The pouring of the first nuclear concrete for Sanmen Unit 4 is a critical milestone for Westinghouse Electric Company's AP1000® technology and its economic and safety benefits in China. Modular construction and passive safety systems allow for cost reduction and improved quality and safety.

Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel hosted a symposium in Warsaw to highlight the opportunities presented by Poland's new nuclear power program, including the AP1000® reactor program. The symposium highlighted the importance of cooperation on civil nuclear energy for the future of Europe's energy security.

Georgia Power reaches a major milestone in the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion with the production of electricity from the Vogtle 3 generator. Hot functional testing of the Vogtle 4 unit has also begun, with the goal of commercial operation in the coming quarters.

The Saint-Laurent-des-Eaux nuclear power plant is undergoing a "complete check-up" to extend its life by ten years, with an investment five times higher than at the last review in 2013. This program is part of the Grand Carénage, EDF's largest industrial program since its creation in 1946, aimed at modernizing and extending the life of power plants beyond 40 years to cope with climate change.

EDF has created a new subsidiary, Nuward, to develop a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in France, with the aim of becoming the European leader in this field and starting construction of the reference plant in 2030.

The European Union's negotiations on hydrogen produced from nuclear energy could hamper its efforts to develop renewable energy.

Westinghouse Electric Company will supply VVER-440 fuel assemblies to CEZ's Dukovany nuclear power plants, replacing the current supplier, as part of a seven-year contract to diversify supply sources and ensure energy security in the Czech Republic.

Uniper wins contract to dismantle two moisture separator heaters at the Mühleberg nuclear power plant in Switzerland

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) is collaborating with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) to invest in the development of the BWRX-300 standard design.

Russia strengthens its strategic partnership with Algeria in nuclear energy. ROSATOM and the Algerian Atomic Energy Commission (COMENA) organized a workshop to discuss nuclear energy solutions for the Algerian energy market.

Despite opposition from many in the nuclear sector, the French government wants to continue its nuclear safety reform, which aims to merge the Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) with the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).

Russia and China have signed a long-term cooperation agreement in the field of nuclear energy. This agreement covers a wide range of areas and provides for the establishment of a roadmap for the implementation of new projects.

Opponents of EDF's Sizewell C nuclear power plant project in the United Kingdom have begun a two-day trial in London to challenge the development consent granted by the British government in July 2022.

Uganda, seeking to meet its growing demand for electricity and ensure energy security, is considering adding nuclear power to its energy mix.

The development of nuclear energy is an important part of Dutch energy and climate policy, with plans to build two new nuclear power plants by 2035.

Poland is embarking on an ambitious project to build SMR nuclear power plants to transform its energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The nuclear industry is looking to modular reactors to secure its future. With the announcement of discussions between Fortum and Rolls-Royce to build small nuclear reactors in Scandinavia, this innovative technology could soon become a reality.

The British industrial group Rolls-Royce has obtained 2.9 million pounds of funding to develop small modular reactors for future lunar bases. With the help of several British universities, including Oxford, Rolls-Royce plans to send the first modular nuclear reactor to the moon by 2029.

France is pushing to include nuclear power in the European Union's renewable energy targets, but seven other countries oppose it, saying it could slow the development of renewable energy needed to meet climate goals.

The UK wants to replace aging nuclear power plants. To this end, it is launching a competition for SMRs to stimulate investment in the nuclear energy sector.

Cracks have been identified in the emergency piping of EDF reactors at Penly 1, Penly 2 and Cattenom 3. Although this does not call into question the electricity production of the French nuclear fleet for the coming winter, it does highlight the importance of accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources.

GSE Solutions was chosen to upgrade the training simulators of the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland, owned by the Finnish company TVO. This two-phase contract, to be completed by August 2025, will enhance the operator training experience through the use of the latest simulation technologies.

Orano is relaunching the Imouraren uranium deposit project in Niger, after a pause of several years. This time, the group is opting for a more environmentally friendly method of extraction, while continuing to preserve the drinking water table.

EDF submits to ASN its revised reactor control strategy following the discovery of major cracks in the piping of certain nuclear power plants. Several cracks were detected, including one of unprecedented size at Penly 1.

French start-up Neext Engineering is partnering with major players in the nuclear industry to create a modular nuclear power plant. This integrated energy solution aims to decarbonize industry by producing electricity and heat, as well as other industrial solutions such as the production of hydrogen, ammonia or synthetic fuels.