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Fuel loading under way at Korean APR-1400
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has today begun loading fuel assemblies into the core of unit 1 at its Shin Hanul nuclear power plant, days after being granted an operating licence for the reactor. The unit - the first of two APR-1400 reactors at the site - is scheduled to enter commercial operation in March 2022 following tests at various power levels to ensure that all systems operate safely as designed.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 14 July 2021
USA-Ukraine project 'could add a VVER-1000'
Optimisation work at unit 2 of the Zaporozhe nuclear power plant in Ukraine could lead to the addition of 1000 MW of generation capacity if it is also conducted at the country's other reactors, according to the US Department of Energy. The DOE has been working with Argonne National Laboratory and Ukraine's NT-Engineering to help nuclear power plant operator Energoatom enhance its approach to maintenance.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 7 July 2021
NRC pauses preparation for 40-year licence renewals
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has decided to discontinue its considerations of regulatory and other changes to allow reactor operators to apply for 40-year licence renewals - which could conceivably mean 100-year operating lives. It has however recommended, amongst other things, further evaluations to address the potential for reactor operations up to 100 years.
Regulation & Safety
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Friday, 2 July 2021
Early shutdown for Taiwanese reactor
Taiwan Power Company today announced the permanent closure of unit 1 at its Guosheng nuclear power plant. The 985 MWe boiling water reactor had been scheduled to be decommissioned in late December this year, but a lack of used fuel storage capacity has forced the state-owned company to take the unit offline early in preparation for a major overhaul of the facility.
Corporate
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Thursday, 1 July 2021
Fifth Hongyanhe unit connected to the grid
Unit 5 of the Hongyanhe nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning province has today been connected to the electricity grid, the China Nuclear Energy Association announced. The 1080 MWe domestically-designed ACPR1000 pressurised water reactor is scheduled to enter commercial operation later this year.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 25 June 2021
Duke applies for Oconee subsequent licence renewal
Duke Energy has filed an application with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to renew the operating licences for the Oconee nuclear power plant for an additional 20 years. The company plans similar operating licence renewals for all 11 reactors it operates, to support its carbon reduction goals.
Regulation & Safety
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Exelon sets Byron deactivation date as Illinois bill stalls
Exelon has notified transmission organisation PJM Interconnection of its plan to deactivate the two Byron reactors after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without reaching an agreement on clean energy legislation that would have enabled the plants to continue operating. The bill could still pass later this summer.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021
USA needs nuclear to achieve net zero, says Granholm
Preserving the existing fleet of nuclear plants, driving the development of advanced reactors and investing in nuclear R&D are all essential to the USA's clean energy transition, Jennifer Granholm, secretary of the US Department of Energy, stressed this week. Speaking at the annual general meeting of the American Nuclear Society, Granholm told nuclear industry workers and students watching the webinar: "We need you".
Nuclear Policies
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Thursday, 17 June 2021
Hongyanhe 5 achieves first criticality
Unit 5 of the Hongyanhe nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning province has attained a sustained chain reaction for the first time. The 1080 MWe domestically-designed ACPR1000 pressurised water reactor is expected to be connected to the grid later this year, after which it will enter commercial operation.
New Nuclear
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Thursday, 17 June 2021
UAE records '100 million safe man-hours' at Barakah NPP
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has marked four years and more than 100 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury at the Barakah nuclear power plant. ENEC says the milestone sets a new benchmark for industrial safety for nuclear new-build projects around the world.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Fuel failure confirmed at Taishan 1
An increase in the concentration of noble gases in the primary circuit of the Taishan 1 EPR is related to a few damaged fuel rods, China's National Nuclear Safety Administration confirmed today. It said the increase is "a common phenomenon" and is still in accordance with the requirements of the plant's operating technical specifications. Earlier this week, France's Framatome - which designed the EPR - said the unit was experiencing a "performance issue".
Regulation & Safety
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Battery backup system for Olkiluoto plant
One of Europe's largest battery energy storage systems is to be built at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Finland under a contract signed by Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and Hitachi ABB Power Grids. The 90 MWe system will act as a fast-start backup power source to ensure the stability of the country's energy network in the event of an unplanned shutdown of the Olkiluoto 3 EPR unit, currently being commissioned at the site.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 16 June 2021
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