US redoubles efforts to end dependence on Russian nuclear fuel

The Biden administration’s top energy official said the U.S. will redouble its efforts to break free from its reliance on Russian nuclear fuel. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said the White House is prioritizing development of domestic uranium-enrichment capacity and predicted key legislators will fall in line, so that a fuel-manufacturing plan can be in …

Ontario Supports Plan to Safely Continue Operating the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Ontario Power Generation will also provide the province with an updated refurbishment feasibility assessment The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) continued safe operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. At the Ontario government’s request, OPG reviewed their operational plans and concluded that the facility could continue to safely generate electricity. “Keeping Pickering …

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy to develop safer nuclear reactor

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ next-generation nuclear power reactor could be in operation by the mid-2030s. (Illustration courtesy of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) Company partnering with Kansai Electric and three other energy companies Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will work with four local power utilities, including Kansai Electric power, to develop a nuclear reactor with enhanced safety features. As the Japanese government considers …

Romania’s Nuclearelectrica launches joint venture for small modular nuclear reactors

Nuclearelectrica and Nova Power and Gas launched RoPower Nuclear, a project firm for the development of small modular reactors in Romania on the site of a former coal plant. They plan to use NuScale’s technology to build a 462 MW nuclear power plant, with a possibility to add 80 MW in capacity from renewable energy …

Japan’s restart of nuclear reactors will help Europe’s winter energy supply -IEA chief says

Japan’s restart of more nuclear power plants would help ease Europe’s energy supply fears during the winter as more liquefied natural gas (LNG) will become available to the global market, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. Europe is racing to prepare for an energy crunch this winter, with the Russia-Ukraine war hampering …

OPG and Microsoft announce strategic partnership to power a Net-Zero future for Ontario

CEC purchase agreement including nuclear power marks a first for both companies Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Microsoft announced a Canada-first strategic partnership aimed at tackling climate change and driving sustainable growth across Ontario. The two companies will work together on a series of initiatives that are focused on delivering innovative clean energy solutions and …

NE China’s first nuclear plant to provide heating to residents this winter

Unit 5 and Unit 6 of the Hongyanhe nuclear power plant, in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province Photo: Xinhua Unit 6 of the Hongyanhe nuclear power plant in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province has reportedly entered full operations, and it’s set to provide heating to local residents over land area of 242,400 square meters in the town …