GE Vernova Hitachi, AFRY to collaborate on SMR deployment
Through the Main Services Agreement, AFRY will deliver engineering and advisory services that leverage its deep sector knowledge, regional expertise and extensive presence across Europe. The collaboration is expected to…
Testing of innovative VVER fuel begins
During a scheduled refuelling at Balakovo 1, three innovative fuel assemblies were loaded into the VVER-1000 reactor core, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom said. Each assembly contains 312 fuel rods…
Commission calls for Norway to prepare for nuclear energy
“The need for emission-free and stable energy sources that can help manage the natural and climate crisis and meet an increasing need for power has contributed to raising the question…
AMPERA, Scorpio team up for maritime microreactors
“This strategic collaboration agreement aims to address growing global demand for reliable, zero-carbon power solutions in maritime, offshore and port infrastructure markets,” Scorpio Tankers said. The partners plan to develop…
South Korean reactor restarts after three-year outage
The company said the unit resumed operations on 4 April “after successfully completing a 35-month facility improvement project for continued operation”. During the shutdown period, facility improvements and safety inspections…
First criticality for Indian fast breeder reactor
The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalkpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained first criticality on 6 April at 08:25 pm, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) announced, with…
Construction of second Jinqimen unit begins
The construction of two 1200 MWe Hualong One reactors as Phase I of the Jinqimen plant was approved by China’s State Council at a meeting on 29 December 2023. A…
Diablo Canyon receives licence renewals
Diablo Canyon provides nearly 9% of California’s electricity and 17% of its zero-carbon energy. Ten years ago, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) reached an agreement with environmental and labour groups…
Polish companies team up for regional SMR deployment
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to facilitate collaboration between the companies and establish working groups to jointly explore potential projects in Central and Eastern Europe. These activities will include…
Reactor vessel installed at Lianjiang unit 2
State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) said the reactor pressure vessel of unit 2 was successfully hoisted into place on Wednesday, “marking the start of the equipment installation phase for both…
