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Andra updates French repository cost estimate

2025-05-13 14:25:26

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#^Andra updates French repository cost estimate

French radioactive waste management agency Andra has estimated the overall cost of constructing, operating and closing France's planned deep geological repository for the disposal of high- and intermediate-level radioactive waste at between EUR26.1 billion (USD29.1 billion) and EUR37.5 billion (at 2012 prices).

Vendors selected for Canadian deep geologic repository

2025-05-13 13:56:38

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#^Vendors selected for Canadian deep geologic repository

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected five companies to work with to design and plan the deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel that will be built in northwestern Ontario.

Costain wins design contract for Urenco HALEU facility

2025-05-13 13:51:06

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#^Costain wins design contract for Urenco HALEU facility

Infrastructure company Costain has been selected by Urenco to carry out the front-end engineering design for Europe's first high-assay low-enriched uranium advanced fuels facility, to be built in the UK.

Study considers impacts of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland

2025-05-13 13:38:09

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#^Study considers impacts of nuclear decommissioning in Scotland

A new study shows that Scotland's GBP25 billion (USD33 billion) nuclear decommissioning programme could deliver significant long-term economic and social benefits at both national and local levels over the next 90 years and beyond.

Canadian partnership to support heavy water industry

2025-05-12 17:30:27

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#^Canadian partnership to support heavy water industry

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is leveraging its expertise and experience to help Isowater Corporation develop and expand its heavy water refinement business, helping address growing international market demand for heavy water in both the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors.

Vietnam and Russia 'to expedite' nuclear power plant talks

2025-05-12 14:05:01

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#^Vietnam and Russia 'to expedite' nuclear power plant talks

Following bilateral talks a joint statement says the two countries have "agreed to expedite negotiations and the signing of intergovernmental agreements on the construction of nuclear power plants in Vietnam".

Venice exhibition includes model of Newcleo reactor

2025-05-12 12:59:37

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#^Venice exhibition includes model of Newcleo reactor

A full-scale model of innovative reactor developer Newcleo's TL-40 lead-cooled fast reactor for maritime applications is being displayed at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Newcleo said the exhibit is aimed at "redefining the image of nuclear energy".

Foundation in place for new Dutch research reactor

2025-05-09 14:56:59

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#^Foundation in place for new Dutch research reactor

The construction pit and foundation have been completed for the reactor building of the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands. Preparations are now under way for the start of construction of the reactor building itself.

Construction contract awarded for Darlington SMR

2025-05-09 14:27:10

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#^Construction contract awarded for Darlington SMR

Aecon Kiewit Nuclear Partners has been awarded a construction contract for the execution phase of Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear Project, which received provincial approval on Thursday.

EU seeks to end all energy imports from Russia

2025-05-09 12:03:03

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#^EU seeks to end all energy imports from Russia

The European Commission has published a roadmap for the European Union to end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy. The commission said it will make legislative proposals next month.