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French start-up Jimmy has initiated the authorization process for France's first SMR.
French start-up Jimmy has initiated the authorization process for France's first SMR.
IRSN's trade unions are calling for the urgent appointment of a neutral prefigurator to guide the merger with ASN, anticipating the challenges of 2025.
IRSN's trade unions are calling for the urgent appointment of a neutral prefigurator to guide the merger with ASN, anticipating the challenges of 2025.
ANR GEIS, a new regulatory project, could revolutionize nuclear reactor licensing applications in the USA, by integrating generic environmental findings with project-specific assessments.
ANR GEIS, a new regulatory project, could revolutionize nuclear reactor licensing applications in the USA, by integrating generic environmental findings with project-specific assessments.
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for a 300 million euro subsidy to Nuward, an EDF subsidiary, for the development of SMRs aimed at strengthening the European Union's decarbonization and energy autonomy.
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for a 300 million euro subsidy to Nuward, an EDF subsidiary, for the development of SMRs aimed at strengthening the European Union's decarbonization and energy autonomy.
TechnicAtome, a specialist in compact nuclear reactors, has announced sales growth of 11% to €551 million in 2023, driven by the renewal of French submarines.
TechnicAtome, a specialist in compact nuclear reactors, has announced sales growth of 11% to €551 million in 2023, driven by the renewal of French submarines.
Australia's Boss Energy relaunches uranium production at Honeymoon, exceeding forecasts and paving the way for significant expansion.
Australia's Boss Energy relaunches uranium production at Honeymoon, exceeding forecasts and paving the way for significant expansion.
Following an assessment by INSARR, the Hoger Onderwijs research reactor at the RID Institute has been praised for the advances it has made in safety following major modernizations.
Following an assessment by INSARR, the Hoger Onderwijs research reactor at the RID Institute has been praised for the advances it has made in safety following major modernizations.
Nuclear power is gaining ground, prioritized as a key solution to climate change at the COP in December 2023. A major challenge lies ahead for 2050, despite the geopolitical challenges.
Nuclear power is gaining ground, prioritized as a key solution to climate change at the COP in December 2023. A major challenge lies ahead for 2050, despite the geopolitical challenges.
In the face of the climate emergency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is stressing the crucial role of nuclear power in achieving carbon neutrality targets, notably at the G20 summit in Rio.
In the face of the climate emergency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is stressing the crucial role of nuclear power in achieving carbon neutrality targets, notably at the G20 summit in Rio.
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan experienced a temporary interruption in the discharge of treated water into the Pacific Ocean, caused by a partial power cut on Wednesday.
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan experienced a temporary interruption in the discharge of treated water into the Pacific Ocean, caused by a partial power cut on Wednesday.
Bulgaria concludes a partnership with Westinghouse for the development of new nuclear units at Kozloduy, aimed at diversifying nuclear fuel suppliers.
Bulgaria concludes a partnership with Westinghouse for the development of new nuclear units at Kozloduy, aimed at diversifying nuclear fuel suppliers.
Hinkley Point C, a major nuclear project in Somerset, UK, is training thousands of people and significantly enhancing local economic growth.
Hinkley Point C, a major nuclear project in Somerset, UK, is training thousands of people and significantly enhancing local economic growth.
The license renewal application for the Dresden nuclear units could extend their operation to 2049 and 2051, supported by legislative reforms in Illinois.
The license renewal application for the Dresden nuclear units could extend their operation to 2049 and 2051, supported by legislative reforms in Illinois.
Luxembourg-based Trident Investment launches Triton, a fund designed to channel significant capital into the nuclear fuel sector, including uranium mining and enrichment.
Luxembourg-based Trident Investment launches Triton, a fund designed to channel significant capital into the nuclear fuel sector, including uranium mining and enrichment.
Ukraine consolidates its energy security by intensifying its collaboration with Holtec International for the deployment of modular reactors and spent fuel management.
Ukraine consolidates its energy security by intensifying its collaboration with Holtec International for the deployment of modular reactors and spent fuel management.
Kazakhstan, with its vast uranium resources, is seriously considering the adoption of nuclear power to diversify its energy mix and meet its carbon neutrality targets. A recent event organized by the World Nuclear Association and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy highlighted the country's nuclear ambitions and the associated challenges.
Kazakhstan, with its vast uranium resources, is seriously considering the adoption of nuclear power to diversify its energy mix and meet its carbon neutrality targets. A recent event organized by the World Nuclear Association and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy highlighted the country's nuclear ambitions and the associated challenges.
Framatome, supported by EDF and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is leading the delivery of Sizewell C systems to support the UK's Net Zero targets.
Framatome, supported by EDF and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is leading the delivery of Sizewell C systems to support the UK's Net Zero targets.
A recent analysis by the Federal Court of Accounts highlights the exorbitant costs of finishing Angra 3, defying reasonable pricing principles.
A recent analysis by the Federal Court of Accounts highlights the exorbitant costs of finishing Angra 3, defying reasonable pricing principles.
Norway plans to build SMRs to increase its energy production by 8%, in collaboration with heavy industry.
Norway plans to build SMRs to increase its energy production by 8%, in collaboration with heavy industry.
In partnership with Westinghouse, Ukraine begins construction of new AP1000 nuclear reactors at Khmelnitsky, a strategic move to reduce energy dependence on Russia.
In partnership with Westinghouse, Ukraine begins construction of new AP1000 nuclear reactors at Khmelnitsky, a strategic move to reduce energy dependence on Russia.
In the midst of the crisis, Ukraine launched the construction of two nuclear reactors using American technology, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian energy.
In the midst of the crisis, Ukraine launched the construction of two nuclear reactors using American technology, with the aim of reducing its dependence on Russian energy.
The United States and Japan step up their collaboration on fusion energy, announced by David Turk and Masahito Moriyama.
The United States and Japan step up their collaboration on fusion energy, announced by David Turk and Masahito Moriyama.
The IAEA warns of the dangers of recent attacks on the Zaporijjia power plant, pointing to a potential escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
The IAEA warns of the dangers of recent attacks on the Zaporijjia power plant, pointing to a potential escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
In 2024, EDF will spend three billion euros of its own funds on the EPR2 project, as part of a national nuclear stimulus plan.
In 2024, EDF will spend three billion euros of its own funds on the EPR2 project, as part of a national nuclear stimulus plan.
The merger of ASN and IRSN was definitively ratified by the Senate in a decisive vote on Tuesday night. A major change that is giving rise to debate and concern.
The merger of ASN and IRSN was definitively ratified by the Senate in a decisive vote on Tuesday night. A major change that is giving rise to debate and concern.
After the cancellation of a key project and a cost explosion, the US small nuclear reactor (SMR) industry faces new challenges, but remains hopeful for commissioning by 2030.
After the cancellation of a key project and a cost explosion, the US small nuclear reactor (SMR) industry faces new challenges, but remains hopeful for commissioning by 2030.

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