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Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans

2026-03-19 16:15:12

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#^Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans

An intergovernmental agreement with Russia on the construction of the Balkash Nuclear Power Plant, and the signing of an EPC contract, are among priorities set out by Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency for 2026.

Hunterston B site relicensed for decommissioning

2026-03-19 16:11:47

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#^Hunterston B site relicensed for decommissioning

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has formally approved the relicensing of the Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire, Scotland - from EDF to Nuclear Restoration Services - marking the beginning of the site's decommissioning phase.

Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds

2026-03-19 13:39:30

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#^Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds

Swedish lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla said it plans to proceed with the next phase of planning for a power plant in Norrsundet, Gävle, in east central Sweden, after initial assessments confirmed that the site offers suitable conditions.

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation

2026-03-19 12:12:08

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#^Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation

In a move aimed at streamlining regulation and licensing of future nuclear power projects, the Finnish government has submitted a proposal to parliament for a new Nuclear Energy Act.

Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl

2026-03-19 11:43:24

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#^Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl

Preparatory work has begun for installing solar panels which the operators of the Chernobyl plant site say will help meet energy needs if external power is lost.

Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission

2026-03-18 14:48:24

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#^Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has praised progress made by Poland in safely managing its radioactive waste, and recommended further steps as the country moves ahead with its nuclear power programme.

NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package

2026-03-18 13:56:33

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#^NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package

NANO Nuclear Energy says it has achieved a series of key engineering milestones in its development of an "optimised transportation solution for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium fuel".

X-energy, IHI to explore collaboration

2026-03-18 13:34:33

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#^X-energy, IHI to explore collaboration

US advanced nuclear technology developer X-energy Reactor Company and Japanese engineering firm IHI Corporation have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore and promote collaboration in high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology.

Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy

2026-03-18 13:23:14

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#^Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy

All the studies necessary to allow the Serbian government to make an informed decision on implementing a nuclear power programme should be completed by 2027, according to a roadmap outlined in a technical study prepared by France's EDF for the Ministry of Mining and Energy.

Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances

2026-03-18 12:17:24

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#^Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances

Nuclear technology company Oklo has received US Department of Energy approval for the Nuclear Safety Design Agreements for both its first Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory and Atomic Alchemy's Groves Isotopes Test Reactor in Texas. Atomic Alchemy has also been granted issued a materials licence for the isotope reactor.