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Nov 11, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association
AtkinsRéalis unveils new advanced Candu design
Oct 25, 2024 · The 1000 MW Candu Monark, a Generation III+ reactor with the highest output of any Candu technology, is currently in the definition phase, the company said at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris, and will feature simplified construction and a 70-year operating life. ;
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The US Trade and Development Agency has signed two grant agreements to support Bulgaria's nuclear ambitions: one will support a cost-shared feasibility study with US company Deep Isolation to support the safe underground disposal of used fuel from Bulgaria's nuclear power plants, while the other will support a prefeasibility study for the deployment of small modular reactor technology.
Norway SMR options to be explored with X-energy
Sep 9, 2024 · Norsk Kjernekraft has signed a memorandum of understanding with high-temperature gas-cooled pebble-bed nuclear reactor developer X-energy to explore the deployment of small modular reactors in Norway. ;
EDF begins start up process for Flamanville EPR
The Flamanville EPR (Image: Alexis Morin and Antoine-Soubigou/EDF) The Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN) on 7 May authorised the commissioning of the Flamanville EPR reactor, clearing the way for EDF to begin loading the 241 fuel assemblies into the reactor and to carry out start-up tests and subsequent operation of the reactor. The loading of fuel was completed on 22 May.
Work starts at US prototype microreactor site
The US Department of Defense has broken ground at Idaho National Laboratory for the Project Pele prototype mobile microreactor. It will become the USA's first electricity-generating Generation IV reactor as early as 2026.
UK energy system operator recognises role of nuclear
Nuclear will play an important role in the UK achieving a clean power system by 2030 and beyond with life extensions for the current fleet and a new generation of nuclear plants, according to independent energy system planner and operator, the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Dec 13, 2024 · Switzerland's national radioactive waste disposal cooperative Nagra has applied to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy for a general permit for the construction of the planned deep geological repository for radioactive waste and a used nuclear fuel encapsulation plant.
Flamanville EPR aiming for summer 2024 grid connection
(Image: EDF video screengrab) The regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire (ASN), said the consultation will run from 27 March until 17 April and said it completes the consultation process relating to authorising commissioning of the reactor, following ones held in summer 2023 and from January 15 to February this year.. ASN said it would take into …
Viewpoint: The critical production of cobalt-60 in nuclear reactors
There are a number of initiatives to increase cobalt-60 supply (Image: Nordion) The radioisotope cobalt-60 that is manufactured in some nuclear reactors is used to sterilise approximately 40% of single-use medical devices globally.