India’s NTPC seeks global partners to build 15 GW nuclear reactors

NTPC, India’s top power producer, is seeking global partners to build large nuclear reactors with about 15 gigawatts (GW) combined capacity, according to a tender, the first major one since the country moved to open up its much-guarded sector. The state-run company, which mainly runs coal-fired plants, is looking for partners to help set up …

Bruce Power signs 10-year alliance agreement with Trillium Flow Technologies for valve supply and related service work

In line with Bruce Power’s Supplier Alliance and Excellence Plan, which focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to achieve supply chain excellence, the company is pleased to announce a 10-year, $70-million alliance agreement with Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium). Trillium, a world leader in mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services in power generation industry, …

The USG Authorizes Holtec International Under 10CFR810 to Provide SMR-300 Walk-Away-Safe Nuclear Plants to India with the Concurrence of the Nation’s Government

We are pleased to report that the US Department of Energy has granted a specific authorization under 10CFR810.9 to Holtec International, with the Indian Government’s (GOI) concurrence, to sell the Company’s flagship small modular reactor SMR-300™ for deployment in the Republic of India. The authorization names three Indian companies – Larsen & Tubro (Mumbai), Tata …

Brazil’s Angra 3 nuclear power project still viable without Eletrobras’ backing, exec says

Brazil’s state-run nuclear company Eletronuclear would be able to complete its Angra 3 plant even after energy giant Eletrobras (ELET6.SA), opens new tab sells its minority stake in the firm, Eletronuclear CEO Raul Lycurgo told Reuters on Friday. The remarks come as formerly state-run Eletrobras moves to sell the 35% common-share stake it maintained in Eletronuclear after transferring control …

Coalition promises to set up nuclear regulatory agency in first term of government as part of long-term energy strategy

The Coalition has pledged to establish a nuclear regulatory agency within the first term of government, with the first nuclear reactors expected to come online in 2035. The Coalition has pledged to establish a nuclear regulatory agency within the first term of government, with the first nuclear reactors expected to come online in 2035. Opposition …

IEA Chief Calls for Japan to Restart Dormant Nuclear Plants

Japan should accelerate its efforts to revive some of the country’s dormant nuclear power plants to meet growing demand for electricity, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. “The restart of nuclear power plants is critical,” Fatih Birol, executive director of the Paris-based intergovernmental organization, said at an event in Tokyo on Thursday. …

Electricity restart for Germany with nuclear energy

Electricity restart for Germany with nuclear energy: Safe. Affordable. Always available. Now! Germany has voted – and is now facing another decisive election. It is time to make the right decision now for a stable and sustainable energy policy. Because deindustrialization, excessively high electricity prices, dependence on electricity imports and the uncertain supply situation must …