Mitsubishi Heavy Moving Closer to Building New Reactor in Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is almost finished designing its next-generation nuclear reactor, paving the way for construction to begin as Japan shifts its energy focus to develop more atomic power. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is almost finished designing its next-generation nuclear reactor, paving the way for construction to begin as Japan shifts its energy focus …

U.S. Army Seeks Microreactor Nuclear Power Plant Solutions for Military Bases

The Army intends to deploy the prototype microreactor nuclear power plant at an installation in the continental U.S. by 2030. If successful, the technology could be used at bases around the globe. The U.S. Army is looking to leverage the recent advancements in nuclear technology to shore up the energy resilience of its bases. As …

At the construction site of Xudapu NPP power unit No. 4 (China), the dome has been lifted and installed on the VVER-1200 reactor building

This single-stage operation was performed for the second time in the history of the Russian nuclear power industry. On June 18, 2024, the dome was successfully lifted and installed at a single stage on the reactor building of Xudapu NPP power unit No. 4 (China) constructed with involvement of the Rosatom Engineering Division. This single-stage …

French president confirms project to build eight new nuclear reactors

French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Wednesday a project to build eight new nuclear reactors in France which he said were “essential” to the country’s energy transition. Macron made the comment during a speech addressing his decision to call a snap parliamentary election after the far-right pummeled his party in Sunday’s European Parliament election. Source: …

Microsoft’s Gates breaks ground on novel nuclear power plant in Wyoming

Nearly three years after TerraPower announced it would build its inaugural Natrium nuclear plant in Wyoming, the company’s founder — Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates — was on hand to celebrate the first major construction milestone for the project. Approximately 300 local and state officials, as well as business partners attended the groundbreaking ceremony. “This reactor …

UK’s Conservatives promise nuclear power expansion in election manifesto

Britain’s governing Conservatives promised to scale up nuclear power to bolster the country’s energy security, including through two new fleets of small modular reactors and a gigawatt power plant in North Wales, if they win the upcoming election. In a manifesto, outlining its policy plans ahead of the July 4 election, the Conservative Party said …

The first block of a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan is planned to be launched in 2029

The launch of the first block of a small nuclear power plant (SNPP) in Uzbekistan is planned for the end of 2029, according to the press service of Rosatom. Representatives of Rosatom noted that the introduction of SNPP blocks will occur gradually and modularly. According to information from the Russian company, the completion of all …

Burkina Faso signs fresh nuclear-focused MoUs with Russia

Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering education and training, infrastructure development and public opinion have been signed in the next stage of Burkina Faso and Russia’s cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear technology. The MoUs were signed by Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev and Burkina Faso’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Quarries, Yacouba Zabre Guba, on …