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Kazakhstan outlines localisation plans

2026-05-22 14:04:15

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#^Kazakhstan outlines localisation plans

The Kazakh government has approved a resolution aimed at developing a domestic industrial base for the implementation of nuclear power plant construction projects.

Kursk II's first VVER-TOI 'has generated 2 billion kWh'

2026-05-22 12:16:07

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#^Kursk II's first VVER-TOI 'has generated 2 billion kWh'

The 1,250 MW capacity VVER-TOI unit at the Kursk II nuclear power plant entered into commercial operation on 1 May, with Rosatom saying it has generated more than 2 billion kWh of electricity since being connected to the grid in December.

Antares signs long-term HALEU supply deal with Urenco

2026-05-22 12:06:43

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#^Antares signs long-term HALEU supply deal with Urenco

Urenco will supply high-assay low-enriched uranium for Antares' planned deployment of microreactors in North America and other markets.

EDF joins alliance to support AI Gigafactory bid

2026-05-21 16:24:41

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#^EDF joins alliance to support AI Gigafactory bid

A group of companies including EDF has come together in the AION consortium to support the bid for a European AI Gigafactory in France.

TerraPower and HD Hyundai sign Natrium reactor agreements

2026-05-21 14:58:12

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#^TerraPower and HD Hyundai sign Natrium reactor agreements

The shipbuilding subsidiary of South Korea's HD Hyundai has been selected as preferred manufacturer for TerraPower's Natrium Reactor Enclosure System components, one of a series of agreements aimed at the "rapid commercialisation and deployment of a fleet of Natrium … plants in the coming years".

Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator

2026-05-21 14:04:17

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#^Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has formally accepted the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's application to construct a research KRONOS micro modular reactor on its campus, launching a detailed safety and environmental review of the project.

China and Russia sign nuclear-related MoUs during Xi-Putin talks

2026-05-21 13:20:07

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#^China and Russia sign nuclear-related MoUs during Xi-Putin talks

Three bilateral memorandums of understanding relating to nuclear energy were signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China.

Jacobs to carry out environmental assessments for UK's Oldbury site

2026-05-21 13:11:25

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#^Jacobs to carry out environmental assessments for UK's Oldbury site

Great British Energy - Nuclear has selected US firm Jacobs to develop environmental baseline data, with AtkinsRéalis and AECOM as subconsultants, on the Oldbury site which is earmarked for new UK nuclear capacity.

Risks of novel Sizewell C financing model must be monitored, says public auditor

2026-05-20 16:20:09

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#^Risks of novel Sizewell C financing model must be monitored, says public auditor

Investors' financial returns on the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project may initially cost UK consumers as much as GBP4 billion (USD5.4 billion) - but in the longer term the net benefits for energy bills could reach GBP18 billion, according to the UK's National Audit Office.

Holtec and Rwanda advance plans to deploy SMR-300s

2026-05-20 14:05:46

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#^Holtec and Rwanda advance plans to deploy SMR-300s

Holtec International and the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board have signed a development agreement to work together on the deployment of SMR-300 units. Meanwhile, as Rwanda hosts the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa, it has signed a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation with the USA.