Framatome has developed an innovative low-enriched fuel for the FRM II research reactor. This major advance in the development of high-density monolithic fuels will allow the reactor to maintain its high level of performance while using less enriched uranium.

The MATCH program highlights the need for 16,700 new engineering employees by 2033 to meet the needs of the nuclear industry. It also highlights the efforts of the profession to structure itself and attract new talent.

The construction of two new-generation EPR nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C involves 9,000 people and is the largest construction site in Europe for any industry. Despite cost and time revisions, EDF is hoping for a June 2027 commissioning date.

U.S. communities and businesses are interested in small, next-generation nuclear reactors to replace existing plants, but only NuScale's model has been validated to date. Commercialization and operation are still fraught with regulatory and financial hurdles.

The public debate on the relaunch of nuclear power in France has raised strong questions among citizens about waste, risks and financing. Although it was disrupted by the government's forced revival of the atom, the debate brought together 5,000 participants and as many contributions.

EDF CEO Luc Rémont recently visited the Hinkley Point nuclear reactor site in the UK and stressed the importance of "industrial cadence" for the successful construction of future French nuclear power plants. He explained how the experience gained on this site can help EDF avoid past mistakes.

EDF's revised plan to inspect and repair welds in its nuclear reactors has been deemed "appropriate" by the French nuclear safety authority. The new plan calls for increased verification of repaired welds.

The IAEA report on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine raises concerns about nuclear safety due to maintenance cutbacks, staff shortages and spare parts shortages.

Holtec, which specializes in nuclear technology, and Energoatom, the Ukrainian national atomic energy company, have signed an agreement to set up a pilot project for small-scale nuclear reactors in Ukraine. The agreement also provides for the construction of a plant to produce equipment for these reactors in the country.

A new facility, the Hydrogen Micro Hub, will accelerate the production and supply of hydrogen. This joint venture between SK E&C, Hyundai Engineering and USNC represents a significant step towards a sustainable hydrogen economy.

The Groupement des Industriels Français de l'Énergie Nucléaire (GIFEN) has submitted to the French government the "MATCH" program, a study commissioned in January 2023 to assess the needs and challenges for the revival of the nuclear industry desired by President Macron.

Rosatom obtains a license to build the first SMR nuclear reactor on earth in harsh Arctic conditions, providing a clean and stable source of energy to Yakutia. The project will also create a strong industrial cluster and contribute to the economic growth of the region.

The French nuclear industry must recruit and train 100,000 people over the next ten years to support the revival of the atom. The most sought-after trades will be boiler making (+140%) and civil engineering (+220%).

The revival of nuclear power in France will require 100,000 new employees over the next ten years to meet the industrial and human challenges. The industry expects a 25% increase in work volume.

Closing all nuclear power plants in the U.S. would result in a significant increase in emissions from coal and other fuels. Economic impacts were also assessed, with researchers estimating that this would result in annual costs of between $50.4 billion and $220.2 billion.

Canada is accelerating its transition to low-carbon energy production through a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the provinces of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Rosatom Overseas and the Development Corporation will build a low-power nuclear power plant on land in northern Yakutia, in the Russian Arctic. The project will use advanced domestic technologies and meet all post-Fukushima safety requirements.

Poland is turning to nuclear power to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Two modular nuclear power plant projects are being developed by KGHM and Orlen Synthos Green Energy, with the support of the Polish government.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will regulate fusion energy systems under a derived matter framework, rather than a nuclear reactor framework. This decision is intended to provide regulatory certainty for fusion systems and ensure their safe and effective deployment.

Leaders of nuclear energy associations are calling for a crucial role for nuclear power in the transition to a sustainable, clean energy future at the Nuclear Energy Forum in Sapporo, and are asking G7 ministers to take meaningful action to maximize its benefits.

EnBW gets approval to dismantle unit 2 of its Neckarwestheim nuclear power plant, taking an important step in the implementation of the energy transition in Germany. The company is the first nuclear power plant operator in Germany to have obtained all decommissioning permits for its plants.

Finland has finally put its new French-designed EPR nuclear reactor into commercial operation, after 18 years of construction and numerous delays. The launch comes just as Germany has shut down its last three reactors, marking the culmination of more than 20 years of phasing out atomic power in the country.

IAEA experts said Kazakhstan has made progress in implementing the recommendations of an IAEA nuclear infrastructure review mission in 2016. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy has proposed the potential reintroduction of nuclear power to diversify its energy mix and reduce CO2 emissions.

The Minister of Energy Transition defends the creation of 10,000 new jobs annually as part of a "Marshall Plan for skills". The government wants to revive the nuclear industry to achieve the goal of complete decarbonization of energy by 2050.