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The UK unveils the finalists for the construction of small nuclear reactors, including Rolls Royce and EDF, as part of its energy supply and decarbonization strategy. Find out more about this crucial project for the country's energy future.
The UK unveils the finalists for the construction of small nuclear reactors, including Rolls Royce and EDF, as part of its energy supply and decarbonization strategy. Find out more about this crucial project for the country's energy future.
Find out the latest news on EDF's test campaign for the Flamanville EPR, the challenges facing the project and the crucial role of the ASN in authorizing commissioning.
Find out the latest news on EDF's test campaign for the Flamanville EPR, the challenges facing the project and the crucial role of the ASN in authorizing commissioning.
Global nuclear industry leaders meet in Paris, aiming to revitalize the sector and explore international financing opportunities.
Global nuclear industry leaders meet in Paris, aiming to revitalize the sector and explore international financing opportunities.
Alfeor: The "Made in France" company headed by Arnaud Montebourg takes a Major Initiative in the French Nuclear Sector
Alfeor: The "Made in France" company headed by Arnaud Montebourg takes a Major Initiative in the French Nuclear Sector
Poland takes a major step towards nuclear power, signing a historic agreement with Westinghouse-Bechtel.
Poland takes a major step towards nuclear power, signing a historic agreement with Westinghouse-Bechtel.
The 7.9% increase in EDF's nuclear output in 2023 is of great importance after the corrosion crisis of 2022. This improvement is crucial to meeting growing energy demand in France, strengthening EDF's position as a key supplier of nuclear energy in Europe, and optimizing existing infrastructures for the future.
The 7.9% increase in EDF's nuclear output in 2023 is of great importance after the corrosion crisis of 2022. This improvement is crucial to meeting growing energy demand in France, strengthening EDF's position as a key supplier of nuclear energy in Europe, and optimizing existing infrastructures for the future.
The French government is currently working on a draft law on nuclear safety, prompting concern and criticism from the inter-union group at the Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN).
The French government is currently working on a draft law on nuclear safety, prompting concern and criticism from the inter-union group at the Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN).
The French competition authority sanctions six companies suspected of collusion in nuclear site dismantling operations, highlighting anti-competitive practices and cost issues in the sector.
The French competition authority sanctions six companies suspected of collusion in nuclear site dismantling operations, highlighting anti-competitive practices and cost issues in the sector.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Bure, Meuse, to protest against the Cigéo project to bury the most radioactive nuclear waste. The event, which brought together activists of various nationalities as well as local residents, was marked by a festive atmosphere.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Bure, Meuse, to protest against the Cigéo project to bury the most radioactive nuclear waste. The event, which brought together activists of various nationalities as well as local residents, was marked by a festive atmosphere.
Slovakia joins forces with Westinghouse to diversify its nuclear fuel supply, reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy security.
Slovakia joins forces with Westinghouse to diversify its nuclear fuel supply, reducing its dependence on Russian imports and strengthening its energy security.
The IAEA confirms that the tritium concentration in the water discharged from Fukushima is well below regulatory limits. However, local concerns and international tensions have arisen over the management of wastewater from the damaged nuclear power plant.
The IAEA confirms that the tritium concentration in the water discharged from Fukushima is well below regulatory limits. However, local concerns and international tensions have arisen over the management of wastewater from the damaged nuclear power plant.
The ASN has approved the 10-year extension of Reactor 1 at the Tricastin power plant as part of EDF's "Grand carénage" program, marking the first extension beyond 40 years in France's nuclear fleet and part of a drive to align safety standards with the latest generation of reactors, with a view to extending the lifespan of power plants to 60 years and beyond.
The ASN has approved the 10-year extension of Reactor 1 at the Tricastin power plant as part of EDF's "Grand carénage" program, marking the first extension beyond 40 years in France's nuclear fleet and part of a drive to align safety standards with the latest generation of reactors, with a view to extending the lifespan of power plants to 60 years and beyond.
EDF adjusts nuclear output at Bugey and Tricastin due to impending heatwave. Environmental protection measures and the challenges of climate change require adjustments in electricity generation to mitigate thermal impact.
EDF adjusts nuclear output at Bugey and Tricastin due to impending heatwave. Environmental protection measures and the challenges of climate change require adjustments in electricity generation to mitigate thermal impact.
The Mochovce nuclear power plant in Slovakia is gradually increasing the output of its third reactor unit to 90%, with a view to reaching 100%. This marks the end of the energy start-up phase, strengthening the country's energy supply and paving the way for Slovakia to become a net energy exporter.
The Mochovce nuclear power plant in Slovakia is gradually increasing the output of its third reactor unit to 90%, with a view to reaching 100%. This marks the end of the energy start-up phase, strengthening the country's energy supply and paving the way for Slovakia to become a net energy exporter.
Silex achieves a major milestone in uranium enrichment technology with the completion of a second laser module in less than 12 months, paving the way for its imminent shipment to GLE's Wilmington facility and commissioning by the end of 2023, marking a significant step towards commercial deployment.
Silex achieves a major milestone in uranium enrichment technology with the completion of a second laser module in less than 12 months, paving the way for its imminent shipment to GLE's Wilmington facility and commissioning by the end of 2023, marking a significant step towards commercial deployment.
Iran is making major efforts to explore and set up mining complexes for nuclear elements, with the aim of strengthening its resources and energy capacity.
Iran is making major efforts to explore and set up mining complexes for nuclear elements, with the aim of strengthening its resources and energy capacity.
Remarkable advances in British nuclear fusion are currently underway thanks to the key collaboration between First Light Fusion and Tractebel.
Remarkable advances in British nuclear fusion are currently underway thanks to the key collaboration between First Light Fusion and Tractebel.
Swedish government adjusts legislation to allow construction of new nuclear reactors and meet rising electricity demand
Swedish government adjusts legislation to allow construction of new nuclear reactors and meet rising electricity demand
Ukrainian nuclear power plants maintain their capacity despite tensions: Energoatom ensures stability for the winter and avoids the impact of Russian bombing.
Ukrainian nuclear power plants maintain their capacity despite tensions: Energoatom ensures stability for the winter and avoids the impact of Russian bombing.
In a bold move, Marvel Fusion and the University of Colorado are joining forces to propel laser nuclear fusion research, offering a promising and innovative alternative to meet the world's energy needs while minimizing radioactive waste, and highlighting Europe's crucial place in this evolving energy future.
In a bold move, Marvel Fusion and the University of Colorado are joining forces to propel laser nuclear fusion research, offering a promising and innovative alternative to meet the world's energy needs while minimizing radioactive waste, and highlighting Europe's crucial place in this evolving energy future.
Startup Newcleo acquires Rütschi, an expert in nuclear pumps, to implement its innovation strategy in the development of 4th generation reactors using nuclear waste.
Startup Newcleo acquires Rütschi, an expert in nuclear pumps, to implement its innovation strategy in the development of 4th generation reactors using nuclear waste.
Indian Minister announces efforts to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and meet clean energy commitments. However, the government is looking into the possibilities of collaboration with other countries, and the arrangements for private sector participation in the development of large nuclear reactors in India.
Indian Minister announces efforts to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and meet clean energy commitments. However, the government is looking into the possibilities of collaboration with other countries, and the arrangements for private sector participation in the development of large nuclear reactors in India.
Westinghouse Electric Company receives grants from the UK government's Nuclear Fuel Fund to modernize its Springfields plant and support new-generation nuclear reactors.
Westinghouse Electric Company receives grants from the UK government's Nuclear Fuel Fund to modernize its Springfields plant and support new-generation nuclear reactors.
Nuclear expansion in China reaches a new milestone with the approval of 10 new reactors in 2022, marked by the first approvals of Chinese nuclear projects for the year 2023. At the same time, units 1 and 2 of the Xudabao power plant received approval, while evolving plans testify to the country's ambitious energy development trajectory.
Nuclear expansion in China reaches a new milestone with the approval of 10 new reactors in 2022, marked by the first approvals of Chinese nuclear projects for the year 2023. At the same time, units 1 and 2 of the Xudabao power plant received approval, while evolving plans testify to the country's ambitious energy development trajectory.

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