Regulators will host a workshop this week to consider using “advanced” nuclear technologies. After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy bill approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, state regulators in the coming months will study the feasibility of adding more nuclear power. The Florida Public Service Commission has scheduled a Sept. …
At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins, joined by U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah, observed a significant milestone in civil nuclear cooperation …
ČEZ and the Czech government reach an agreement to move forward on the strategic Modular Reactors (SMRs) project, guaranteeing national energy security. The Czech Republic is moving ahead with the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) with an agreement between ČEZ and the government. The agreement strengthens national security by framing the selection of suppliers …
U.S. nuclear firm Westinghouse said on Thursday China has given it approval to supply four nuclear reactors for two separate Chinese power projects. The company said China’s State Council has greenlit building two AP1000 reactors for the Bailong nuclear power project, owned by the country’s State Power Investment Corp, in the Guangxi province. The other …
Indian Railways is actively exploring the use of nuclear power through captive units as part of its strategy to increase reliance on non-fossil fuel and renewable energy sources. As the world’s fourth-largest railway network, Indian Railways has set its sights on becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. To achieve this, the railways is committed …
The Czech Republic’s competition authority says Westinghouse and EDF have asked for a review of the tender process for new nuclear units in the country. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) was selected last month as the preferred bidder. The competition office, UOHS, has not yet given details of the grounds for the two companies’ objections, …
India aims to build 40-50 Bharat Small Modular Reactors in eight years with a focus on standardisation, safety, and modularity The Department of Atomic Energy, in collaboration with Tata Consulting Engineers, is working to develop the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR) by redesigning the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). The initiative aims for a high …
Russia’s draft master plan for the placement of power generation facilities by 2042 envisions the construction of eleven new nuclear power plants, both large and small, in addition to those currently existing and under construction. This draft plan was presented for public discussion on Tuesday, News.Az reports citing Russian media. According to the attached documents, …
China’s State Council has approved five nuclear power projects – Xuwei Phase I, Lufeng Phase I, Zhaoyuan Phase I, San’ao Phase II and Bailong Phase I – with a total of 11 reactors. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said Phase I of its Xuwei plant in Jiangsu project will be “the world’s first to couple …
US microreactor technology company NANO Nuclear Energy Inc has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) that could lead to the deployment of small modular reactors and microreactors in the African nation. NANO Nuclear said the MoU establishes a framework under which it will work alongside the RAEB to facilitate …
