Regulation & Safety

Regulation & Safety
IAEA reports rockets fired from near Zaporizhzhia plant

IAEA reports rockets fired from near Zaporizhzhia plant

International Atomic Energy Agency staff at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant say they heard what sounded like rockets "fired from a Multiple Launch Rocket System nearby" - it came on the same day the site lost connection to its main off-site power line.

Regulation & Safety 27 November 2023


IAEA finds commitment to safety at Russian fast reactor

IAEA finds commitment to safety at Russian fast reactor

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts have reviewed operational safety at unit 4 of Russia's Beloyarsk nuclear power plant. It marks the first Operational Safety Review Team mission to a fast neutron reactor.

Regulation & Safety 24 November 2023


IAEA says Zaporizhzhia unit 5 switched to cold shutdown

IAEA says Zaporizhzhia unit 5 switched to cold shutdown

The International Atomic Energy Agency says the fifth unit at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is switching from hot to cold shutdown to allow investigation of why boron had been detected in a cooling circuit.

Regulation & Safety 22 November 2023


IAEA assesses long-term safety at Forsmark

IAEA assesses long-term safety at Forsmark

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a Safety Aspects of Long-Term Operation mission to units 1 and 2 of the Forsmark nuclear power plant in Sweden, which operator Vattenfall plans to operate for 60 years.

Regulation & Safety 21 November 2023


Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

The United Arab Emirates' nuclear regulator has issued the licence to Nawah Energy Company, clearing the way for commissioning and commercial operation of the unit and marking a historic moment as the UAE realises its nuclear energy vision.

Regulation & Safety 17 November 2023


WANO urges early membership for SMR projects

WANO urges early membership for SMR projects

The World Association of Nuclear Operators says its New Unit Assistance missions have helped the safe start-up of 53 new nuclear units over the past eight years - and it wants new entrants such as those developing small modular reactors to become members in the years before launch to benefit from the industry's experience.

Regulation & Safety 16 November 2023


IAEA team completes Romanian regulatory review

IAEA team completes Romanian regulatory review

Romania is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. However, the Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission team recommended improving the coordination among government agencies concerned with radiation source facilities and activities.

Regulation & Safety 15 November 2023


ASN to extend deadline for upgrades to 900 MWe reactors

ASN to extend deadline for upgrades to 900 MWe reactors

France's nuclear safety regulator, the Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire, has said it is prepared to give EDF more time in order to implement safety upgrades required at its fleet of 900 MWe nuclear power reactors.

Regulation & Safety 14 November 2023


IAEA sees enhancement of Swiss nuclear security

IAEA sees enhancement of Swiss nuclear security

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a follow-up nuclear security advisory mission to Switzerland. The International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission concluded Switzerland has strengthened its nuclear security regime since a mission in 2018.

Regulation & Safety 14 November 2023


IAEA and ICAO enhance cooperation

IAEA and ICAO enhance cooperation

The International Atomic Energy Agency and the International Civil Aviation Organization have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air. In particular, they aim to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments.

Regulation & Safety 13 November 2023