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Reactor vessel and steam generators shipped for Tianwan 8

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:21:31 +0200

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#^Reactor vessel and steam generators shipped for Tianwan 8

The reactor vessel and two steam generators, with a combined weight of more than 1000 tonnes, will travel by road, river and sea from Russia to the Tianwan site in China's Jiangsu province.

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Canadian firms team up for heavy water production

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:34:05 +0200

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#^Canadian firms team up for heavy water production

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and AtkinsRéalis have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on the production of heavy water for use in new Candu reactors in Canada.

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US Q1 uranium production highest since 2018

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:28:45 +0200

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#^US Q1 uranium production highest since 2018

US production of 82,533 pounds U3O8 (32.1 tU) in the first quarter of 2024 was the highest Q1 production since 2018 and almost 80% more than production for the whole of 2023.

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US President signs uranium import prohibition

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:34:39 +0200

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#^US President signs uranium import prohibition

The act prohibiting the importation into the USA of unirradiated, low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.

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Energoatom and Hyundai E&C sign cooperation memorandum

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:26:26 +0200

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#^Energoatom and Hyundai E&C sign cooperation memorandum

The memorandum of cooperation signed by the Ukrainian and South Korean companies covers cooperating on the design, construction and commissioning of new nuclear power units in Ukraine.

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Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:08:15 +0200

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#^Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

The maritime industry stands on the brink of a new era, writes Mikal Bøe. With the rise of new nuclear technologies, the sector can finally address the dual challenge of meeting global climate goals and improving energy efficiency.

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EDF secures 'green' financing for extended operation of reactors

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:49:27 +0200

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#^EDF secures 'green' financing for extended operation of reactors

French utility EDF has signed green bank loans for a total amount of about EUR5.8 billion (USD6.3 billion), which will be used to finance the life extension of its existing nuclear power plant fleet in France.

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KHNP deploys four-legged robot in Kori decommissioning

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:01:13 +0200

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#^KHNP deploys four-legged robot in Kori decommissioning

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power's radiation-measuring robot is being used for the first time in the dismantling and decontamination of the 576 MWe pressurised water reactor.

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Eletronuclear updates Angra 1 lifetime extension progress

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:37:53 +0200

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#^Eletronuclear updates Angra 1 lifetime extension progress

Brazilian nuclear power plant operator Eletrobras Eletronuclear says it is on track to complete all the steps required to get approval for extended operation of the Angra 1 unit.

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In Pictures: Hinkley Point C receives heaviest delivery yet

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:04:26 +0200

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#^In Pictures: Hinkley Point C receives heaviest delivery yet

The first of eight steam generators manufactured by Framatome in France has been delivered to the Hinkley Point C construction site in Somerset, England.

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