China’s Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase

The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China’s Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has entered the nuclear commissioning phase, laying a solid foundation for subsequent reactor criticality, grid connection and power generation, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported …

El Dabaa Nuclear Plant is Getting Two Additional Reactors

The proposed expansion would add two reactors to El Dabaa’s existing four-unit design, although no final decision or timeline has been announced. Two additional reactors are being planned for the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, expanding the country’s first nuclear energy project beyond its current four-unit design. Electricity and Renewable Energy …

Duke Energy’s resource plan builds on work already underway that supports South Carolina’s growth while delivering value to customers

Plan balances reliability, diverse resources and costs while helping communities in the Carolinas continue to build robust economies Near-term actions serve our customers’ rising energy needs while keeping customer benefits, value and future optionality central to resource planning GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, attracting new …

Department Of Atomic Energy Releases Draft SHANTI Rules For Nuclear Sector

The Centre has proposed a financial security framework for nuclear power plant operators, along with changes to licensing and approval procedures, under the draft rules of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Act, 2025. The Department of Atomic Energy released the draft rules on Friday, setting out requirements for insurance cover, financial …

EU’s uncertain stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO says

EU’s Unclear Policy on Russian Nuclear Fuel Delays Uranium Investment Impact of EU Policy Ambiguity on Uranium Investment BRUSSELS/PARIS, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Uncertainty over whether the European Union will ban Russian nuclear fuel is delaying investment in Europe’s uranium enrichment industry, Urenco’s CEO said, with the bloc still to rule on the matter despite …

Jitendra Singh presents government’s roadmap for a self-reliant, globally competitive nuclear energy ecosystem in Lok Sabha

At least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors targeted by 2033 as India expands next-generation nuclear capabilities. India is steadily strengthening its indigenous nuclear energy ecosystem with a focus on advanced reactor technologies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), domestic manufacturing capabilities, private-sector participation and long-term utilisation of the country’s abundant thorium resources, Minister of State for Personnel, …

Akkuyu 1 nears first power

Türkiye expects the reactor to begin test electricity production by the end of 2026. Power generation from unit 1 of the Akkuyu NPP under construction in in Türkiye is expected this year, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told TRT Haber TV. “Work to start the first reactor continues at full speed. We aim to complete …

DRC probes how 5,000 tonnes of uranium ‘leaked’ into cobalt exports

The Democratic Republic of Congo is investigating uranium contamination in cobalt exports after researchers estimated that thousands of tonnes of the radioactive metal likely left the world’s largest cobalt-producing nation over the past two decdes. The government said it would test cobalt hydroxide exported largely to China and establish a working group to assess findings …

Mitsubishi Heavy wins Japan’s support for next-generation nuclear reactor development

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T), opens new tab has won Japanese government support for three projects to develop next-generation nuclear reactor technologies, ​including advanced light water reactors and small modular ‌reactors (SMRs), it said on Wednesday. The projects, selected under the industry ministry’s supplementary budget programme, cover safety technologies and a standard design for ​advanced light water reactors, …