Governor Hochul Announces Significant Steps in Development of at Least 1 GW of Nuclear Energy in Upstate New York

NYPA Issues RFQ for Advanced Nuclear Developers and RFA for Statewide Nuclear Workforce Training $40 Million Workforce Initiative Advances NextGen Nuclear New York Program, Will Expand Training and Job Pathways in the Nuclear Energy Sector Governor Hochul today announced the release of two solicitations that will advance the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) initiative to …

Kazakhstan, Japan strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

Almassadam Satkaliyev, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan, met on Monday with Masanori Koguchi, President of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), and representatives of Marubeni Corporation, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to the press service of the Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Japanese cooperation in the …

Containment dome installed at Lianjiang 1

The outer dome of the double-layered containment building of unit 1 at the Lianjiang nuclear power plant in China’s Guangdong province has been installed, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. The steel dome module is an important component of the shielded building, situated on top of a steel-concrete composite structure, and supporting the passive containment cooling …

China offers to build modular nuclear reactor in Serbia

China has offered to build a modular nuclear reactor in Serbia, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Serbia will consider all available options regarding nuclear energy, Aleksandar Vučić told RTS during a visit to China, Tanjug reported. The Chinese offer for a modular nuclear reactor includes very favourable prices, short construction times, and personnel training, …

Holtec International’s SMR-300 Chosen to Power the Green River Advanced Nuclear Project in Utah

Holtec International, a world leader in nuclear energy technology, advanced manufacturing and nuclear plant decommissioning, is pleased to announce its pivotal role in the Green River Advanced Nuclear Project, a transformative initiative advancing Utah’s clean energy goals under Operation Gigawatt. This project leverages the innovative Holtec SMR-300 Small Modular Reactor technology, supporting reliable, carbon-free power …

Russia and Kazakhstan signed an intergovernmental agreement on the construction of the “Balkhash” nuclear power plant

This agreement provides the legal framework for constructing the first large-capacity nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan On 28th of May, the official visit of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to Kazakhstan took place. During the visit, an agreement was concluded between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the …

Kenyan agency responds to protests rejecting proposed nuclear power plant near Lake Victoria

About a year ago, Kenya announced plans for its first nuclear power plant to be built in Siaya County, on the shores of Lake Victoria. However, following local protests, Kenya’s state-run Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) announced plans to conduct “a robust, transparent, and multi-layered educational campaign” to address concerns. The facility would produce roughly 2,000 …

FR26 Closes in Beijing as Fast Reactor Systems Move From Innovation to Implementation

Experts gathered in Beijing for the IAEA International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles to assess progress, exchange knowledge and advance the deployment of fast reactor and fuel cycle technologies. More than 550 experts from 42 countries gathered in Beijing for the IAEA International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles (FR26), …

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will oversee the signing of a deal outlining parameters for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan when he ​visits the country this week, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Kazakhstan, an ​oil- and gas-rich nation of 20.5 million people, has not ⁠had any nuclear power generation capacity since 1999, …