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Nuclear accord signed between USA and Philippines

Nuclear accord signed between USA and Philippines

The USA and the Philippines have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement - known as a 123 Agreement - that will allow the transfer of nuclear energy-related materials and components between the two countries.

Nuclear Policies 17 November 2023

Philippines considers deploying USNC microreactors

Philippines considers deploying USNC microreactors

The Philippines' largest electric distribution utility, the Manila Electric Company, has signed a cooperation agreement with Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation of the USA to study the potential deployment of one or more Micro-Modular Reactor Energy Systems in the Philippines.

New Nuclear 16 November 2023

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NuScale in talks with the Philippines on SMR deployment

NuScale in talks with the Philippines on SMR deployment

US small modular reactor developer NuScale Power is interested in investing in the Philippines, the country's President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos said during a five-day visit to the USA. He said NuScale plans to conduct a siting study in the Philippines.

New Nuclear 02 May 2023

Commissioning of Philippine research reactor under way

Commissioning of Philippine research reactor under way

The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute has begun commissioning the Philippine Research Reactor-1 Subcritical Assembly for Training, Education and Research (PRR-1 SATER), which will become the country's sole nuclear reactor training facility.

New Nuclear 25 August 2022

Philippines relaunches nuclear energy programme

Philippines relaunches nuclear energy programme

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that outlines the government's position for the inclusion of nuclear energy in the Philippines' energy mix, taking into account economic, political, social and environmental objectives.

Nuclear Policies 03 March 2022

Philippines progresses with plan for nuclear energy

Philippines progresses with plan for nuclear energy

The Philippines' Department of Energy today received the International Atomic Energy Agency's report on Phase 1 of its Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review mission. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said the country will now prepare a plan of action for the introduction of nuclear energy.

Nuclear Policies 30 October 2019

IAEA team completes Philippines infrastructure review

IAEA team completes Philippines infrastructure review

The International Atomic Energy Agency today concluded an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review in the  Philippines.

Regulation & Safety 17 December 2018

Philippines to draw up nuclear energy policy

Philippines to draw up nuclear energy policy

Bataan NPP - 48The Philippines Department of Energy has submitted its recommendation to the President on the country's nuclear energy policy. The policy will include a decision on the future of the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant.

Nuclear Policies 26 April 2018

Russia and Philippines agree to nuclear cooperation

Russia and Philippines agree to nuclear cooperation

Russia-Philippines - November 2017 - 48Russia is to assist the Philippines in developing national policies for the development of nuclear energy through a memorandum of cooperation signed on 13 November. The cooperation will include feasibility studies on the construction of small modular reactors.

Nuclear Policies 15 November 2017

Further agreements flow from AtomExpo

Further agreements flow from AtomExpo

More cooperation agreements and contracts have been signed by Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and its subsidiaries during the IX AtomExpo International Forum it is hosting this week in Moscow. The latest agreements, with Asian and European companies, cover collaboration in a wide range of nuclear-related areas and beyond.

Corporate 21 June 2017