A Chinese state-owned energy infrastructure group has proposed a decarbonization plan that would increase the country’s use of nuclear power. The China Energy Engineering Group Co. (CEEC) is studying ways to convert retiring coal-fired power facilities into nuclear power plants, according to recent research reports. CEEC has said its “Coal to Nuclear,” or C2N, strategy …
The Trump administration’s top energy official said the US should look to boost its strategic uranium reserve to buffer against Russian supplies and increase confidence in the long-term prospects of nuclear power generation. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s comments underscore the Trump administration’s plans to promote nuclear energy as the demand for power soars with …
A warning sign with the inscription “Radioactive” stands in unit 3 of the nuclear power plant. Russia, one of the largest users of nuclear energy, wants to significantly increase its capacity. Stefan Sauer/dpa Russia, one of the largest users of nuclear energy, wants to significantly increase its capacity. President Vladimir Putin has set a target …
Small modular reactors at Ontario’s Darlington nuclear power plant are on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fast-track list of “nation-building” projects, along with other projects he argued are needed to diversify trade and strengthen a Canadian economy bruised and battered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war. Small modular reactors at Ontario’s Darlington nuclear power plant …
With new gas-fired generation expected, Entergy faces challenges in meeting its 50% carbon reduction goal for 2030, CEO Drew Marsh said Entergy expects its electric sales will grow by about 13% per year for the next few years, driven by data centers coming online in its service territory, Drew Marsh, Entergy chairman and CEO, said Wednesday …
The first two units of the new Kursk NPP-2 are scheduled to start operating before 2027, which will replace decommissioned power units No. 1 and No. 2 of the current plant, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. “Innovative reactors with improved technical and economic indicators have been developed, equipped with the latest safety systems. …
Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan speaks during a press briefing in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. (Ministry of Environment) Kim says he wouldn’t want to be environment minister if it meant leading a nuclear phase-out South Korea’s Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan on Tuesday said nuclear power would remain in Korea’s energy mix while the country works to rapidly …
Doosan Škoda Power has won the public tender for new generators for the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant. These units, which convert steam energy from the turbine into electricity, rank among the largest in Europe. Their replacement will allow Temelín to continue increasing output while also strengthening regulation capabilities. ČEZ launched the procurement process for the …
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is appealing to the White House for help fast-tracking a plan to build a nuclear reactor in the state. Hochul announced in June a goal of adding at least 1 gigawatt of nuclear capacity, and she’s been in contact with President Donald Trump about accelerating the federal approval process, she said in …
The Trump administration has stepped up efforts to enlist South Korea’s nuclear industry in its ambitious plan to launch 10 new large-scale reactors by 2030, underscoring Washington’s dependence on foreign builders to revive a domestic sector weakened by decades of dormancy. According to government and industry officials, U.S. Deputy Energy Secretary James Danly met in …