GEN energija has selected Westinghouse and EDF to conduct a technical feasibility study on Slovenia's JEK2 nuclear project. KHNP, initially in the race, has decided not to submit a bid due to a strategic shift.
The Sizewell C nuclear power plant project in the UK is progressing as planned, without delays or cost overruns. Project leaders presented an initial progress report to parliamentarians, highlighting significant financial and industrial advancements.
The EDF group revises upward its nuclear electricity production estimates for 2025, 2026 and 2027, incorporating the EPR (European Pressurized Reactor) of Flamanville 3 despite delays and fluctuations observed in recent years.
The Nuclear Safety Authority (ASNR) has validated the continuation of tests on the Flamanville EPR by authorizing EDF to exceed the 25% nominal power threshold, a crucial step in the power ramp-up program.
The CRE (Commission of Energy Regulation) states that the new nuclear price regulation mechanism aims to protect consumers, despite the RN's political opposition.
EDF's project to build a technocenter for recycling low-level radioactive metal waste on the site of the former Fessenheim nuclear power plant is reigniting local tensions, between economic hopes and environmental concerns.
Standard Lithium and Equinor announced Smackover Lithium as the official name of their joint venture developing direct lithium extraction projects in Southwest Arkansas and East Texas.
The release of DeepSeek’s R1 model, with reduced energy requirements, challenges the predicted energy consumption of data centers powering artificial intelligence.
Since the startup of the Flamanville EPR reactor in May 2024, nearly 50 significant events have been reported by the ASN, with no impact on safety or the environment. These anomalies are mainly related to human factors and team coordination.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Polish counterpart, Donald Tusk, signed a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a new chapter in the energy relationship between the two countries.
In 2024, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) handled 71 reports of irregularities in the nuclear industry, compared to 43 in 2023. This marked increase is seen as a sign of stronger oversight and better alert reporting by operators.
Bayridge Resources Corp. has received a level 2 drilling permit to explore up to 30 drilling sites at its Constellation project in the Athabasca Basin. The company plans to launch a multi-phase drilling program, with the first phase fully funded.
Nuclear Fuels Inc. has identified two new uranium mineralized zones in its Kaycee project located in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming. These discoveries, made during an exploratory drilling program, pave the way for a 2025 delineation campaign.
Swedish manufacturer Alleima signs a second major order with Doosan Enerbility for the supply of steam generator tubes for NuScale Power's Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Naarea and Phoenix Manufacture are combining their expertise to develop the industrial production of the XAMR, a promising molten salt microreactor. This strategic partnership integrates innovation, 3D printing, and sustainability to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed memorandums of understanding with Scandinavian players to promote small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Norwegian and Swedish markets, aiming to strengthen its presence in Europe.
The revival of nuclear energy in France generates a constant demand for 10,000 recruits, reflecting the sector's growing attractiveness. A closer look at the challenges of a transforming industry and its inclusive strategies.
Faced with the loss of control over its Somaïr subsidiary and growing tensions with Niger, Orano initiates a second arbitration process to defend its interests in a strategic market.
American Electric Power is pursuing funding to explore the installation of small modular reactors in Indiana and Virginia. An initiative with significant economic and political implications.
The French group Orano (formerly Areva) has signed a crucial agreement in Mongolia for the exploitation of a vast uranium deposit. This initiative involves a major investment and arouses the interest of observers, both for supply security and industrial implications.
