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OPG to explore Wesleyville for potential new build

2025-01-16 17:33:58

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#^OPG to explore Wesleyville for potential new build

The Ontario government has asked Ontario Power Generation to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at a site in Port Hope, after the local municipality and Indigenous communities expressed their support.

Funding boost for UK fusion R&D

2025-01-16 15:05:57

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#^Funding boost for UK fusion R&D

The UK government has announced a GBP410 million (USD500 million) investment to accelerate development of fusion energy. The announcement came as five construction and engineering consortiums have been shortlisted to build the country's STEP prototype fusion plant.

Kazatomprom sets out strategy for next 10 years

2025-01-16 14:05:11

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#^Kazatomprom sets out strategy for next 10 years

Kazakhstan's national atomic company has announced an updated development strategy for the next 10 years, saying it remains committed to "Value over Volume".

IEA sees rapid potential growth in nuclear, if key challenges overcome

2025-01-16 13:59:41

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#^IEA sees rapid potential growth in nuclear, if key challenges overcome

With nuclear power generation set to reach a record level in 2025, a new report from the International Energy Agency says costs, schedules and financing of nuclear projects need to be overcome for nuclear to play an important role in the future energy landscape.

Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh

2025-01-16 13:35:00

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#^Russia's floating nuclear power plant passes one billion kWh

The Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant in Russia's Arctic Chukotka region has generated its first billion kilowatt hours, as it approaches five years since entering commercial operation.

Westinghouse, tribal council team up for New Brunswick projects

2025-01-16 11:24:15

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#^Westinghouse, tribal council team up for New Brunswick projects

Westinghouse and the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the selection and deployment of Westinghouse technology for nuclear new build projects in New Brunswick.

Sweden breaks ground for used fuel repository

2025-01-15 16:55:30

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#^Sweden breaks ground for used fuel repository

Ground work has begun for the construction of a final repository for used nuclear fuel in Forsmark, in Östhammar municipality, radioactive waste management company Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB announced.

UK-Dutch partnership for deployment of SMRs at industrial parks

2025-01-15 15:10:39

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#^UK-Dutch partnership for deployment of SMRs at industrial parks

Dutch nuclear energy development and consultancy company ULC-Energy BV has signed a Letter of Intent with UK-based zero emissions energy and technology developer Chiltern Vital Group to collaborate on delivering innovative clean energy solutions for CVG's business park properties.

Newcleo joint venture aims to develop Slovakia units

2025-01-15 13:11:34

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#^Newcleo joint venture aims to develop Slovakia units

France-based Newcleo has signed framework agreements with Slovakian companies JAVYS and VUJE which could lead to up to four of its 200 MWe lead-cooled fast reactors at the Bohunice site.

Wyoming approves permit for demo Natrium plant

2025-01-15 13:05:10

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#^Wyoming approves permit for demo Natrium plant

TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the Natrium demonstration plant near a retiring coal-fired plant at Kemmerer. The permit covers all construction and operational activities on the plant that are not under the jurisdiction of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.