Regulation & Safety

Regulation & Safety
More countries set to join Nuward SMR joint early review

More countries set to join Nuward SMR joint early review

The pilot phase of the joint early regulatory review of France's Nuward small modular reactor design has led to positive lessons for all sides, and three more European regulators are set to join the next phase, a meeting at the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference has been told.

Regulation & Safety 26 September 2023


IAEA assesses operational safety at Penly plant

IAEA assesses operational safety at Penly plant

The operator of the two-unit Penly nuclear power plant in Normandy, France, has demonstrated a commitment to operational safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency mission has concluded. The team also encouraged the operator, EDF, to continue improvements in areas such as the implementation of maintenance work.

Regulation & Safety 26 September 2023


Nuclear groups propose ‘stepwise’ approach to increased regulatory efficiency

Nuclear groups propose ‘stepwise’ approach to increased regulatory efficiency

A new joint report from World Nuclear Association, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Canadian Nuclear Association proposes regulatory steps which can be taken to minimise the time and cost for large-scale deployment of a fleet of standardised reactor designs that are acceptable in multiple countries around the world.

Regulation & Safety 22 September 2023


Polish regulator ready for nuclear programme, IAEA says

Polish regulator ready for nuclear programme, IAEA says

Poland's nuclear regulatory framework is in line with International Atomic Energy Agency safety standards and its regulatory body is competent and prepared for the launch of the country's nuclear power programme, an IAEA team of experts has concluded.

Regulation & Safety 19 September 2023


Iran withdraws further IAEA inspector designations

Iran withdraws further IAEA inspector designations

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has called for the Iranian government to reconsider the decision which affects the planning and conducting of nuclear safeguards verification activities.
 

Regulation & Safety 18 September 2023


Long-term safety of Ascó plant reviewed by IAEA

Long-term safety of Ascó plant reviewed by IAEA

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a follow-up review of long-term operational safety at the Ascó nuclear power plant in Spain. The team reviewed the plant's response to recommendations and suggestions made during a Safety Aspects of Long-Term Operation mission in 2021.

Regulation & Safety 18 September 2023


Takahama 2 reactor restarted

Takahama 2 reactor restarted

Unit 2 of the Takahama nuclear power plant in Japan's Fukui Prefecture has been restarted after being taken offline more than 12 years ago, Kansai Electric Power Company announced. The 780 MWe (net) pressurised water reactor becomes the 12th Japanese reactor to resume operation.

Regulation & Safety 15 September 2023


IAEA to run out of money within weeks, Grossi warns

IAEA to run out of money within weeks, Grossi warns

Member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency now owe more than EUR200 million (USD214 million), and Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has warned that unless payments are made, then in a month's time "we will run out of money ... I will not be able to pay salaries or for the lights ... we will grind to a halt".

Regulation & Safety 12 September 2023


IAEA sees no rise in tritium level near Fukushima Daiichi

IAEA sees no rise in tritium level near Fukushima Daiichi

The International Atomic Energy Agency said that its independent sampling and analysis of seawater near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has found that the tritium levels have remained below Japan’s operational limit.

Regulation & Safety 11 September 2023


Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran unveils home-grown reactor simulator

Iran's nuclear professionals are now able to train using a fully Iranian-designed and built reactor simulator.

Regulation & Safety 06 September 2023