IRSN highlights the uncertainties surrounding the Cigéo project's capacity to receive waste from future nuclear reactors, necessitating further studies.
IRSN highlights the uncertainties surrounding the Cigéo project's capacity to receive waste from future nuclear reactors, necessitating further studies.
Management of the most radioactive waste from France's nuclear power plants is advancing apace. The Cigeo project, designed to bury this highly hazardous waste 500 meters underground in the Meuse region of France, has reached a crucial new stage in its development.
Management of the most radioactive waste from France's nuclear power plants is advancing apace. The Cigeo project, designed to bury this highly hazardous waste 500 meters underground in the Meuse region of France, has reached a crucial new stage in its development.
Russia's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project in Yakutia could become a two-reactor power plant to meet growing energy demand, according to regional and federal ministries.
Russia's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project in Yakutia could become a two-reactor power plant to meet growing energy demand, according to regional and federal ministries.
The U.S. Department of Energy initiated its new strategy for nuclear fusion energy in 2024, marking a key milestone in the realization of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy.
The U.S. Department of Energy initiated its new strategy for nuclear fusion energy in 2024, marking a key milestone in the realization of the U.S. Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy.
Bulgaria initiates the use of Westinghouse fuel in its Kozlodoui power plant, reducing its energy dependence on Russia and initiating a transition to diversified suppliers
Bulgaria initiates the use of Westinghouse fuel in its Kozlodoui power plant, reducing its energy dependence on Russia and initiating a transition to diversified suppliers
The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) cover training, infrastructure development and public opinion, strengthening cooperation between Burkina Faso and Russia for the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) cover training, infrastructure development and public opinion, strengthening cooperation between Burkina Faso and Russia for the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
In 2025, Steady Energy will begin construction of Finland's first small modular reactor (SMR) for district heating, marking a major step forward in the country's energy transition.
In 2025, Steady Energy will begin construction of Finland's first small modular reactor (SMR) for district heating, marking a major step forward in the country's energy transition.
Ukrainian parliament approves agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the securing of the Chernobyl power plant and its exclusion zone
Ukrainian parliament approves agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the securing of the Chernobyl power plant and its exclusion zone
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution to sanction Iran for its increasing nuclear activities, exacerbating international tensions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has adopted a resolution to sanction Iran for its increasing nuclear activities, exacerbating international tensions.
Bruno Le Maire, French Minister for the Economy and Energy, has expressed reservations about France's ability to build new EPR2 nuclear reactors, stressing the industrial challenges and the need to rebuild the industry.
Bruno Le Maire, French Minister for the Economy and Energy, has expressed reservations about France's ability to build new EPR2 nuclear reactors, stressing the industrial challenges and the need to rebuild the industry.
Faced with geopolitical risks and growing demand for electricity, Japan plans to increase its reliance on nuclear power in its next energy policy update scheduled for 2024.
Faced with geopolitical risks and growing demand for electricity, Japan plans to increase its reliance on nuclear power in its next energy policy update scheduled for 2024.
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. welcomes Professor Massimiliano Fratoni from the University of California, Berkeley to lead the development of its advanced portable microreactor "ZEUS".
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. welcomes Professor Massimiliano Fratoni from the University of California, Berkeley to lead the development of its advanced portable microreactor "ZEUS".
Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear company, has announced the development of an innovative crystallization technology for the purification and separation of nuclear materials from spent fuel.
Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear company, has announced the development of an innovative crystallization technology for the purification and separation of nuclear materials from spent fuel.
SaskPower has identified two potential sites in Estevan to host Saskatchewan's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Detailed site evaluation will precede the final selection, scheduled for 2025.
SaskPower has identified two potential sites in Estevan to host Saskatchewan's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR). Detailed site evaluation will precede the final selection, scheduled for 2025.
Nuclear equipment supplier Alfeor, launched in 2023 by Arnaud Montebourg and Otium Capital, confirms its ambitions to become a major player by acquiring four specialized SMEs.
Nuclear equipment supplier Alfeor, launched in 2023 by Arnaud Montebourg and Otium Capital, confirms its ambitions to become a major player by acquiring four specialized SMEs.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approves Radiant Industries' safety design strategy for its innovative Kaleidos microreactor. A crucial step towards the commercialization of this clean, portable nuclear power source for remote areas.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approves Radiant Industries' safety design strategy for its innovative Kaleidos microreactor. A crucial step towards the commercialization of this clean, portable nuclear power source for remote areas.
The United States is advancing the deployment of small modular reactors in Ghana through key agreements, an SMR training center and a welding certification program, positioning Ghana as a regional hub for SMRs.
The United States is advancing the deployment of small modular reactors in Ghana through key agreements, an SMR training center and a welding certification program, positioning Ghana as a regional hub for SMRs.
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) sign a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities for collaboration in the development and operation of civil nuclear power plants.
China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) sign a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities for collaboration in the development and operation of civil nuclear power plants.
Framatome and TerraPower collaborate to develop a pilot HALEU metallization line in Richland, strengthening fuel supply for advanced nuclear reactors in the USA.
Framatome and TerraPower collaborate to develop a pilot HALEU metallization line in Richland, strengthening fuel supply for advanced nuclear reactors in the USA.
Rafael Grossi, Director of the IAEA, believes that the resumption of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is risky as long as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
Rafael Grossi, Director of the IAEA, believes that the resumption of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is risky as long as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
