Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant gets commissioning license for first unit’s fuel loading

BAERA clears commissioning of first unit; fuel loading ceremony expected late April Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has officially granted the commissioning license for fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). The Ministry of Science and Technology confirmed the development Thursday night in a press release, noting that …

India targets over ten-fold expansion in nuclear power capacity from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047: CEA Chairperson

New Delhi: India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047, implying an over ten-fold increase, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad said on Friday. “A report was made on how do we really achieve 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2047. …

LHM Guidance Revision – Increase FY2026 Production Range

 Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) provides an operations and guidance update for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in advance of its March 2026 Quarterly Report, which is scheduled for release on 22 April 2026. The LHM ramp-up and transition to full mining operations has progressed well during the first nine …

Commercial Operation of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station Unit 6

Today, following the issuance by the Nuclear Regulation Authority of a pre-operational confirmation certificate and a certificate of passing for the pre-operational inspection for Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station Unit 6, TEPCO recommenced commercial operation at 4:00 p.m. TEPCO has worked diligently to earn understanding from the local community, Niigata Prefecture, and society as a whole, …

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 …

Lee, McCormick Introduce Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act

Today, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment Act (NEIDA) to accelerate the deployment of next-generation nuclear energy technologies and strengthen U.S. energy leadership.   As global competitors like China and Russia rapidly build and export nuclear technologies, and as U.S. electricity demand surges due to energy-intensive industries, NEIDA establishes clear, practical pathways to move …

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 …