Nuclear science park planned for former Magnox site
Planning and development consultancy Turley submitted the outline planning application for the proposal, which would feature nuclear and clean energy research and development facilities, on behalf of Chiltern Vital Berkeley,…
European court annuls EC decision to approve Paks II aid
In its judgement published on Thursday, the court set out the background to the case: “By decision of 6 March 2017, the European Commission approved investment aid which Hungary intended to…
Overhaul of nuclear regulations needed, conference hears
Opening the session, moderator King Lee – head of Policy and Industry Engagement at World Nuclear Association – said nuclear was expanding with new applications in sectors including marine, petrochemical, and…
Contract awarded for parts of novel Chinese nuclear project
Xuwei Phase I was among 11 reactors approved by China’s State Council in August last year. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) plans to build two 1208 MWe (net) Hualong One…
First tier installed at Leningrad’s seventh unit
The circular structure, with a 44-metre diameter, measuring 10 metres high and weighing 227 tonnes, was installed in a process which took eight hours. The tier had been pre-assembled over recent…
Indian company to localise pump manufacture after landmark agreement
Primary Coolant Pumps (PCPs) are among the most technologically intensive and critical components of a nuclear power plant, enabling a continuous coolant supply to remove heat from the reactor core.…
Terra Innovatum, ATB to prepare for SOLO commercialisation
Under the MoU, Terra Innovatum and ATB will work closely to conduct joint feasibility studies and advance component design, safety evaluations, engineering validation, and regulatory and project risk assessments. At…
Iran, IAEA agree to resume cooperation
“Yesterday in Cairo an important step in the right direction was taken, with the agreement on practical modalities for the implementation of safeguards in Iran signed by me and His…
