Honeymoon Update FY26 Production

Boss Energy Limited (ASX: BOE; OTCQX: BQSSF) (Boss) advises that FY26 production guidance at its Honeymoon Operation, in South Australia, has been reduced to between 1.40M lbs and 1.45M lbs U3O8 drummed, from previous guidance of 1.6M lbs U3O8 drummed. Boss announced in March 20261 that heavy rain had impacted production for Q3 FY26 by …

Outer dome installed at Changjiang unit 4

The outer steel dome has been installed at unit 4 of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in China’s Hainan province, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced. The dome – measuring 52 metres in diameter, 12 metres in height and weighing about 415 tonnes – was hoisted into place on top of the containment building using …

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. …

EDF Will Be Paid to Run Reactors at a Loss to Keep Grid Stable

France’s power-grid operator can now require Electricite de France SA to keep nuclear plants online even when there’s more than enough supply and prices are low. The move is aimed at maintaining stable grid voltage, which has become increasingly difficult with the boom in renewables. The decision, announced by the country’s energy regulator this week, comes a …