Japan continues to deal with the consequences of the unprecedented Fukushima disaster. While progress has been made in decontaminating the affected region, the management of radioactive water from the Fukushima plant remains a major challenge.

Greenpeace accuses the French nuclear industry of being under the sway of Russia, a dependence that calls into question France's position on sanctions against Rosatom and underlines the importance of diversifying the sources of nuclear energy supply.

The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) is building the ACP100 reactor, an innovative project in the field of nuclear energy.

The French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is launching an initiative to strengthen the country's "energy sovereignty" by creating two start-ups, Hexana and Stellaria, to develop a new generation of decarbonized Small Modular Reactors (SMR) capable of digesting existing nuclear waste.

EDF is facing new challenges in the maintenance of its nuclear plants in France. ASN reported the detection of thermal fatigue cracks in emergency piping in two reactors.

EDF Energy has announced a two-year extension to the life of its Hartlepool and Heysham 1 nuclear power stations in the UK. This decision will invest £1 billion over the period 2023-25 to help UK power stations maintain production.

Occupied by the Russian army for more than a year, the situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant is becoming increasingly critical. After a new wave of Russian strikes, the last line of communication between the plant and the Ukrainian power grid was cut and the plant went into "black out" mode.

The unions of the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) and the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) have expressed reservations about the plan to merge the two organizations announced by the French government last February. Staff representatives are concerned about the consequences of this reform.

A new crack on an EDF nuclear reactor has just been discovered. This worrying situation has reopened the debate on the safety of the French nuclear fleet and requires additional controls to avoid any risk of leakage and guarantee the safety of the installations.

A new crack discovered in a relief pipe of the Penly 1 reactor has raised questions about the safety of French nuclear power plants.

A new crack on Penly 1 in Seine-Maritime has been discovered, rekindling concerns about the safety of EDF's nuclear fleet and the population.

The second reactor of the Belarusian nuclear power plant is about to be connected to the grid, according to the country's energy minister, who also stressed the importance of safety and operational reliability of the plant.

The AP1000 nuclear reactor at the Vogtle Generating Station in Georgia reached "initial criticality" on March 4, 2023, marking a significant milestone in clean nuclear power generation.

Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare, EDF and Edison are joining forces to evaluate the possibilities of industrial cooperation in the development of small modular reactors (SMR) in Europe.

The Minister of Energy Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, announced today that Framatome will relocate a key stage of nuclear tank manufacturing to France, a sign of support for a sector that President Emmanuel Macron wants to revive.

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates has begun commercial operation of its Unit 3, marking a significant milestone in the country's peaceful Nuclear Power Program. With an additional 1,400 MW of generating capacity, the plant now provides up to 4,200 MW of clean, reliable electricity to the grid around the clock.

Eleven European Union countries, including France, have announced their intention to strengthen their cooperation in the field of nuclear energy to achieve climate objectives. This initiative is not well received by some countries, including Germany and Spain, which are opposed to nuclear energy.

The CEZ energy group plans to launch its first Small modular reactors (SMR) within 10 years to complement the Czech energy mix and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

The abolition of the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) announced by the French government worries researchers and employees of the organization. Cécile Cunin and Jean Desquines, two experts in nuclear research, explain why this independent body is essential to guarantee the credibility of scientific opinions in a sensitive sector.

EDF is in dialogue with the French Nuclear Safety Authority (Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire) in order to postpone the date initially scheduled for the end of 2024, for the replacement of the cover of the EPR reactor vessel under construction in Flamanville. The postponement proposed by Framatome will make it possible to carry out this replacement until mid-2025, as well as to defuse the anomalies on the cover. However, this new delay will result in an estimated additional cost of €500 million, bringing the total to €13.2 billion.

IRSN's Board of Directors is sounding the alarm about the risks of abolishing the institute in a government reorganization project. The unions fear for nuclear safety in the event of the departure of staff and for France's capacity for expertise in this field.

Finland has just taken a decision that could mark the Finnish nuclear landscape in the long term. After obtaining the agreement of the government parties, including the Greens, Minister of the Economy Mika Lintilä announced that the nuclear power plant near Loviisa - whose life was initially planned to last until 2027 and 2030 - will be extended until 2050. This measure is intended to be a significant investment to ensure a positive climate balance and reliable electricity for another 30 years.

Sheffield Forgemasters and Holtec Britain are collaborating on the development of components for the SMR-160 reactor. This collaboration will position Sheffield Forgemasters at the top of the supply chain for the manufacture of small modular reactors in the UK. SMRs offer enhanced security features and are deployable faster and at a lower cost.

There have been significant changes in the U.S. nuclear information sharing rules. Mexico becomes an unrestricted authorized country, while Colombia and Egypt are now excluded from the list of generally authorized countries.

IRSN unions fear the loss of independence of nuclear safety in France after the announcement of the merger with the ASN and the CEA. The Minister of Energy Transition is scheduled to meet with union representatives to discuss this reorganization.