At least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors targeted by 2033 as India expands next-generation nuclear capabilities. India is steadily strengthening its indigenous nuclear energy ecosystem with a focus on advanced reactor technologies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), domestic manufacturing capabilities, private-sector participation and long-term utilisation of the country’s abundant thorium resources, Minister of State for Personnel, …
The Nippon Foundation released the results of its 82nd Awareness Survey of 18-Year-Olds on 31 July, focusing this time on energy issues. The survey found that nearly 60% of respondents favored restarting nuclear power plants and replacing existing reactors. The Nippon Foundation has conducted its Awareness Survey of 18-Year-Olds regularly since 2018, covering a variety …
Read in Gila Herald: Sens. Kelly and Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply MORE American Fuel Act modernizes the federal approval process to safely expand domestic uranium enrichment while preserving environmental review and public safeguards Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Modernizing Outdated Regulations to Expand American Fuel (MORE American …
The Democratic Republic of Congo is investigating uranium contamination in cobalt exports after researchers estimated that thousands of tonnes of the radioactive metal likely left the world’s largest cobalt-producing nation over the past two decdes. The government said it would test cobalt hydroxide exported largely to China and establish a working group to assess findings …
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T), opens new tab has won Japanese government support for three projects to develop next-generation nuclear reactor technologies, including advanced light water reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs), it said on Wednesday. The projects, selected under the industry ministry’s supplementary budget programme, cover safety technologies and a standard design for advanced light water reactors, …
(Image: KHNP) AboitizPower Corporation, a leading Philippine energy company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power to explore cooperation on nuclear energy technologies and their potential deployment in the Philippines. The MoU was signed on 31 July at KHNP’s headquarters in Gyeongju, South Korea, by Choi Il-kyung, Head of Business …
Cold functional tests have been completed at unit 8 of the Tianwan nuclear power plant in China’s Jiangsu province, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced. Such tests are carried out to confirm whether components and systems important to safety are properly installed and ready to operate in a cold condition. The main purpose of cold …
Dominion Energy is taking steps to preserve the Early Site Permit issued to its North Anna site in 2007. The Louisa County site is already home to two operating reactors. Virginia Electric and Power Company (doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia) submitted its request to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on 14 July, seeking …
Nuclear is the public’s favourite energy source for keeping the lights on, chosen by 43% of people, with only 14% putting solar as their top pick 36% of people think nuclear will generate the most jobs and investment The majority support new nuclear to replace retiring power stations, with 53% of people in support while …
Unit 3 of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in China’s Hainan province has begun supplying electricity to the grid, while unit 2 of the Taipingling plant in Guangdong has entered commercial operation. Both units feature Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors. According to World Nuclear Association figures, China’s total installed nuclear generating capacity has now increased to …
