Reactor Startup of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station Unit 6

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Today, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. received approval from the Nuclear Regulation Authority for the test use of the reactor in preparation to confirm the integrity verifications of systems including the pre-operational operator inspection to be conducted after reactor startup. Preparations for the reactor startup have been underway …

Federal and provincial governments investing in Saskatchewan’s nuclear energy future

The University of Regina Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing, and Testing centre will advance the nuclear energy sector and strengthen Canada as a global energy leader As Canada’s energy needs evolve, communities across the country are seeking innovative solutions that deliver clean, affordable power. In Saskatchewan, small modular reactors can deliver reliable, low-emission power to …

ENEC, Saskatchewan Research Council and GIEMS Sign MoU to Advance Nuclear Research and Capacity Building

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society (GIEMS), Canada, on the margins of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to advance cooperation across nuclear research, development and capacity building. The MoU …

Germany’s shut down of nuclear plants a ‘huge mistake’, says Merz

Germany’s decision to shut down all its nuclear power plants was a “huge mistake” and has come at a high cost to the economy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said yesterday, speaking to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Dessau. His comments reignited debate over the country’s long-term energy strategy and power generation capacity. “It …

Leningrad 4 given five-year life extension licence

Russian nuclear regulator Rostekhnadzor has approved a five-year life extension for Leningrad nuclear power plant’s unit 4 – which will take the RBMK-1000 reactor to 50 years of operation. The licence approval followed what it called a comprehensive analysis and inspection of equipment and documentation “to ensure compliance with modern safety and reliability requirements” and “the …

Namibia and Russia look to fast-track their ‘peaceful use of nuclear energy’ deal

To further its nuclear partnership with one of Africa’s most influential nuclear stakeholders, Russia, Namibia recently discussed advancing the timeline for an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Russia and Namibia are negotiating an agreement to cooperate on peaceful nuclear energy development. A Namibian delegation recently met with Rosatom representatives in Moscow …

5 takeaways from Xcel CEO Bob Frenzel’s talk at the Minneapolis Fed

Xcel Energy Chairman, President and CEO Bob Frenzel talks with Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on Jan. 9, 2026. Nuclear energy is the “preferred source of energy for data centers,” Frenzel said. Permission granted by Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Supply chains are “actually degrading” while competition for engineering, construction and procurement services from hyperscalers is …

CNNC’s Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 2 begins operation

On January 1, following a successful 168-hour full-power continuous operation test, Unit 2 of CNNC’s Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Project officially began commercial operation. This milestone marks the full completion and commissioning of the project’s first phase, contributing to the optimization of China’s energy mix and the achievement of its carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. …

Tianwan Nuclear Power Unit 7 completes hot functional test

On December 30, Unit 7 of CNNC’s Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant successfully completed hot functional test, marking a key milestone and laying a solid foundation for subsequent nuclear fuel loading and grid connection. Hot functional test is conducted prior to fuel loading to comprehensively verify the reliability of the nuclear and conventional island systems under …