Constellation Launches as Largest U.S. Clean Energy Company After Completing Separation From Exelon

Company aims to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free future amid growing demand for climate solutions Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today announced the completion of its separation from Exelon Corp. (Nasdaq: EXC) and its launch as a standalone, publicly traded company and the nation’s largest carbon-free energy producer and leading supplier of clean energy solutions to …

TVA Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Key Points – TVA’s power sales were relatively flat for the quarter, primarily driven by economic growth offset by milder than normal weather. TVA’s diversified power system – 59% of which came from nuclear, hydroelectric and renewables in the first quarter – helped maintain low rates even with higher fuel costs. TVA’s customers continue to …

Argentina ready to resume discussion of NPP construction project with Russia — President

Alberto Fernandez said that many infrastructure projects, including hydropower plants and nuclear power plants, were waiting for this agreement because they required foreign financing BUENOS AIRES, January 28. /TASS/. The Argentinian leadership is ready to resume negotiations on the possibility of building a nuclear power plant (NPP) with the participation of Russia, after the South …

Nuclear Industry Census Reveals Positive Signs of Growth Alongside Workforce Challenges

The UK’s Nuclear energy industry is on course for recovery with employers forecasting the workforce will exceed pre-pandemic levels by five percent next year, reports the ECITB.  But with the buoyant nuclear supply chain facing a raft of opportunities for growth, from decommissioning to new build, the sector must recruit to replace an ageing workforce …

NB Power seeks unprecedented 25-year licence for Point Lepreau nuclear power station

The licence for Atlantic Canada’s only nuclear power generating station expires in June, and the New Brunswick Crown corporation that operates the aging CANDU-6 reactor is seeking to renew it for an unprecedented 25-year term. The licence for Atlantic Canada’s only nuclear power generating station expires in June, and the New Brunswick Crown corporation that …

Powering Ontario Forward: Bruce Power’s Annual Review and Energy Report highlight a strong year and bright future

Bruce Power has released its 2021 Annual Review and Energy Report,  as Ontario continues to be world leading in the fight against climate change and innovation leading to job creation, economic recovery and new treatments for cancer. The reports showcase the impact the thousands of people who proudly worked and supported Bruce Power throughout 2021 Powering Ontario …

Belgian regulator provisionally approves life extension for two reactors

Belgium’s Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) has provisionally approved life extension for Tihange 3 and Doel 4 if this is necessary to ensure energy security. In December, the government had confirmed that Belgium’s nuclear plants should be closed by 2025 provided it did not lead to energy supply shortages. Belgium’s seven-party coalition has been discussing …

Rosatom in talks with ‘several’ Middle East countries about starting nuclear power plants

HIGHLIGHTS Rusatom ready for Saudi Arabia tenders Egypt’s first nuclear plant should start in 2028 Turkey’s Akkuyu project will meet 10% of power needs   Russia’s state nuclear energy producer Rosatom is in talks with “several” countries in the Middle East and North Africa to explore development of nuclear power, including nuclear research reactors, the …

Unit 2 of UAE’s nuclear plant to start operations within months

The second unit of the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant is set to begin commercial operations in coming months, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation’s (ENEC) CEO said on Wednesday. The third unit of the plant’s planned four reactors will start operations in late 2022, Mohammed al-Hammadi told a sustainable fiance conference in Abu …