Govt sets target to increase nuclear power generation capacity by over 3 times in 10 years

MoS Jitendra Singh tells Parliament existing nuclear power capacity of 6,780 MW is proposed to be increased to 22,480 MW by 2031 on completion of projects. New Delhi: India, which currently produces less than 2 per cent of its electricity from nuclear power plants, is aiming to increase its nuclear power generation capacity by over …

Brouillette says administration plans to give a boost to uranium producers

Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said Tuesday that the Trump administration plans to give a boost to the uranium industry, which it has repeatedly tried to help. Brouillette responded “yes” to a question from Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) about whether the administration is “prepared to provide immediate relief for the uranium producers.” “[The Department of] Commerce, along with the U.S. Department …

Exclusive: Westinghouse set to sign pact with Indian firm for nuclear reactors during Trump visit

U.S. energy firm Westinghouse is expected to sign a new agreement with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India for the supply of six nuclear reactors during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit next week, officials said, aiming to kickstart a long-running project. The agreement will lay out timelines and the lead local constructor for the reactors …

International Community Meets to Reaffirm Common Commitment for Strengthening Nuclear Security

Over 57 ministers and more than 2000 experts from over 130 countries and 35 international organizations are meeting at IAEA headquarters this week to reaffirm their common commitment for strengthening nuclear security globally. At the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Sustaining and Strengthening Efforts (ICONS 2020), taking place from 10 to 14 February in Vienna, …

NEI and ABDAN Sign Memorandum as Brazil Seeks to Expand Commercial Nuclear Program

Today in Rio de Janeiro, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Brazilian Association for the Development of Nuclear Activities (ABDAN) signed a memorandum of understanding during bilateral talks between the U.S. and Brazil. NEI and ABDAN are the premier associations representing the commercial nuclear industries in the two countries. The agreement focuses on areas of cooperation …

Hungary Vows To Be Carbon-Free By 2050, Remains Committed To Nuclear Power

The government of Hungary said it will need about $165.4 billion to convert its entire economy to carbon-free status by the year 2050, in order to meet the European Union’s mandate of “climate neutrality.” Hungary’s Innovation and Technology Minister Laszlo Palkovics said 90% of Hungary’s electricity production should be carbon-free by 2030. Palkovics added that …

Indian Envoy To Russia Says Countries Could Build Nuclear Power Plants In Africa & Middle East

Russia and India may team up to construct nuclear power plants in Africa and the Middle East, according to India’s ambassador to Russia, building on their current experiences in Bangladesh. “There are also good prospects for cooperation of Russia and India in nuclear energy in third countries,” Ambassador Venkatesh Varma told RIA Novosti on Wednesday. “We are …