Despite extreme weather conditions this summer, offline nuclear capacity in the United States decreased by 16% compared to 2023, thanks to a reduction in unplanned outages, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Despite extreme weather conditions this summer, offline nuclear capacity in the United States decreased by 16% compared to 2023, thanks to a reduction in unplanned outages, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The startup Calogena has taken a crucial step forward in its low-power nuclear boiler project for urban heating, submitting an application for approval to the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).
The startup Calogena has taken a crucial step forward in its low-power nuclear boiler project for urban heating, submitting an application for approval to the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).
For the first time since 2011, a sample of radioactive debris was extracted from the damaged reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant. This breakthrough paves the way for new analyses essential to the decommissioning process.
For the first time since 2011, a sample of radioactive debris was extracted from the damaged reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant. This breakthrough paves the way for new analyses essential to the decommissioning process.
During Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Paris, Emmanuel Macron strengthened the strategic partnership between France and Kazakhstan, offering French expertise to support the development of civilian nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.
During Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Paris, Emmanuel Macron strengthened the strategic partnership between France and Kazakhstan, offering French expertise to support the development of civilian nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.
The Nigerien junta criticizes Orano's suspension of activities, claiming the decision harms stakeholder commitments and lacks transparency, according to a document from the state-owned company Sopamin.
The Nigerien junta criticizes Orano's suspension of activities, claiming the decision harms stakeholder commitments and lacks transparency, according to a document from the state-owned company Sopamin.
The refusal by the U.S. energy regulator for an Amazon data center project powered by nuclear energy has led to a stock drop for several energy companies on the New York Stock Exchange.
The refusal by the U.S. energy regulator for an Amazon data center project powered by nuclear energy has led to a stock drop for several energy companies on the New York Stock Exchange.
GE Vernova partners with Worley Chemetics to manufacture a key component of the BWRX-300 modular reactor, aiming to enhance safety and stimulate Ontario's nuclear economy.
GE Vernova partners with Worley Chemetics to manufacture a key component of the BWRX-300 modular reactor, aiming to enhance safety and stimulate Ontario's nuclear economy.
Nearly thirteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan resumes operations at a nuclear reactor in the northeast, reinforced to withstand tsunamis, as the country accelerates its energy transition.
Nearly thirteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan resumes operations at a nuclear reactor in the northeast, reinforced to withstand tsunamis, as the country accelerates its energy transition.
On Monday morning, Greenpeace activists entered the Gravelines nuclear power plant site to highlight the marine submersion risks associated with future EPR reactors, emphasizing the site’s vulnerability to rising sea levels.
On Monday morning, Greenpeace activists entered the Gravelines nuclear power plant site to highlight the marine submersion risks associated with future EPR reactors, emphasizing the site’s vulnerability to rising sea levels.
The Swedish judiciary has approved the construction of a radioactive waste disposal site in Forsmark, a long-term project designed to ensure secure storage for 100,000 years.
The Swedish judiciary has approved the construction of a radioactive waste disposal site in Forsmark, a long-term project designed to ensure secure storage for 100,000 years.
The French government has injected €300 million into Orano, a nuclear specialist, to increase its uranium enrichment capacity and support its international market expansion against Rosatom.
The French government has injected €300 million into Orano, a nuclear specialist, to increase its uranium enrichment capacity and support its international market expansion against Rosatom.
The Slovenian Parliament has decided to cancel the referendum on building a second reactor at the Krsko nuclear plant, a controversial project aimed at strengthening the country's nuclear energy production.
The Slovenian Parliament has decided to cancel the referendum on building a second reactor at the Krsko nuclear plant, a controversial project aimed at strengthening the country's nuclear energy production.
TEPCO will resume extracting radioactive materials in Fukushima after resolving a technical issue. This operation marks a key step in dismantling the plant affected by a tsunami in 2011.
TEPCO will resume extracting radioactive materials in Fukushima after resolving a technical issue. This operation marks a key step in dismantling the plant affected by a tsunami in 2011.
A Swedish expert questions the government’s review on nuclear development, claiming it does not account for potential variations in electricity demand, particularly in the northern part of the country.
A Swedish expert questions the government’s review on nuclear development, claiming it does not account for potential variations in electricity demand, particularly in the northern part of the country.
The third unit of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan, China, has reached a major milestone with the installation of the outer dome, marking the completion of the main structure.
The third unit of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan, China, has reached a major milestone with the installation of the outer dome, marking the completion of the main structure.
The nomination of Pierre-Marie Abadie to chair the future Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) was approved by Parliament, despite concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
The nomination of Pierre-Marie Abadie to chair the future Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) was approved by Parliament, despite concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
The project to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island plant, financed by Microsoft and Constellation Energy, aims to provide 835 MW of clean energy to meet the growing needs of data centers, with a scheduled reactivation by 2028.
The project to restart Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island plant, financed by Microsoft and Constellation Energy, aims to provide 835 MW of clean energy to meet the growing needs of data centers, with a scheduled reactivation by 2028.
The JEK2 nuclear project in Slovenia could cost between EUR 9.5 and 15.4 billion according to an independent review. The Prime Minister plans a referendum in 2024 before a final decision expected in 2028.
The JEK2 nuclear project in Slovenia could cost between EUR 9.5 and 15.4 billion according to an independent review. The Prime Minister plans a referendum in 2024 before a final decision expected in 2028.
Orano creates two sharing groups dedicated to fast neutron reactors in France. These groups bring together the main designers of advanced modular reactors, aiming to develop sustainable nuclear fuel solutions.
Orano creates two sharing groups dedicated to fast neutron reactors in France. These groups bring together the main designers of advanced modular reactors, aiming to develop sustainable nuclear fuel solutions.
The Italian government, led by Giorgia Meloni, is preparing a legislative framework to reintroduce nuclear energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reduce dependence on Russian gas.
The Italian government, led by Giorgia Meloni, is preparing a legislative framework to reintroduce nuclear energy, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Members of the European Nuclear Energy Alliance have called on the upcoming European Commission to recognize the role of nuclear and renewables in Europe's decarbonization between 2024 and 2029.
Members of the European Nuclear Energy Alliance have called on the upcoming European Commission to recognize the role of nuclear and renewables in Europe's decarbonization between 2024 and 2029.
