First JET tiles removed, studied for impact of high-powered plasmas
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is decommissioning the Joint European Torus (JET), which ended plasma science operations in December 2023 after 40 years as the world-leading fusion facility. It…
Contract awarded for Sizewell C turbines
A contract signing ceremony was held at Sizewell C’s London offices on 30 September. The value of the contract was not disclosed. Each of the two turbine halls at Sizewell…
Momentum builds for micro-modular reactor developer
The Italy-based company has this week announced it has signed memorandums of understanding with US-based energy solutions provider Ameresco, to establish a comprehensive framework for siting, development, construction, integration, operation,…
Italian government introduces draft bill on nuclear energy
The bill empowers the government to comprehensively regulate the introduction of ‘sustainable’ nuclear power, within the framework of European decarbonisation policies by 2050 and energy security objectives. The mandate includes,…
Power fully restored to Chernobyl site
Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the loss of power to the Chernobyl site “once again underlines risks to nuclear safety during the…
Uzbek mining joint venture enters next phase
The structure of the joint venture between French nuclear materials group Orano, state-owned Uzbek uranium producer Navoiyuran, and Japanese company ITOCHU Corporation has now been updated, with Orano and Navoiyuran…
Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit
The Czech Ministry of Trade and Industry said: “The country has already obtained EC approval for state aid for one unit in the past, but after the decision to build…
Germany boosts funding for fusion research
The implements a flagship measure of the High-Tech Agenda Germany – announced in July by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) – in fusion, identified as one…
Data centres and energy proposals sought for Savannah River and other US federal sites
Ten tracts of land totalling 3,103 acres (1,256 hectares) at the Savannah River Site have been identified for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure projects and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)…
Urenco USA given go-ahead for 10% enrichment
Initial production of LEU+ will take place this year, with the first product deliveries to a fuel fabricator planned for 2026. The company said it received the authorisation from the…
