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Members of parliament and trade unionists sharply criticize France's nuclear safety reform, denouncing haste and lack of clarity.
Members of parliament and trade unionists sharply criticize France's nuclear safety reform, denouncing haste and lack of clarity.
New partnership between Rosatom and Norilsk Nickel for an innovative nuclear power plant project, promising a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
New partnership between Rosatom and Norilsk Nickel for an innovative nuclear power plant project, promising a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Work begins on securing low-level nuclear waste in Cumbria, marking a key milestone in environmental management.
Work begins on securing low-level nuclear waste in Cumbria, marking a key milestone in environmental management.
Faced with a controversial reform project, staff representatives at the French Nuclear Safety Authority are voicing their discontent and calling for greater transparency and involvement.
Faced with a controversial reform project, staff representatives at the French Nuclear Safety Authority are voicing their discontent and calling for greater transparency and involvement.
The French Environmental Authority has raised major concerns about the ecological impact of the future EPR2 reactors, prompting EDF to take action.
The French Environmental Authority has raised major concerns about the ecological impact of the future EPR2 reactors, prompting EDF to take action.
France is gearing up for a major reform of nuclear safety, with the proposed merger of ASN and IRSN at the center of discussions.
France is gearing up for a major reform of nuclear safety, with the proposed merger of ASN and IRSN at the center of discussions.
A new long-term contract between Kazakhstan and China marks a turning point in the supply of uranium, strengthening the strategic ties between the two nations.
A new long-term contract between Kazakhstan and China marks a turning point in the supply of uranium, strengthening the strategic ties between the two nations.
Construction of the ACP100 reactor, also known as Linglong One, reaches crucial milestones, marking a significant step forward in nuclear power generation.
Construction of the ACP100 reactor, also known as Linglong One, reaches crucial milestones, marking a significant step forward in nuclear power generation.
During French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Kazakhstan, Framatome signed a major agreement with Kazatomprom to strengthen their partnership in the nuclear fuel sector.
During French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Kazakhstan, Framatome signed a major agreement with Kazatomprom to strengthen their partnership in the nuclear fuel sector.
Twelve EU member states, including France, have signed a joint letter calling for the creation of an industrial alliance for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Twelve EU member states, including France, have signed a joint letter calling for the creation of an industrial alliance for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater, transforming it into drinking or industrial-grade water. A temporary desalination plant will provide a continuous, reliable source of water while a permanent water pipeline is being built.
Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater, transforming it into drinking or industrial-grade water. A temporary desalination plant will provide a continuous, reliable source of water while a permanent water pipeline is being built.
The second power unit - also a Russian VVER-1200 reactor - was connected to the grid in November 2020, and, according to the Ministry of Energy, the plant will produce around 18.5 TWh of electricity per year, equivalent to 4.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with an annual impact on the country's economy of around $550 million.
The second power unit - also a Russian VVER-1200 reactor - was connected to the grid in November 2020, and, according to the Ministry of Energy, the plant will produce around 18.5 TWh of electricity per year, equivalent to 4.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with an annual impact on the country's economy of around $550 million.
Japan adopted a strategic roadmap for fast reactor development in December 2018, with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of different types of fast reactor to be developed. This roadmap was revised in December 2022, marking two important decisions.
Japan adopted a strategic roadmap for fast reactor development in December 2018, with the aim of assessing the effectiveness of different types of fast reactor to be developed. This roadmap was revised in December 2022, marking two important decisions.
Japan has begun the third phase of ocean disposal of treated water from the Fukushima accident plant, despite trade restrictions from China and Russia in protest at the decades-long process.
Japan has begun the third phase of ocean disposal of treated water from the Fukushima accident plant, despite trade restrictions from China and Russia in protest at the decades-long process.
French uranium specialist Orano announced the start of its mining operations in Uzbekistan during President Emmanuel Macron's visit. This stage was marked by the signing of contracts in the renewable energies sector.
French uranium specialist Orano announced the start of its mining operations in Uzbekistan during President Emmanuel Macron's visit. This stage was marked by the signing of contracts in the renewable energies sector.
EDF, in partnership with Framatome, Bouygues and GE Steam Power, has officially submitted a proposal for the construction of a nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic, with the possibility of building up to four. This could have a significant impact on the Czech energy landscape.
EDF, in partnership with Framatome, Bouygues and GE Steam Power, has officially submitted a proposal for the construction of a nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic, with the possibility of building up to four. This could have a significant impact on the Czech energy landscape.
CNEA and Nucleoeléctrica sign a two-year framework agreement for the development of the CAREM nuclear project, marking a crucial milestone for Argentina's nuclear industry.
CNEA and Nucleoeléctrica sign a two-year framework agreement for the development of the CAREM nuclear project, marking a crucial milestone for Argentina's nuclear industry.
Estonia is considering nuclear power as a viable option for diversifying its energy mix and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, according to an IAEA mission.
Estonia is considering nuclear power as a viable option for diversifying its energy mix and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, according to an IAEA mission.
The French Constitutional Council established a new principle of law in October 2023, requiring the preservation of the right of future generations to live in a balanced environment that respects health, particularly in relation to the Cigéo radioactive waste storage project.
The French Constitutional Council established a new principle of law in October 2023, requiring the preservation of the right of future generations to live in a balanced environment that respects health, particularly in relation to the Cigéo radioactive waste storage project.
The French Constitutional Council rules on the Cigéo project for nuclear waste burial at Bure, which puts at stake the rights of future generations and the balance between the environment and industrial sovereignty.
The French Constitutional Council rules on the Cigéo project for nuclear waste burial at Bure, which puts at stake the rights of future generations and the balance between the environment and industrial sovereignty.
According to a report by the Conference Board of Canada, Ontario Power Generation's construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) promises to be a major investment in the Canadian economy, contributing C$15.3 billion to Canada's GDP.
According to a report by the Conference Board of Canada, Ontario Power Generation's construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) promises to be a major investment in the Canadian economy, contributing C$15.3 billion to Canada's GDP.
Bulgaria approves the construction of two American nuclear reactors to reduce its energy dependence on Russia, marking a major turning point in its energy diversification strategy.
Bulgaria approves the construction of two American nuclear reactors to reduce its energy dependence on Russia, marking a major turning point in its energy diversification strategy.
Orano Increases Uranium Enrichment Capacity and Invests 1.7 Billion Euros to Reduce Dependence on Russia.
Orano Increases Uranium Enrichment Capacity and Invests 1.7 Billion Euros to Reduce Dependence on Russia.
A Silent Revolution: Nuclear Propulsion in the Era of Space Exploration.
A Silent Revolution: Nuclear Propulsion in the Era of Space Exploration.
Is the future of nuclear fusion at ITER in jeopardy? An overview of the pandemic's impact and technical challenges.
Is the future of nuclear fusion at ITER in jeopardy? An overview of the pandemic's impact and technical challenges.
The agreement between Burkina Faso and Russia to build a nuclear power plant has far-reaching energy and geopolitical ramifications. This represents a major opportunity for Burkina Faso to bridge its energy deficit and boost its economic development.
The agreement between Burkina Faso and Russia to build a nuclear power plant has far-reaching energy and geopolitical ramifications. This represents a major opportunity for Burkina Faso to bridge its energy deficit and boost its economic development.

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