Iran signs MoU for Russian small modular reactors

According to Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation “this agreement was concluded to expand cooperation in the field of peaceful uses of atomic energy to promote sustainable development, energy security, and technological…

Zaporizhzhia relying on diesel generators after losing off-site power

Grossi said: “It is deeply concerning that … Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has once again been cut off from all external power. The site, which is located on the…

Multinational effort to tackle denial and delay of shipments of radioactive material

A side event at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA’s) 69th General Conference in Vienna, was entitled Facilitation of the Safe and Secure Transport of Radioactive Material: a Joint Statement…

Podcast: World Nuclear Symposium and World Nuclear Fuel Report

The event also saw the publication of 2025’s World Nuclear Fuel Report, which warned that gaps could be opening up in the supply-demand picture over the coming years and investment decisions…

TVA, Type One Energy collaborate on fusion commercialisation

Type One Energy is developing Infinity Two, a first-generation 350 MWe baseload power plant using the company’s stellarator fusion technology. The authority announced on 19 September that it had issued…

Framatome launches Mumbai base ahead of bilateral task force meeting

Framatome said its new base in Navi Mumbai underscores its strategic commitment to strengthening its presence in India and supporting India’s goal of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by…

MoU signed for Brazil’s planned multipurpose reactor

The document, signed during the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 69th General Conference in Vienna, focuses on the technology complex which will house the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor (RMB), including its laboratory, operational…

Swedish government budgets for nuclear new-build

In October 2022, Sweden’s incoming centre-right coalition government adopted a positive stance towards nuclear energy. In November 2023, it unveiled a roadmap which envisages the construction of new nuclear generating…

First Light Fusion presents novel approach to fusion

In its published today, First Light Fusion (FLF) outlines a novel and scientifically grounded approach to fusion energy called FLARE – Fusion via Low-power Assembly and Rapid Excitation. While the…

Oklo breaks ground for first Aurora powerhouse

Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse is a fast neutron reactor that uses heat pipes to transport heat from the reactor core to a supercritical carbon dioxide power conversion system to generate electricity.…