USA sets out roadmap for fusion commercialisation

Developed with input from more than 600 scientists, engineers, and industry stakeholders, the roadmap aims to identify the key research, materials, and technology gaps that must be closed to realise…

Brazil and China sign MoU on radioisotopes

The agreement was signed during a side event at the 30th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference in Chengdu, China, last week. China Isotope & Radiation Corporation is a subsidiary of China National…

Netherlands aims to extend operation of Borssele plant

The 485 MWe (net) pressurised water reactor at Borssele – operated by EPZ – has been in operation since 1973 and accounts for about 3% of the country’s total electricity…

Newcleo and Oklo to partner on advanced fuel

Oklo is developing its sodium-cooled fast-reactor Aurora powerhouses, while Newcleo and Blykalla are both developing lead-cooled small modular reactor technology, with Newcleo aiming to use reprocessed nuclear fuel to power its reactors,…