Uzbekistan aims to significantly reduce its reliance on traditional electricity sources The initial phase of constructing Uzbekistan’s first small nuclear reactors will require an investment of approximately $1 bn. This significant financial commitment was revealed by Sukhrob Abdurakhmanov, the deputy chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during the «Innoprom. Central Asia» exhibition held recently …
Kazakh Ambassador to Slovenia Altay Abibullayev met with Danijel Levičar, Slovenia’s State Secretary for the National Nuclear Program, to discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the energy and nuclear sectors, Qazinform News Agency learned from the Foreign Ministry’s press service. Ambassador Abibullayev highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a key energy partner for Europe, noting that the …
As the grid strains under the weight of electrification and AI data centers, tech companies and utilities have been evaluating whether nuclear power can help with the burden. After the two most recent reactors built in the U.S. went over budget and past schedule, they aren’t keen to repeat the past. But Jake Jurewicz, co-founder and CEO …
Kazakhstan plans to build at least three nuclear power plants (NPPs) by 2050, with implementation of the first project already underway, the country’s Atomic Energy Agency has said. The nuclear energy development strategy aims to ensure energy security, support sustainable economic growth, and meet international climate commitments, while fostering high-tech industries and strengthening Kazakhstan’s position in …
BAERA clears commissioning of first unit; fuel loading ceremony expected late April Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has officially granted the commissioning license for fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The Ministry of Science and Technology confirmed the development Thursday night in a press release, noting that …
Today, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (NEIDA) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation nuclear energy technologies and strengthen U.S. energy leadership. As global competitors like China and Russia rapidly build and export nuclear technologies, and as U.S. electricity demand surges due to energy-intensive industries, NEIDA establishes clear, practical pathways to move …
The Nuclear Industry Association welcomes the opportunity to respond to the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly’s inquiry into the role of nuclear power generation in long-term energy security. BIPA jurisdictions have some of the highest industrial and domestic electricity prices in the IEA, and still rely heavily on natural gas and oil, leaving consumers vulnerable to price …
Great British Energy – Nuclear signs a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first SMRs. Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE‑N) has signed a contract with Rolls‑Royce SMR, formally commencing technology design activities that will enable the delivery of the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the Government’s clean energy …
The French PM said the measures would support reindustrialisation and job creation French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlined a national electrification plan on Friday aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and strengthening the country’s energy sovereignty. The plan centres on expanding domestic electricity use, drawing on France’s nuclear fleet and scaling up renewables. Fossil …
WAM: The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) convened recently to review key regulatory developments and discuss strategic priorities for the nuclear and radiation sector. Members of the Board were briefed on the operational status of the four units of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, including planned refuelling and maintenance …