Podcast: Johan Svenningsson on Sweden’s ‘Nuclear 2.0’, and his World Nuclear Association role
(Click the podcast player above to listen. Scroll down this page for an edited transcript) In this edition of the World Nuclear News Podcast Svenningsson talks about what has been an…
Final safety evaluation completed for Wyoming advanced reactor
The records the technical review by US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff of the construction permit application submitted by TerraPower for a Natrium reactor plant proposed to be built at…
Denmark should invest in nuclear energy, alliance says
The alliance is led by, among others, the Confederation of Danish Industry, Dansk Metal and the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Its members also include chemical engineering firm Topsoe and engineering consultancy…
Uzbekistan progressing work on first nuclear power plant
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Modular construction completed at Xudabao VVER-1200s
In the event of leakage in the primary circuit, the passive heat removal system assures the transition of steam generators to operation in the mode of condensation of the primary…
Nuclear strategy included in Alberta MoU
The Canadian government said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) will strengthen Canada’s energy sector, reduce emissions, and deliver substantial economic benefits. Among Alberta’s commitments under the MoU, the province, “on or…
Niger reveals plans to sell Somaïr uranium
Somaïr, the operator of the Arlit uranium mine, is 63.4% owned by Orano, with the Niger state-owned mining assets company SOPAMIN holding 36.6%, but has been under the operational control…
Fifth Belgian reactor is permanently shut down
Belgium’s Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (FANC) said the operation to shut down the 445 MWe (net) pressurised water reactor (PWR) was carried out under its supervision. Doel 2 has…
India moving towards opening nuclear sector to private players, says PM
Speaking at the inauguration of private Indian space company Skyroot’s new campus in Hyderabad – which also saw the unveiling of Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I – the prime minister…
Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež deepen collaboration
The MoU will see the companies “explore opportunities across a range of technical and regulatory areas, including nuclear safety analysis, design and engineering services, evaluation and testing, technical support to…
