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Norway taps South Korean expertise in SMR plant study

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:07:42 +0200

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#^Norway taps South Korean expertise in SMR plant study

Norsk Kjernekraft has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's DL Energy and DL E&C to study the feasibility of constructing a nuclear power plant at the Mongstad oil refinery in Norway.

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Westinghouse SMR design accepted for UK review

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:22:35 +0200

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#^Westinghouse SMR design accepted for UK review

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has approved Westinghouse's AP300 small modular reactor to enter the Generic Design Assessment process.

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IAEA's Grossi warns of risks at Kursk nuclear power plant

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:38:32 +0200

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#^IAEA's Grossi warns of risks at Kursk nuclear power plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, speaking after visiting Russia's Kursk nuclear power plant, said military action near the plant was a cause for concern.

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Westinghouse and EDF appeal against Czech nuclear tender process

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:48:49 +0200

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#^Westinghouse and EDF appeal against Czech nuclear tender process

The Czech Republic's competition authority says Westinghouse and EDF have asked for a review of the tender process for new nuclear units in the country. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was selected last month as the preferred bidder.

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TVA approves further funding for Clinch River SMR

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:26:49 +0200

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#^TVA approves further funding for Clinch River SMR

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has approved a further USD150 million in additional advanced funding to support the development of potential small modular reactors at the Clinch River site near Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Nuclear island components arrive at Tianwan site

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:37:58 +0200

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#^Nuclear island components arrive at Tianwan site

Equipment including two steam generators, the reactor pressure vessel and the pressuriser for unit 8 of the Tianwan nuclear power plant have arrived at the construction site in China's Jiangsu province.

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Kazatomprom lowers 2025 uranium production expectations

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:58:59 +0200

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#^Kazatomprom lowers 2025 uranium production expectations

Kazatomprom has cut its uranium production guidance for 2025 by 5000 tU, citing uncertainties in sulphuric acid supply - but 2025 production is still expected to be higher than 2024.

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Grossi plans visit to Kursk plant

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:21:12 +0200

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#^Grossi plans visit to Kursk plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi intends to visit the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia next week following reports that the remains of a drone were found within the territory of the plant.

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Angra 3 consultation responses published

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:53:07 +0200

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#^Angra 3 consultation responses published

Brazil's Eletronuclear has published the responses received from a public consultation on the proposed bidding contract for completing the Angra 3 nuclear power plant.

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Fuel debris removal attempt halted at Fukushima Daiichi

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:07:39 +0200

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#^Fuel debris removal attempt halted at Fukushima Daiichi

Tokyo Electric Power Company has suspended the first attempt to extract fuel debris from within the primary containment vessel of unit 2 at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant after an error in the setup of the debris retrieval device was identified.

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