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Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Sweden's parliament has approved a bill that will clear the way for new nuclear power in the country by removing the current limit on the number of nuclear reactors in operation, as well as allowing reactors to be built on new sites. The amendment will enter into force on 1 January.

Nuclear Policies 30 November 2023

South Korea, UK agree to bolster nuclear cooperation

South Korea, UK agree to bolster nuclear cooperation

A new Clean Energy Partnership between the UK and South Korea, together with nine memorandums of understanding regarding cooperation in nuclear energy, have been signed during a state visit by Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the UK. The construction of Korean-designed reactors in the UK will be considered.

Nuclear Policies 22 November 2023

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Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

European Commission to create SMR Industrial Alliance

South Korea, UK agree to bolster nuclear cooperation

Illinois to lift moratorium on nuclear construction

Agreement on post-ARENH nuclear electricity pricing

Nuclear accord signed between USA and Philippines

Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Sri Lankan government has plans for nuclear, minister says

Agreements, declarations mark Macron visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

Sri Lankan government has plans for nuclear, minister says

Sri Lankan government has plans for nuclear, minister says

Sri Lanka's government intends to include nuclear energy in its long-term plans, the country's Minister of Power and Energy said as the country's cabinet approved electricity sector reforms.

Nuclear Policies 21 November 2023

Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

The Swedish government unveils a roadmap which envisages the construction of new nuclear generating capacity equivalent to at least two large-scale reactors by 2035, with up to ten new large-scale reactors coming online by 2045.

Nuclear Policies 17 November 2023

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

Agreement on post-ARENH nuclear electricity pricing

Agreement on post-ARENH nuclear electricity pricing

The French government and state-owned EDF have reached an agreement to regulate the price at which the utility's nuclear-generated electricity is sold to an average of EUR70 (USD76) per MWh once the current ARENH mechanism expires at the end of 2025.

Nuclear Policies 15 November 2023

Illinois to lift moratorium on nuclear construction

Illinois to lift moratorium on nuclear construction

Governor JB Pritzker has said he will sign a new bill lifting Illinois' ban on the construction of new nuclear reactors, after the state's lawmakers passed new legislation that will allow the construction of small modular reactors of up to 300 MWe capacity from 2026.

Nuclear Policies 13 November 2023

European Commission to create SMR Industrial Alliance

European Commission to create SMR Industrial Alliance

In response to calls from the nuclear industry, research community and nuclear safety regulators, the European Commission will establish an Industrial Alliance dedicated to small modular reactors in early 2024, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson has announced.

Nuclear Policies 07 November 2023

Agreements, declarations mark Macron visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

Agreements, declarations mark Macron visits to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

France and Kazakhstan have pledged cooperation on minerals and the nuclear fuel cycle, while in Uzbekistan there was agreement to raise the level of bilateral relations, during official visits by President Emmanuel Macron this week. The French president was accompanied by a large delegation including representatives from French industry.

Nuclear Policies 03 November 2023

European Council agrees stance on electricity market reform

European Council agrees stance on electricity market reform

Following months of negotiations, the European Council has reached an agreement on a proposal to amend the EU's electricity market design, agreeing to include existing nuclear plants in the reform. The agreement could result in France dropping a scheme forcing state-controlled utility EDF to sell a portion of its nuclear energy production to competitors below market-level prices.

Nuclear Policies 19 October 2023