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Prototype fusion reactor planned for TVA site
Prototype fusion reactor planned for TVA site
US fusion energy developer Type One Energy Group has announced plans to build Infinity One - its stellarator fusion prototype machine - at Tennessee Valley Authority's Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee.
Fusion · Friday, 23 February 2024
Investment contract supports US demonstration reactor project
Investment contract supports US demonstration reactor project
The US Department of Energy and Kairos Energy have signed a technology investment agreement to implement an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program risk reduction award to support the design, construction, and commissioning of the Hermes demonstration reactor.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 22 February 2024
Economic impact of nuclear to southeast USA highlighted
Economic impact of nuclear to southeast USA highlighted
The nuclear energy industry in southeast USA generates an annual economic impact of almost USD43 billion, supporting 152,598 jobs and generating USD13.7 billion in labour income, says a study released by the Southeast Nuclear Advisory Council.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Constellation files Clinton licence renewal application
Constellation files Clinton licence renewal application
The 20-year licence renewal would allow the Illinois nuclear power plant to continue providing carbon-free energy to the region until 2047 with adequate market or policy support, Constellation Energy Corp said.
Corporate · Friday, 16 February 2024
Slovakia's SMR timescales outlined as Project Phoenix gets under way
Slovakia's SMR timescales outlined as Project Phoenix gets under way
A feasibility study, as part of the US-funded Project Phoenix, is looking into the potential for small modular reactors in Slovakia with an indicative timeline to 2035.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 15 February 2024
GNF gets approval to manufacture higher enrichment fuel
GNF gets approval to manufacture higher enrichment fuel
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved GE Vernova's nuclear fuel business to manufacture, ship and analyse the performance of nuclear fuel with uranium-235 enrichments of up to 8%.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 15 February 2024
ČEZ steps up preparations for arrival of Westinghouse fuel
ČEZ steps up preparations for arrival of Westinghouse fuel
Czech nuclear power plant operator ČEZ says that its fuel diversification strategy will see the first Westinghouse VVER fuel delivered to its Dukovany nuclear power plant at the end of the year.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Vogtle 4 reaches first criticality
Vogtle 4 reaches first criticality
Georgia Power has announced that the new Vogtle unit 4 AP1000 reactor has reached initial criticality, with the unit's in-service date now projected to be during the second quarter of 2024.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Bulgaria and USA sign nuclear cooperation agreement
Bulgaria and USA sign nuclear cooperation agreement
The USA and Bulgaria have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the development of the European country's civil nuclear programme, including the plan for new units at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Cylinder shortages hit Centrus HALEU plans
Cylinder shortages hit Centrus HALEU plans
The US nuclear fuel and services company expects the shortages to be temporary but says it will no longer be able to deliver the anticipated 900 kg of material under the second part of its contract with the US Department of Energy.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 12 February 2024
SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds
SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is favourably positioned for the introduction of advanced micro and small modular reactors, according to an economic study conducted by Puerto Rican-led not-for-profit organisation the Nuclear Alternative Project.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 8 February 2024
USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study
USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study
The US State Department's Project Phoenix aims to help countries transition from coal to small modular reactors. Slovenia had applied to take part, and has now announced that it has been selected to receive advisory and technical services as part of the programme.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 8 February 2024
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