Impact assessment process begins for Canadian new-build
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are inviting public comments on the initial description of the project which , along with a…
Fortum deepens cooperation with Steady Energy
“At Fortum, we have almost 50 years of experience in owning and operating nuclear power plants safely and with good results,” said Anni Jaarinen, Director of Fortum’s Nuclear Service. “We…
Hinkley Point B plant declared free of fuel
Hinkley Point B – comprising two Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors (AGRs) – was first synchronised to the electricity grid in February 1976. The plant generated more than 311 terawatt-hours of electricity…
In pictures: Second Hinkley Point C reactor vessel delivered to site
The high-strength steel cylinder – weighing 500 tonnes and measuring 13 metres in length – was fabricated by Framatome at its Saint-Marcel plant in Chalon-sur-Saône, eastern France. Framatome announced the…
Akkuyu 2’s turbine generator stator installed
The 12-metre-long, 4.2-metre-diameter generator stator is one of the heaviest components in a nuclear power plant, with preparations including reinforcement of the turbine hall floor, Rosatom said. Being transported to the…
Argentina and Brazil MoU on maritime nuclear regulation
The first vice president of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ARN) Board of Directors, Carlos Terrado, said: “Technological advances – particularly small modular reactors and shipboard or floating platform reactor projects – open up…
Agreements for potential deployment of NANO microreactors
Under the MoU with Ameresco, the two companies will explore the potential integration of NANO Nuclear’s suite of advanced modular microreactors – including KRONOS MMR, ZEUS and LOKI MMR –…
Nuclear at heart of Kazakh plans says president
“Kazakhstan must become a digital power; it’s a matter of our shared survival as a civilised country in the new technological era. I’m convinced our people are mentally prepared for…
Bulk sample programme begins at Tony M mine
The programme, which began in late December, will run over 12-14 weeks, using contract mining services provided by Nevada company GenX Mining Contractors. Mineralised material recovered during the programme will…
First mobile sorption unit launched by Rosatom
The mobile sorption unit, installed by Rosatom mining division company JSC Dalur, consists of container-type modules including mobile sorption columns, solution and sorbent tanks and an electrical substation and control room.…
