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Akkuyu's first unit hits fresh landmarks

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:30:20 +0100

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#^Akkuyu's first unit hits fresh landmarks

The reactor compartment of Akkuyu nuclear power plant unit 1 in Turkey has been prepared for controlled assembly of the reactor - and the generator stator has also been installed in its pre-design position.

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UK initiative to expand nuclear workforce

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:02:00 +0100

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#^UK initiative to expand nuclear workforce

The UK civil and defence nuclear sectors have launched a "first-of-its kind collaborative cross-sector initiative" - known as Destination Nuclear - aimed at boosting the workforce to help deliver the country's nuclear expansion ambitions.

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New world record set in JET's final fusion experiments

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:29:22 +0100

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#^New world record set in JET's final fusion experiments

The Joint European Torus produced the largest amount of energy achieved in a fusion experiment during its final round of deuterium-tritium experiments, breaking its own record set in 2021.

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CNEN and Eletronuclear discuss Brazilian nuclear programme

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:28:02 +0100

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#^CNEN and Eletronuclear discuss Brazilian nuclear programme

The presidents of the National Nuclear Energy Commission, Francisco Rondinelli, and Eletronuclear, Raul Lycurgo Leite, covered Angra 3's prospects for 2029 completion, domestic fuel supply, the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor and site selection for the radioactive waste-focused Nuclear Technology Centre, in their talks.

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Preparatory work stepped up for Russia's first land-based SMR

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:26:55 +0100

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#^Preparatory work stepped up for Russia's first land-based SMR

Construction of worker camps and a new road to the site is under way for the Yakutia small modular reactor project, with Rosenergoatom officially designated as the operating organisation by parent company Rosatom.

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Cameco looks to increase production as net earnings double

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:31:45 +0100

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#^Cameco looks to increase production as net earnings double

The Canadian company said it is strategically positioned to increase tier-one production and plans to begin work to extend the life of the Cigar Lake mine to 2036 as well as looking into expanding production capacity at McArthur River/Key Lake.

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Agreement signed for planned UK fleet of AP300 reactors

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:06:19 +0100

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#^Agreement signed for planned UK fleet of AP300 reactors

Westinghouse has signed an agreement with Community Nuclear Power Limited for the construction of four AP300 small modular reactors in the North Teesside region of northeast England. It would be the UK's first privately-financed SMR fleet.

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USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:45:48 +0100

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#^USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study

The US State Department's Project Phoenix aims to help countries transition from coal to small modular reactors. Slovenia had applied to take part, and has now announced that it has been selected to receive advisory and technical services as part of the programme.

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SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:57:53 +0100

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#^SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds

The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is favourably positioned for the introduction of advanced micro and small modular reactors, according to an economic study conducted by Puerto Rican-led not-for-profit organisation the Nuclear Alternative Project.

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TRIGA International begins fabricating MARVEL fuel

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:51:24 +0100

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#^TRIGA International begins fabricating MARVEL fuel

The Framatome-General Atomics joint venture has begun fabricating the fuel for the US Department of Energy's MARVEL microreactor, with delivery of the first shipment of fuel expected in spring 2025.

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