Westinghouse, Tetra Tech to collaborate on nuclear new-build projects

Under the MoU, Tetra Tech Canada – the Canadian subsidiary of US-based consulting and engineering services firm Tetra Tech Inc – will leverage its deep engineering expertise and its large…

Saskatchewan to evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies

In October last year, the Government of Saskatchewan released the Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan, setting out its vision and long-term strategy for electricity in the province.…

First concrete for Uzbekistan SMR ‘well before December’

According to the president’s news service the two also talked about “expanding cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy”, in areas such as agriculture and medicine. First concrete for…

Steam generator removal begins at German plant

The first steam generator – measuring 20 metres in height and weighing 365 tonnes – was detached from its installation position inside the reactor building on 20 January, gradually lifted,…

Amentum awarded further UK contracts by EDF

Amentum is the delivery partner for programme, project and construction management services at Hinkley Point C; sole programme and project management delivery partner at Sizewell C; and also supports the…

Strategic agreements for US cobalt-60 supply chain

The three companies have entered into long-term agreements to implement newly developed cobalt-60 (Co-60) production technology for pressurised water reactors (PWRs) at units 1 and 2 of PSEG’s Salem nuclear…

Stellaria seeks permission to build experimental reactor

The company – a start-up spun out of the French Alternative Energies & Atomic Energy Commission and Schneider Electric – submitted its application for the creation authorisation decree (DAC) for…

Zhangzhou 3’s steam generators lifted into place

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued construction licences for Zhangzhou units 1 and 2 on 9 October 2019 to CNNC-Guodian Zhangzhou Energy Company, the owner of the Zhangzhou nuclear…

Mott MacDonald to advise UK government on Sizewell C

Under the contract – valued at between GBP3.64 and GBP4.84 million (USD5-6.7 million) – Mott MacDonald will provide expert advice, guidance and support to enable government to effectively fulfil its…

Indian government releases draft energy policy

The Draft National Electricity Policy 2026, once finalised, will replace India’s first National Electricity Policy (NEP) which dates back to 2005. That policy addressed fundamental challenges for the power sector, including…