Sask. Research Council takes step in developing micro nuclear reactor

Once developed, SRC will use the reactor to research its capabilities as an energy producer for remote communities and industrial sites. The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has taken the first step in seeing the development of a micro nuclear reactor in the province. Earlier this month, the SRC signed a memorandum of understanding with Westinghouse …

IAEA Grossi at Davos: Nuclear Power, Climate Change and Ukraine

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi was joined by Ukrainian Member of Parliament Alona Shkrum, Royal United Services Institute Director-General Karin von Hippel, and Munich Security Conference Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger on the ‘States of Concern’ panel event, moderated by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Distinguished Fellow Moises Naim. Nuclear provides the opportunity for a faster transition …

Hyundai E&C, Westinghouse join hands to build nuclear power plants

Hyundai Engineering & Construction has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the nuclear power industry leader Westinghouse Electric Company to jointly build next generation nuclear power plants. This is the first time that a Korean firm has formed a partnership with the US nuclear power company. Under the agreement, Hyundai Engineering & Construction will be …

Philippines May Restart Bataan Nuclear Plant Project

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son and namesake of longtime Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was elected as president of the Philippines on May 9.  Marcos Jr., known as Bongbong, has said nuclear power will be a priority for his administration. Source: Wikipedia The winner of the Philippines’ presidential election earlier this month has made another move …

Rolls-Royce to be ‘major energy exporter’ as new reactors destined for EU ‘with UK stamp’

European countries have been scrambling to end their reliance on Russian gas since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24. Aside from exposing the EU’s dependence on Moscow’s energy exports, the war also aggravated an already crippling energy crisis as the wholesale costs of oil and gas skyrocketed. In a bid to slash electricity bills and boost energy security, European countries …

POLL: Strong local and statewide support for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Newly released polling shows strong local support for extending the operations of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, California’s largest source of carbon free energy generation. Statewide support for extending operations of the plant was also strong, according to the poll conducted by FM3 Research. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced his intent to explore options to continue operations at the Diablo Canyon …