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First RITM-400 reactor unit manufactured for new generation icebreaker

2025-05-21 12:34:30

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#^First RITM-400 reactor unit manufactured for new generation icebreaker

The manufacture of the first RITM-400 reactor unit has been completed for the Rossiya, which is scheduled to feature two of the reactors and become the world's most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker.

Study validates borehole disposal concept for TRISO fuel

2025-05-21 11:45:40

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#^Study validates borehole disposal concept for TRISO fuel

Working with advanced reactor company Kairos Power, nuclear waste disposal technology company Deep Isolation has demonstrated the feasibility and potential commercial readiness of its system for managing used TRISO nuclear fuel.

Referendum proposed for restart of Taiwan's Maanshan nuclear power plant

2025-05-21 10:52:56

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#^Referendum proposed for restart of Taiwan's Maanshan nuclear power plant

A proposal to hold a referendum on restarting the recently shut-down Maanshan nuclear power plant has been passed in Taiwan's Legislative Yuan.

TVA submits first US BWRX-300 construction application

2025-05-20 17:17:36

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#^TVA submits first US BWRX-300 construction application

The Tennessee Valley Authority has submitted an application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a permit to build a GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Clinch River.

Kyushu considering 'next-gen innovative reactor' options

2025-05-20 16:46:41

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#^Kyushu considering 'next-gen innovative reactor' options

Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Co says it is currently considering designs including innovative light-water reactors, small modular reactors and high-temperature gas reactors as it aims to develop a "next-generation innovative reactor".

First phase of US enrichment plant expansion starts up

2025-05-20 14:05:10

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#^First phase of US enrichment plant expansion starts up

Production of enriched uranium has begun in the first new gas centrifuge cascade installed as part of Urenco USA's expansion of its plant in New Mexico.

Nuclear supply chain must aim for 'glocalisation', new event told

2025-05-20 13:54:16

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#^Nuclear supply chain must aim for 'glocalisation', new event told

The supply chain must prepare itself both locally and globally for the expected rapid growth in nuclear generating capacity, delegates heard at the first conference organised by World Nuclear Association to bring participants in the sector together.

Steam turbine cylinder installed for Haiyang 3

2025-05-20 11:28:51

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#^Steam turbine cylinder installed for Haiyang 3

Installation of the high and low pressure cylinders of the steam turbine for unit 3 of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant project in China's Shandong province has been completed.

Indian regulator approves new nuclear site

2025-05-19 16:06:05

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#^Indian regulator approves new nuclear site

India's nuclear regulator has given its consent to the siting of the four-unit Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in Rajasthan.

Chernobyl: Studies into safety of land for agriculture

2025-05-19 13:18:47

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#^Chernobyl: Studies into safety of land for agriculture

Sampling is taking place across the Zhytomyr region after a research study suggested that thousands of hectares of farmland in the area outside the Chernobyl exclusion zone could safely return to agricultural use.