Six German states unite for fusion research
“Working together, they intend to advance this technological development quickly, effectively, and with strategic coordination,” the states said in a joint statement. “The goal of the Fusion Alliance is the…
Study evaluates potential market for SMRs in industrial sector
Commissioned by uranium enrichment services provider Urenco, the study – titled – analyses the energy demands of 11 industries representing 80% of industrial energy use, going beyond data centres to…
US affirms support for Korean uranium enrichment
The briefing, issued on 13 November by the White House and the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea, follows Trump’s 29 October state visit to Korea at…
Belarus to build third unit at nuclear power plant
The decision was taken at a meeting on Friday, hosted by President Alexander Lukashenko. The government has stressed the need for new capacity and studies have been carried out to…
Accident-tolerant fuel completes second US PWR cycle
The lead fuel assembly of enhanced accident tolerant fuel (E-ATF) was first loaded into unit 2 at the plant in Maryland in 2021, completing 24 months of operation before being…
Anfield breaks ground at Utah uranium mine
The symbolic first dig marked the official launch of construction activities including mine reopening, dewatering, and development, following expedited federal and state approvals. The mine, in southeastern Utah, was approved…
Korean reactor cleared for extended operation
Kori unit 2 – South Korea’s second nuclear power reactor – began commercial operation in August 1983. The 685 MWe pressurised water reactor’s operating permit expired on 8 April 2023,…
Brazil’s microreactor project under way
The National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of the development of a Brazilian 3-5 MW microreactor. The vision is for the microreactor to fit within…
UK selects Wylfa to host at least three Rolls-Royce SMRs
“Sitting on the North Wales coast, Wylfa has a strong nuclear heritage dating back to the 1960s,” the government said. “The first-of-its-kind project is expected to support up to 3,000…
Podcast: Financing new nuclear projects
This episode features World Nuclear Association’s Lola Infante, Senior Programme Lead Economics and Finance, and David Stearns, nuclear finance advisor and consultant. They consider why nuclear projects have generally been state-financed in the…
