Diablo Canyon receives licence renewals

Diablo Canyon provides nearly 9% of California’s electricity and 17% of its zero-carbon energy. Ten years ago, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) reached an agreement with environmental and labour groups…

Construction of second Jinqimen unit begins

The construction of two 1200 MWe Hualong One reactors as Phase I of the Jinqimen plant was approved by China’s State Council at a meeting on 29 December 2023. A…

First criticality for Indian fast breeder reactor

The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalkpakkam in Tamil Nadu attained first criticality on 6 April at 08:25 pm, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) announced, with…

South Korean reactor restarts after three-year outage

The company said the unit resumed operations on 4 April “after successfully completing a 35-month facility improvement project for continued operation”. During the shutdown period, facility improvements and safety inspections…

AMPERA, Scorpio team up for maritime microreactors

“This strategic collaboration agreement aims to address growing global demand for reliable, zero-carbon power solutions in maritime, offshore and port infrastructure markets,” Scorpio Tankers said. The partners plan to develop…

Trump Says Tuesday Deadline to Make a Deal With Iran is Final

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran’s proposal was significant but…

Trump Says Iran Could be ‘Taken Out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth Says Major Strikes to Come

Trump Says Iran Could be ‘Taken Out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth Says Major Strikes to Come 

Buyout Firm ECP to Re-Acquire Nuclear Services Firm EnergySolutions

By and Buyout firm Energy Capital Partners has agreed to re-acquire nuclear services firm EnergySolutions from TriArtisan Capital Advisors LLC, according to a statement provided to Bloomberg News. EnergySolutions will…

Ukraine Steps Up Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Infrastructure

The key Russian oil export terminal at Novorossiysk was on fire early on Monday following an overnight drone attack, as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russia’s oil infrastructure to reduce its…

Oil Prices Fall After US and Iran Receive Framework Ceasefire Proposal

Summary Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Middle East oil exports, refiners seek alternatives Trump threatens further action if Strait remains closed Iran allows passage for select vessels OPEC+ agrees modest…