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The normal start-up of the Olkiluoto EPR nuclear reactor in Finland has been postponed to the beginning of March, the Finnish operator announced.
The normal start-up of the Olkiluoto EPR nuclear reactor in Finland has been postponed to the beginning of March, the Finnish operator announced.
For young Japanese people, studying atomic energy and becoming an engineer or researcher is like a life choice against the current.
For young Japanese people, studying atomic energy and becoming an engineer or researcher is like a life choice against the current.
About 500 welders will still be mobilized in 2023 at EDF to repair the pipes of six nuclear reactors.
About 500 welders will still be mobilized in 2023 at EDF to repair the pipes of six nuclear reactors.
The announcement in recent days by EDF of major "preventive" repairs on reactors augurs a still uncertain year 2023.
The announcement in recent days by EDF of major "preventive" repairs on reactors augurs a still uncertain year 2023.
Gentilly-2, a nuclear reactor is shut down, after 29 years of operation, Hydro-Quebec begins its decommissioning.
Gentilly-2, a nuclear reactor is shut down, after 29 years of operation, Hydro-Quebec begins its decommissioning.
In Belgium, the Commission des dispositions nucléaires (CPN), informs Engie of the country's nuclear decommissioning provisions.
In Belgium, the Commission des dispositions nucléaires (CPN), informs Engie of the country's nuclear decommissioning provisions.
Hitachi Nuclear Energy announces that it has submitted a generic design evaluation application for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR).
Hitachi Nuclear Energy announces that it has submitted a generic design evaluation application for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR).
Rolls-Royce announced that it has shortlisted three sites to host its first small nuclear reactor (SNR) plant.
Rolls-Royce announced that it has shortlisted three sites to host its first small nuclear reactor (SNR) plant.
The market for nuclear fusion will grow and could reach $40,000 billion, after decades of study and research.
The market for nuclear fusion will grow and could reach $40,000 billion, after decades of study and research.
EDF is maintaining its planned generation range for 2023, with the objective of preserving the next winter 2023-24.
EDF is maintaining its planned generation range for 2023, with the objective of preserving the next winter 2023-24.
Hinkley Point C is experiencing delays, however the first reactor at the site is nearing completion and delivery.
Hinkley Point C is experiencing delays, however the first reactor at the site is nearing completion and delivery.
Ultra Safe Nuclear announces the conclusion of two agreements to contribute to the development of micro-modular reactors.
Ultra Safe Nuclear announces the conclusion of two agreements to contribute to the development of micro-modular reactors.
Two other nuclear reactors will not be able to restart until the end of this winter, and six others will have to be shut down in 2023.
Two other nuclear reactors will not be able to restart until the end of this winter, and six others will have to be shut down in 2023.
Fennovoima Oy has announced the termination of its contract with the Russian company Rosatom for the construction of a reactor in Hanhikivi.
Fennovoima Oy has announced the termination of its contract with the Russian company Rosatom for the construction of a reactor in Hanhikivi.
Poland reaches agreement with Westinghouse for the implementation of the first AP1000 nuclear reactors.
Poland reaches agreement with Westinghouse for the implementation of the first AP1000 nuclear reactors.
Orano completes the dismantling of the boiling water reactor core at the Vermont Yankee power plant in the United States.
Orano completes the dismantling of the boiling water reactor core at the Vermont Yankee power plant in the United States.
The IAEA is conducting a mission to Bangladesh to review the regulatory framework for nuclear safety and radiation protection.
The IAEA is conducting a mission to Bangladesh to review the regulatory framework for nuclear safety and radiation protection.
The United States realizes for the first time, the fusion, by the national laboratory of the Department Of Energy (DOE).
The United States realizes for the first time, the fusion, by the national laboratory of the Department Of Energy (DOE).
In the Netherlands, nuclear power seemed to have little future until recently, but the government has announced a new nuclear power program.
In the Netherlands, nuclear power seemed to have little future until recently, but the government has announced a new nuclear power program.
Framatome and NuScale Power announce the signing of two new fuel handling and services contracts.
Framatome and NuScale Power announce the signing of two new fuel handling and services contracts.
Sizewell C, a nuclear power plant in England, is the subject of an advance framework agreement between Framatome and Nuclear New Build Generation.
Sizewell C, a nuclear power plant in England, is the subject of an advance framework agreement between Framatome and Nuclear New Build Generation.
EDF and Fortum sign a framework cooperation agreement for the deployment of nuclear reactors in Sweden and Finland.
EDF and Fortum sign a framework cooperation agreement for the deployment of nuclear reactors in Sweden and Finland.
EDF announced on Friday that three additional nuclear reactors will be restarted overnight, allowing the French electricity network to run with 40 reactors connected out of 56, on the eve of a predicted drop in temperatures.
EDF announced on Friday that three additional nuclear reactors will be restarted overnight, allowing the French electricity network to run with 40 reactors connected out of 56, on the eve of a predicted drop in temperatures.
While waiting to select one of the offers from Westinghouse or Framatome for the maintenance of the country's only nuclear power plant. Bulgaria has to deal with a leak managed by its current manager and judged as not serious.
While waiting to select one of the offers from Westinghouse or Framatome for the maintenance of the country's only nuclear power plant. Bulgaria has to deal with a leak managed by its current manager and judged as not serious.
The French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN), through its Director General, Olivier Gupta, invited EDF on Wednesday to work to provide proof that its reactors will be able to be extended beyond 50 years.
The French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN), through its Director General, Olivier Gupta, invited EDF on Wednesday to work to provide proof that its reactors will be able to be extended beyond 50 years.
Thales and German start-up Marvel Fusion have signed a partnership to accelerate research into nuclear laser fusion.
Thales and German start-up Marvel Fusion have signed a partnership to accelerate research into nuclear laser fusion.

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