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USA sets roadmap for fusion commercialisation

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:34:31 +0200

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#^USA sets roadmap for fusion commercialisation

The US Department of Energy has released a strategy aimed at accelerating the viability of commercial fusion energy in partnership with the private sector. The department also announced USD180 million to support fusion research at an event in Washington, DC.

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Guinea signs floating nuclear power plants MoU with Russia

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:07:44 +0200

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#^Guinea signs floating nuclear power plants MoU with Russia

The Republic of Guinea and Rosatom have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of floating power units to supply electricity to the African country.

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IAEA calls for Iran's 'unambiguous' cooperation

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:47:01 +0200

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#^IAEA calls for Iran's 'unambiguous' cooperation

The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution calling on Iran to fully cooperate with the agency, including giving it access to locations and material for nuclear safeguards verification activities.

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National poll shows shift in Australian nuclear opinion

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:42:55 +0200

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#^National poll shows shift in Australian nuclear opinion

Australian attitudes towards energy sources have shifted markedly, the 20th edition of the Lowy Institute's annual poll has found, with six in ten now supportive of Australia using nuclear power to generate electricity.

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EBRD Chernobyl funding plan ratified by Ukraine's parliament

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:11:57 +0200

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#^EBRD Chernobyl funding plan ratified by Ukraine's parliament

Members of Ukraine's parliament have backed a law approving the framework agreement between Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for funding aimed at projects to boost safety measures at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site and exclusion zone.

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Construction of Finnish pilot SMR plant to start in 2025

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:47:05 +0200

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#^Construction of Finnish pilot SMR plant to start in 2025

Steady Energy said it is set to start construction of its first LDR-50 district heating reactor pilot plant in Finland next year, with potential sites including the Finnish capital Helsinki and two other cities.

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Burkina Faso signs fresh nuclear-focused MoUs with Russia

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:50:20 +0200

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#^Burkina Faso signs fresh nuclear-focused MoUs with Russia

Memorandums of understanding covering education and training, infrastructure development and public opinion have been signed in the next stage of Burkina Faso and Russia's cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

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GLE agrees to acquire land for Paducah facility

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:03:41 +0200

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#^GLE agrees to acquire land for Paducah facility

Global Laser Enrichment has entered into a set of agreements that provides it with an option to purchase a plot of land for the planned Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility in Kentucky.

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DOE-designed railcar cleared for use

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:22:07 +0200

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#^DOE-designed railcar cleared for use

The Atlas railcar - developed by the US Department of Energy to transport used nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste - has been certified by the Association of American Railroads to operate on all major freight railroads in the USA.

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Regulator's safety goal for Atucha Long-Term Operation project

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:55:34 +0200

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#^Regulator's safety goal for Atucha Long-Term Operation project

Argentina's Nuclear Regulatory Authority says that planned upgrades and improvements to allow a 20-year extension to the Atucha I nuclear power unit will "raise the design basis of the facility to a higher level of safety than that with which it was originally licenced".

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