Private players wait for investment policy in nuclear sector

Government has decided to open nuclear sector to private players but their willingness to make capital investments would depend on economic attractiveness of sector Private players are looking to play an important role in the nuclear power sector and are waiting for finer details of public public-private participation (PPP) arrangement that is under discussion in …

Excitement Building as Westinghouse CEO Visits Site of Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Westinghouse President and CEO Patrick Fragman visited Poland last week and the site of the country’s first nuclear power plant to see the progress of preliminary work along the Baltic Sea. He also met with Polish President Andrzej Duda, U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski and many other leaders on the heels of the government’s new commitment …

Philippines Seeks to Have Nuclear Plants in Operation by 2032

The Philippines aims to have its first nuclear power plant by 2032, joining Asian counterparts in turning to the emissions-free power source for its booming electricity needs. The government will prioritize legislation focused on nuclear safety, and ensure that legal and regulatory frameworks are in place to safeguard public health, environmental protection and national security, …

CGN pursues green vision through tech innovation

China General Nuclear Power Group is a world-leading clean energy supplier and service provider. In the three decades since its founding, CGN has produced over 2,900 TWh of clean energy power, making a significant contribution to China’s progress toward carbon neutrality. In the nuclear power sector, CGN showcases robust capabilities. Currently, CGN operates 28 nuclear …

Google Could Use Small Nuclear Reactors to Power Data Centers

Google’s top executive confirmed the company is working on large-scale data centers that would use more than 1 GW of power. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, in a speech last week at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh said small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could possibly be used to generate the needed electricity. Pichai …

Containment vessel heads in place at two CAP1000 units

The uppermost sections of the steel containment vessels of two nuclear power reactors under construction in China – Sanmen unit 3 in Zhejiang province and Haiyang unit 3 in Shandong province – have been installed, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. The steel containment shell is an important part of the nuclear island reactor building and …

Could the Nation’s Nuclear Power Plant Sites Support New Reactor Builds?

We’ve all heard the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050—but figuring out how to reach that goal is a complicated task. Electricity demand is projected to rise over the next decade as more data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial processes search for clean, firm power sources. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates we’ll need about …

Westinghouse and Hyundai Team for AP1000® Opportunities in Sweden and Finland

Westinghouse Electric Company and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Company have signed a teaming agreement to pursue AP1000® technology opportunities in Sweden and Finland. Under this teaming agreement, Westinghouse will provide the design and development of its industry-leading, globally deployed AP1000 technology, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction will provide its globally recognized industrial engineering and construction …

Progress outlined for countries boosting nuclear capacity

Actions being taken by various countries to meet the target of tripling global nuclear power generating capacity by 2050 were discussed by panellists during a session at World Nuclear Symposium 2024. Cooperation will be key to meeting the target, they agreed. Last December, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai saw the 198 signatory …