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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
Korean shipbuilder joins maritime SMR project
Korean shipbuilder joins maritime SMR project
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering plans to develop a small modular reactor for use in shipping in cooperation with the UK's Core Power and the USA's Southern Company and TerraPower.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 7 February 2024
US lab reviews low-pressure microreactor design
US lab reviews low-pressure microreactor design
Idaho National Laboratory has completed a pre-conceptual design review of NANO Nuclear Energy Inc's ODIN low-pressure coolant microreactor design. The company's ZEUS microreactor design is also to be reviewed by the lab.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Oklo reports progress in Idaho, Ohio
Oklo reports progress in Idaho, Ohio
A land rights agreement signed with the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative gives Oklo Inc the option and right of first refusal to purchase land in Southern Ohio where Oklo envisages deploying two of its Aurora 'powerhouses'.
Corporate · Monday, 5 February 2024
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