Eniya Listiani Dewi State electricity company PT PLN has revealed that Indonesia is set to build nuclear power plants (NPP) with a total capacity of up to 7 gigawatts (GW) by 2040 as stipulated in the draft of the country’s long-term power supply roadmap (RUPTL). “This is still a draft, so the modeling is still …
On August 25, 2025, the Palisades Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan, officially transitioned from decommissioning to operations status under the oversight of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This milestone follows the agency’s July 24 approval of Holtec’s licensing package to reauthorize power operations, making Palisades the first nuclear plant in U.S. history to move from …
On August 21, Japan Atomic Power Co. (JAPC) announced an additional survey plan to confirm compliance of the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 (PWR, 1160MWe) with the new regulatory standards, as part of efforts to restart the reactor. On the same day, SAKAI Takeshi, head of the company’s Tsuruga Division, visited the Fukui Prefectural …
Fossil fuels generated a record low share of Japan’s utility-scale electricity supplies over the first half of 2025, marking an important milestone in the energy transition momentum of one of the world’s largest fossil fuel consumers. Japan is a top-10 consumer and importer of coal, natural gas and crude oil, which are used to generate …
Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities Alberta’s government is inviting Albertans, Indigenous communities and industry to join the conversation on nuclear energy in the province. Alberta is launching a public engagement to explore nuclear energy’s potential to meet the future needs of families, businesses and communities. As part of the first phase, Alberta’s government …
The Alberta government wants to know from Albertans how it should properly harness nuclear power to provide energy for families, businesses and communities. On Monday, Premier Danielle Smith, Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf and Parliamentary Secretary Chantelle de Jonge announced the province would appoint an expert panel to engage with residents and offer the …
State-owned NTPC Ltd will take its first step into nuclear energy next month with the launch of a 2,800 MW project in Banswara, Rajasthan. The plant, which will house four reactors of 700 MW each, is being developed in partnership with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL), where NTPC holds a 49 per cent …
Yesterday, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young, toured the McClean Lake uranium mine and mill, which is a joint venture between Orano Canada and Denison Mines that has recently resumed operations. Minister Young was accompanied by Orano representatives and had productive discussions around the process of re-opening the site and plans for growing Saskatchewan’s uranium …
India’s top energy firms are advocating for nuclear power to decarbonize the country, with Praveer Sinha saying “Nuclear can’t just be a fashion statement” and needs to replace coal-based power as a source of affordable power. The industry has gained momentum after the government said it will amend rules to allow private firms and address …
Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom (LON:KAPq), the world’s largest uranium producer, announced plans to reduce its 2026 production level by approximately 8 million pounds, representing about 5% of global primary uranium supply, according to a press release statement issued Friday. The company said it will decrease nominal production from 32,777 tonnes (85 million pounds) to 29,697 tonnes (77 …