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Swedish project to develop Gen IV nuclear power system

Swedish project to develop Gen IV nuclear power system

New Nuclear

16 May 2024

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted SEK50 million (USD4.7 million) for a project led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg for the development of an entire Generation IV nuclear power system. The project also aims to rebuild national expertise in nuclear technology science.

Perspectives

Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

The maritime industry stands on the brink of a new era, writes Mikal Bøe. With the rise of new nuclear technologies, the sector can finally address the dual challenge of meeting global climate goals and improving energy efficiency. 

Uganda looks to potential uranium production

Uganda looks to potential uranium production

The Government of Uganda is hosting an International Atomic Energy Agency Integrated Uranium Production Cycle Review mission as it reviews its potential to produce uranium to support its plans for 24,000 MWe of nuclear capacity.

Uranium & Fuel 16 May 2024

Nuclear research to benefit from US supercomputer milestones

Nuclear research to benefit from US supercomputer milestones

Atomic Canyon has announced a new project with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to use the Frontiers supercomputer to build a safe, efficient, open-source artificial intelligence model for the nuclear sector - and the Aurora supercomputer at the Argonne National Laboratory is confirmed to have surpassed the exascale threshold.

New Nuclear 16 May 2024

UK sets out plan for boosting nuclear workforce

UK sets out plan for boosting nuclear workforce

A new nuclear industry skills 'roadmap' - based on sector collaboration, investment in training, leadership development and improving diversity - has been launched in the UK aimed at attracting and retaining the sector's workforce of the future.

New Nuclear 16 May 2024

Perspectives

Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

Viewpoint: Modernising the regulatory ecosystem for nuclear-powered ships

The maritime industry stands on the brink of a new era, writes Mikal Bøe. With the rise of new nuclear technologies, the sector can finally address the dual challenge of meeting global climate goals and improving energy efficiency. 

Polish ministry approves plans for Rolls-Royce SMRs

Polish ministry approves plans for Rolls-Royce SMRs

Polish industrial group Industria's plan to construct a power plant based on Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor has been approved by the Ministry of Climate and Environment.

New Nuclear 15 May 2024

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Nuclear's role in reaching climate targets recognised by G7

Commercial operation marks completion of Vogtle expansion

US Senate passes act banning Russian uranium imports

UK aims for Urenco-built HALEU facility by 2031

Work under way for first Westinghouse AP1000 in Ukraine

Polish ministry approves plans for Rolls-Royce SMRs

Nuclear site licence issued for UK's Sizewell C

Authorisation issued for Flamanville EPR commissioning

Industria and Rolls-Royce SMR plans take step forward

Dutch regulator issues permit for Urenco waste store

Dutch regulator issues permit for Urenco waste store

The Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection has granted the final permit to Urenco for the construction and operation of a new radioactive waste storage facility at its Almelo site. The uranium enrichment company was last year granted permission to build the facility prior to the permit being issued.

Waste & Recycling 15 May 2024

Holtec outlines progress towards Palisades restart

Holtec outlines progress towards Palisades restart

The return of some former staff, the revamping of training facilities including the control room simulator, the submission of regulatory documents and the ordering of new fuel are all highlighted as part of steps taken towards the repowering of the shuttered Palisades nuclear power plant in the USA.

New Nuclear 15 May 2024

Most Read

Nuclear's role in reaching climate targets recognised by G7

Commercial operation marks completion of Vogtle expansion

US Senate passes act banning Russian uranium imports

UK aims for Urenco-built HALEU facility by 2031

Work under way for first Westinghouse AP1000 in Ukraine

Polish ministry approves plans for Rolls-Royce SMRs

Nuclear site licence issued for UK's Sizewell C

Authorisation issued for Flamanville EPR commissioning

Industria and Rolls-Royce SMR plans take step forward

Podcast: World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2024

Podcast: World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2024

The challenges and opportunities arising from the goal of tripling nuclear energy capacity feature in a special report on discussions at the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2024 event in Kazakhstan.

Uranium & Fuel 01 May 2024

Reactor vessel and steam generators shipped for Tianwan 8

Reactor vessel and steam generators shipped for Tianwan 8

The reactor vessel and two steam generators, with a combined weight of more than 1000 tonnes, will travel by road, river and sea from Russia to the Tianwan site in China's Jiangsu province.

New Nuclear 15 May 2024

Canadian firms team up for heavy water production

Canadian firms team up for heavy water production

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and AtkinsRéalis have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on the production of heavy water for use in new Candu reactors in Canada.

Corporate 14 May 2024

US Q1 uranium production highest since 2018

US Q1 uranium production highest since 2018

US production of 82,533 pounds U3O8 (32.1 tU) in the first quarter of 2024 was the highest Q1 production since 2018 and almost 80% more than production for the whole of 2023.

Uranium & Fuel 14 May 2024