Lee, McCormick Introduce Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act

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 …

NIA’s Response to the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly’s Inquiry Into the Role of Nuclear Power Generation in Long-term Energy Security

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 and Rolls-Royce SMR sign contract

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 …

France unveils electrification plan to cut fossil fuel dependence

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 …

FANR’s Board of Management reviews Barakah operations

 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 …

India and France conduct comprehensive review of defence and nuclear cooperation

Key takeaways Bilateral Cooperation: India and France reviewed defence, civil nuclear energy, space, digital, and AI cooperation, highlighting progress under the Special Global Strategic Partnership. Economic & Educational Goals: Discussions focused on doubling bilateral trade, enhancing Indian student mobility to France, and advancing the India-EU free trade agreement. Global & Regional Issues: Both sides exchanged …

Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs

Work to begin building a new nuclear power station that will bring 8,000 new jobs has been approved, the UK government has announced. Ministers have chosen Wylfa on Anglesey as the site after signing a £2.5bn partnership with Rolls-Royce to build it last year. The company claimed that the project will create 3,000 jobs local …

Korea clears Saeul unit 3 for safe reactor criticality after inspections

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission said it has completed all mandatory inspections that must be conducted before the first reactor criticality for Saeul Unit 3, located in Ulju-gun, Ulsan. According to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, Saeul Unit 3 has gone through pre-operational inspection procedures since it received its operating license on Dec. …

Czech Republic Seeks to Extend Dukovany Reactor Life by 20 Years

The Czech Republic is seeking to extend the operating life of the Dukovany nuclear power station into the mid-2060s after safety analysis indicated the plant can run longer than originally planned. Dukovany’s four reactors could run for a total of 80 years, according to Deputy Prime Minister Karel Havlicek, meaning they could operate until around 2065 …

Missouri Senate Advances Nuclear Energy Bill After Closely Divided Vote

A Missouri Senate bill aimed at laying the groundwork for future nuclear energy regulation advanced Wednesday, but not without sharp debate over who should pay for new power plants. Senate Bill 838, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, was given initial approval after senators narrowly approved an amendment dealing with how utilities recover …