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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.
The Robin des Bois association expresses concern about the Jimmy start-up's plan to install a mini-nuclear reactor on a Cristal Union site in the Marne department, pointing out the potential risks associated with its Seveso high threshold classification.
The Robin des Bois association expresses concern about the Jimmy start-up's plan to install a mini-nuclear reactor on a Cristal Union site in the Marne department, pointing out the potential risks associated with its Seveso high threshold classification.
The French Parliament is about to vote on a major reform that will see the merger of ASN and IRSN. This decision raises questions of transparency and independence.
The French Parliament is about to vote on a major reform that will see the merger of ASN and IRSN. This decision raises questions of transparency and independence.
In the run-up to COP29, Azerbaijan is taking a proactive stance in promoting nuclear power as a viable solution for reducing global emissions. The initiative, supported by the IAEA at a recent summit in Brussels, aims to integrate nuclear power into global climate strategies.
In the run-up to COP29, Azerbaijan is taking a proactive stance in promoting nuclear power as a viable solution for reducing global emissions. The initiative, supported by the IAEA at a recent summit in Brussels, aims to integrate nuclear power into global climate strategies.
Norsk Kjernekraft is planning to install SMRs in Norway, aiming to produce around 10% of the country's electricity.
Norsk Kjernekraft is planning to install SMRs in Norway, aiming to produce around 10% of the country's electricity.
The IRSN trade union is planning a major demonstration against the nuclear safety reform, which it considers problematic.
The IRSN trade union is planning a major demonstration against the nuclear safety reform, which it considers problematic.
Bruno Le Maire supports TotalEnergies' involvement in nuclear power, stressing the benefits for the energy transition, despite criticism from Greenpeace.
Bruno Le Maire supports TotalEnergies' involvement in nuclear power, stressing the benefits for the energy transition, despite criticism from Greenpeace.
An agreement was reached between deputies and senators on the merger of ASN and IRSN on Wednesday April 3. The next vote, scheduled for April 9, will seal the fate of this reform.
An agreement was reached between deputies and senators on the merger of ASN and IRSN on Wednesday April 3. The next vote, scheduled for April 9, will seal the fate of this reform.
IAEA concludes nuclear safety mission to Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, approving progress and suggesting future improvements.
IAEA concludes nuclear safety mission to Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, approving progress and suggesting future improvements.
Paladin Energy started uranium production at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia on March 30, after introducing the first ore in January.
Paladin Energy started uranium production at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia on March 30, after introducing the first ore in January.
TerraPower launches its Natrium demonstration project, using sodium fast reactor technology and molten salt energy storage.
TerraPower launches its Natrium demonstration project, using sodium fast reactor technology and molten salt energy storage.
Vinci Construction wins a major project with Orano to expand the uranium plant at the Tricastin site, reducing dependence on Russian fuel.
Vinci Construction wins a major project with Orano to expand the uranium plant at the Tricastin site, reducing dependence on Russian fuel.
An agreement signed at Atomexpo 2024 in Sochi commits Rosatom to the development of floating nuclear power in Russia's Far East.
An agreement signed at Atomexpo 2024 in Sochi commits Rosatom to the development of floating nuclear power in Russia's Far East.
Holtec International plans to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant, thanks to $150 million in public funding approved by the state of Michigan.
Holtec International plans to reopen the Palisades nuclear power plant, thanks to $150 million in public funding approved by the state of Michigan.
After a twelve-year delay, EDF has announced that the first electricity from the Flamanville EPR will be injected into the national grid in summer 2024.
After a twelve-year delay, EDF has announced that the first electricity from the Flamanville EPR will be injected into the national grid in summer 2024.
France is studying the possibility of building a site for the conversion and enrichment of recycled uranium, a first outside Russia.
France is studying the possibility of building a site for the conversion and enrichment of recycled uranium, a first outside Russia.
Emmanuel Macron underlines France's support for Brazil in their joint submarine project, and even considers the nuclear future.
Emmanuel Macron underlines France's support for Brazil in their joint submarine project, and even considers the nuclear future.
EDF's takeover of General Electric's nuclear business, initially a financial negotiation, is now coming up against major geopolitical issues.
EDF's takeover of General Electric's nuclear business, initially a financial negotiation, is now coming up against major geopolitical issues.

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