Darlington refurbishment project passes midway point In 2016, after years of detailed planning and preparation, OPG’s team of project partners, industry experts, energy professionals, and skilled tradespeople successfully shut down the first of four Darlington reactors scheduled for refurbishment over the subsequent 10 years. Today, the Darlington refurbishment project continues to track for completion by …
The conflict in Ukraine shines a light on both the pivotal role of geopolitics in uranium supply and the importance of geopolitical stability. Conflict in Eastern Europe has had a significant impact on uranium prices, putting up to 16.5 percent of global supply at risk. This is not the first time geopolitical tensions have impacted the uranium market, …
Wylfa on Anglesey could get three new nuclear reactors as the Prime Minister is said to be ‘enthusiastic’ about accelerating plans in order to reach the UK’s future net-zero targets and close an energy black hole. US nuclear company Westinghouse has put together a consortium with construction group Bechtel to revive plans for two nuclear …
Belgium on Friday delayed by a decade a plan to scrap nuclear energy in 2025, spooked by the huge rise in energy prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The federal government has decided to take the necessary steps to extend the life of two nuclear reactors by ten years,” Prime Minister Alexander De …
The Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Yau Idris, said that agreements had been signed with a number of other countries’ regulators as plans proceed for a proposed four unit plant. Speaking at the Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja earlier this month, Idris said that Nigeria had had a small nuclear …
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in introducing legislation to ban imports of Russian uranium. “The time is now to permanently remove all Russian energy from the American marketplace,” said Senator Barrasso. …
The Czech Republic launched a tender on Thursday to build a new reactor at the Dukovany nuclear plant as the country aims to increase nuclear power generation. Three companies — U.S. Westinghouse, France’s EDF and Korea’s KHNP — have passed a Czech government security appraisal and are expected to bid for the lucrative project. The …
Belgium may extend the life of its nuclear sector, deferring an exit planned for 2025 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine forced a rethink by the governing coalition. Energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten presented a note to core cabinet members on Wednesday, which broadcaster RTBF said referred to a bill to be approved by …
At least 15 GW of nuclear is essential by 2035 to strengthening energy security says Nuclear APPG As Britain looks for ways to strengthen its energy security and wean itself off imported gas the Nuclear APPG has outlined five steps for government to kickstart the UK’s nuclear revival. The Prime Minister, this week, outlined his …
A radiation warning sign at Peach Bottom Atomatic Power Station in Detla, Pa. Energy nominee pledges to speed up uranium aid Senators show bipartisan support for nuclear plants A top Energy Department nuclear official pledged Thursday to accelerate aid for current and future U.S. nuclear reactors with global uranium and enriched fuel supplies under threat, …
