Philippines prepares for nuclear new-build
In a circular signed on 2 October by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, the Department of Energy (DOE) formally established the policy foundations for the Philippines’ first commercially developed and operated…
Arabelle and Framatome sign Cernavoda agreements
Arabelle Solutions, which like Framatome is a subsidiary of France’s EDF, will provide equipment and services for the refurbishment of Cernavoda 1’s turbine-generator, as part of the 30-year life extension…
NANO to build Illinois MMR facility
The company announced its plans for the new facility alongside Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The facility will enable the company…
IAEA sees Spain’s progress on radioactive waste management
The five-day Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Management, Decommissioning and Remediation (ARTEMIS) mission took place from 28 September. It consisted of international experts from Australia, France,…
Fico signals Slovak-US agreement on Bohunice unit
Speaking at the European Nuclear Energy Forum in Bratislava, Fico spoke about European Union energy policy, saying there must be “common sense” and “it simply will not work without nuclear energy.…
Cold testing of second San’ao unit completed
Cold functional tests are carried out to confirm whether components and systems important to safety are properly installed and ready to operate in a cold condition. The main purpose of…
Costain to reduce height of Trawsfynydd reactor buildings
The contract was awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Set to begin later this year, the project will reshape the site’s iconic…
GVH, Samsung C&T form BWRX-300 strategic alliance
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) is GE Vernova’s nuclear energy business, and is a GE Vernova-led joint venture with Hitachi Ltd. Its first BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) is…
UK consultation begins on Rolls-Royce SMR design
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) applied in July 2024 to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for a justification decision for the Rolls-Royce SMR, marking the first…
Belgian waste storage extension approved
A licence application was submitted in September 2024, with no objections submitted during a one-month public consultation earlier this year. The permit was granted by Royal Decree on 29 August…
