Czech Republic Seeks to Extend Dukovany Reactor Life by 20 Years

The Czech Republic is seeking to extend the operating life of the Dukovany nuclear power station into the mid-2060s after safety analysis indicated the plant can run longer than originally planned. Dukovany’s four reactors could run for a total of 80 years, according to Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek, meaning they could operate until around 2065 …

NTPC in Pact With France’s EDF for India Nuclear Power Projects

India’s NTPC Ltd. has signed a non-binding agreement with French state-owned utility Electricite de France SA to jointly develop nuclear power projects in the South Asian country, in an effort to expand its clean energy portfolio through global partnerships. The companies will explore various cooperation opportunities including technology transfer and economic frameworks for large scale deployment, the New Delhi-based …

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu attains First Criticality

In a landmark achievement for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PMmarking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities.   The criticality was achieved in …

NRC Issues 100th Renewed License with Diablo Canyon Approvals

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Reaching this milestone reflects more than two decades of sustained regulatory oversight and technical rigor under the NRC’s license renewal program. Pacific Gas & …

Nuclear is now Scotland’s most popular energy source, YouGov finds

Public support for nuclear energy surges in Scotland New polling from YouGov shows strong and growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with a clear majority of the public now backing its role in the country’s energy mix. The data reveals that nuclear is now the most popular form of energy generation in Scotland. When asked …

Rooppur nuclear plant delayed as fuel loading awaits clearance

Power generation timeline likely to slip Fuel loading at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been delayed again due to a lack of clearance from the regulatory authority, missing the previously scheduled April 7 timeline set by the Ministry of Science and Technology. “Although we were preparing to launch fuel loading at Unit-1 …

NTPC Explores Nuclear Power Plant in UP; Feasibility Study Underway in Three Districts

If executed, it could significantly enhance power availability, support industrial growth, and contribute to environmental commitments at both state and national levels. UP Nuclear Power Plant: In a significant move aimed at strengthening long-term energy security, NTPC Limited is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative comes …

Nine Mile Point 1, America’s oldest nuclear reactor, seeks to run 20 more years in Oswego County

Syracuse, N.Y. – The owner of Nine Mile Point Unit 1, the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the United States, applied Thursday to continue running for another 20 years. The Oswego County plant began producing electricity in 1969. Nine Mile 1, with a capacity of 630 megawatts, is one of four operating nuclear reactors in New …

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Approves Excavation for Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) 1 & 2 in Rajasthan

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) issued approval for start of activities towards excavation, for construction of Units 1 & 2 of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Nuclear Power Project (MBRAPP) which is standard 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) design. The project is situated at Mahi Banswara, located in Banswara district, Rajasthan and …