Kazakhstan should consider at least three sites where it can build NPPs – Energy Minister

The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almassadam Satkaliyev, believes it is necessary to prepare at least three sites for the construction of new nuclear power plants (NPPs) in the country in order to ensure a reliable and expandable energy supply in the future, Kazinform News Agency reports. “The discussion is not yet …

Serbia moves to create a nuclear power industry

The announcement was made on Wednesday. From left: physics professor Koviljka Stankovic; Prime Minister Milos Vucevic; and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic (Serbian Government/Slobodan Miljevic) Five Serbian ministries and 20 companies and universities have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin work on a civil nuclear power programme. Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said at a press conference …

Mali seeks for nuclear energy infrastructure, personnel development

Nuclear energy is becoming a key element of the energy strategy for Africa, where cooperation between regional and global nuclear organisations is strengthening noticeably. The evidence of this growing cooperation is active participation of nuclear energy corporations’ representatives and various African delegations in important business events. A meeting took place between the President of the …

Louisa County could be home to first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor

Dominion Energy is taking a first definitive step to bring a new kind of nuclear technology to Virginia, and says if it comes, it will come next to its workhorse North Anna nuclear power station in Louisa County. The utility is asking the roughly half dozen firms that are developing small modular reactors — power …

Taiwan legislators consider extending life of nuclear power plants

Legislators discussed amendments that would make it easier to extend the life of nuclear plants on Wednesday (July 10), amid opposition from the ruling party and environmental activists. A meeting to discuss the amendments was held in the legislature on Wednesday morning, where five draft proposals were put forward by Kuomintang (KMT) legislators. Proponents of …

Newly Signed Bill Will Boost Nuclear Reactor Deployment in the United States

Plant Vogtle, located in Waynesobor, GA, is the largest generator of clean power in the United States. President Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act into law chalking up a BIG win for our nuclear power industry. Included in the bill is bipartisan legislation known as the ADVANCE Act that will help us build new reactors at a …

Russia Suggests India Nuclear Plan

Russia’s state-run nuclear energy agency said it is looking at potentially building six new high-power nuclear power units and low-power nuclear power plants in India, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The announcement comes as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his first visit to Russia in five years. The Context Modi is holding talks with …