection to the grid and power generation. Karachi unit 3 is a Hualong One overseas demonstration project and the fourth Hualong …
More than 230 “experts and concerned citizens” signed a letter written by advocacy group Protect Nuclear Now begging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) not to close the state’s Palisades nuclear plant, according to a statement the group released Wednesday. Palisades is one of three nuclear plants in Michigan and provides enough carbon-free electricity to power 800,000 homes, according to the state’s energy …
AEM-technologies, JSC, Branch in Volgodonsk (is a part of Machine-building division of Rosatom – Atomenergomash) completed the installation of a set of steam generators for the second power unit of Kursk NPP-2. Tube bundle installation is a key stage during the manufacturing process of steam generators. Within 21 days, specialists using the lathe, give a …
Unit 6 of the Fuqing nuclear power plant in China’s Fujian province has reached 100% full power operation for the first time. Meanwhile, the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) has completed a comprehensive pre-operational inspection at unit 6 of the Hongyanhe plant in Liaoning province. Fuqing 6 – the second of two demonstration Hualong One …
New York passed a law in 2019 requiring the state to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2040. But over the last two years, the exact opposite has happened: CO2 from power plants has climbed nearly 15 percent, according to EPA data. New York’s experience is hardly unique. In neighboring New England, where …
We profile five upcoming nuclear projects from around the world, as nations increasingly turn to the technology to meet decarbonisation targets. Nuclear power is increasing the world over, with International Energy Agency (IEA) figures showing global energy generation from nuclear sites grew 3.5% in 2021 compared with 2020 levels, recovering from a drop of almost …
Matsue, Shimane Pref., Feb. 15 (Jiji Press)–Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada on Tuesday indicated his consent to the restart of an idled nuclear reactor in the capital of Shimane Prefecture, western Japan. Attention has now shifted to whether the Shimane prefectural assembly and the Shimane governor will approve the restart of the No. 2 reactor at …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s 7th Nuclear Power Plant, commonly known as K-3, is in the final stages of commissioning and after operational and safety tests, the plant is likely to start commercial operation by next month, Pakistan Today has learnt. Official sources say that with the commissioning of K-3 and decommissioning of K-1, the total installed capacity …
