Criticality for fourth US microreactor to meet 4 July deadline
Austin, Texas-based Aalo was named in August last year by the Department of Energy (DOE) as one of 11 advanced reactor projects initially selected for support through its Nuclear Reactor…
UKAEA, Eni create joint venture for fusion fuel cycle
The joint venture – named RH3OVA and incorporated in the UK – offers end-to-end services across the fuel lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility studies to deployment and operational support. Deuterium and…
Fuel loading completed at Mochovce 4
The loading of the fuel into the new reactor in Slovakia marks the transition from the construction phase to the start-up phase of a new nuclear power unit. The VVER-440 unit…
Fresh look needed at licensing approach for small reactors – Likhachev
In comments carried by Russia’s state nuclear corporation’s Strana Rosatom publication, Likhachev said: “The rapid activation of the US administration and developers is a clear example that forecasts for accelerated development…
Second Taipingling unit begins supplying power
Taipingling 2 received an operating licence from China’s National Nuclear Safety Administration on 30 April. The loading of a total of 177 fuel assemblies was completed on 3 May. It…
EIB grants loan for Orano Med development
Orano Med – a subsidiary of the Orano group specialising in nuclear medicine – develops lead-212-based targeted alpha therapies, a new class of cancer treatments. By using the unique properties…
Palisades enters final stage of work before restart
Among the final accomplishments in this ‘project phase’ of restart was placement of the plant’s turbine-generator on turning gear following extensive inspections, maintenance, testing, and refurbishment activities. Holtec said another…
TRISO fuel delivered for Kaleidos reactor experiment
The tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) fuel was fabricated by Standard Nuclear to Radiant’s specifications earlier this year. It will be used to power Radiant’s Kaleidos reactor to conduct a full-power, full-temperature…
International safety review of Finnish SMR design completed
The Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) conducted a preliminary safety assessment of the LDR-50 last year. In June 2025, STUK said the draft concept assessment for Steady Energy’s…
Nuclear can play its part in decarbonising shipping, says IMO chief
Speaking at the Accelerating Nuclear for Energy Generation and Shipping conference in London, he said that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) had a long-standing agnostic view on the different fueling…
