University launches nuclear fission and fusion control room simulator
The university said the simulator was the first of its kind in the UK and would support the country’s clean energy goals and help enhance future nuclear safety. Funded through a GBP2 million…
Georgia nuclear power plant cleared for 80-year operating life
Hatch unit 1 began commercial operation in December 1975, with Hatch 2 following in September 1979. The units were originally licensed to operate for 40 years, with the NRC approving…
Fourth application for Swedish state support for new nuclear
The Ministry of Finance said the application states that the project involves two large-scale reactors that are estimated to generate 2,500 MW of power. The ministry said that receiving an…
Rolls-Royce joins UK-Japan HTGR development agreement
The agreements were signed during a visit to the UK by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. They cover what are termed High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Advanced Modular Reactor technology and expand on…
Dome lifted into place on Ningde 5
The lifting and installation process for the 45-metre-diameter dome took a total of two hours and forty-five minutes and was completed at 08:02 local time. It means that the HPR1000…
Saskatchewan, Czech Republic aim to cooperate on SMRs and MMRs
Saskatchewan is home to the largest and highest-grade uranium mines in the world, but does not currently have any nuclear power reactors. It is working alongside the provinces of Ontario,…
Swedish new nuclear project selects Rolls-Royce SMRs
Nuclear project company Videberg Kraft – owned by Vattenfall and Industrikraft, with the Swedish state due to become majority owner – selected Rolls-Royce SMR after a three-year process, which involved…
