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NNL, Wood contracted for nuclear fuel research
NNL, Wood contracted for nuclear fuel research
The UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and the Wood Group have been awarded a three-year contract to carry out a key research project on fuels for advanced nuclear reactors.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 10 August 2018
Call for UK government to back small nuclear projects
Call for UK government to back small nuclear projects
Government support is required in order to stimulate private investment in the development of small-scale nuclear power projects in the UK, according to a report produced by an independent advisory group.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 8 August 2018
French, British regions unite for nuclear growth
French, British regions unite for nuclear growth
Economic development organisations in the South West of England and Normandy in northern France have agreed to collaborate in the creation of jobs, unlocking opportunities and attracting new investment in the nuclear sector within both regions.
Corporate · Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Divers complete radwaste work at Sizewell A
Divers complete radwaste work at Sizewell A
Specialist divers have completed their mission to deal with radioactive waste from Sizewell A Site’s nuclear fuel storage ponds, cutting up all of the 35 storage skips, nearly two months ahead of schedule.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 3 August 2018
Kepco loses preferred bidder status for NuGen
Kepco loses preferred bidder status for NuGen
Toshiba Corporation has informed Korea Electric Power Company that it is no longer the preferred bidder to acquire 100% of its UK nuclear power development company, NuGeneration.
Corporate · Wednesday, 1 August 2018
UK reports on radwaste management and disposal
UK reports on radwaste management and disposal
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has unveiled its single radioactive waste strategy and the BEIS parliamentary select committee has reported on national policy statement for geological disposal.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Costs will dictate future of UK nuclear, says university
Costs will dictate future of UK nuclear, says university
Nuclear energy will be essential if the UK is to meet its greenhouse gas emission targets, a new briefing paper from Imperial College London concludes, but says the cost of new nuclear power plants needs to be reduced.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Nuclear still UK’s main low-carbon power source
Nuclear still UK’s main low-carbon power source
Official statistics confirm nuclear as the largest source of low-carbon electricity in the UK, contributing 20.8% of all electricity generated last year, which was broadly stable on 2016 when it accounted for 21.1%.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 26 July 2018
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
Austrian case against Hinkley Point C aid rejected
The General Court of the European Union today dismissed a lawsuit filed by Austria, supported by Luxembourg, against the European Commission's approval of state aid for the planned Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in the UK.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 12 July 2018
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
UK's post-Brexit nuclear plans face scrutiny
The UK government has launched a consultation on draft regulations that aim to enable a domestic nuclear safeguards regime following the UK's withdrawal from Euratom as part of its departure from the European Union.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 12 July 2018
Monitoring radioactive waste with muons
Monitoring radioactive waste with muons
Scientists in the UK have developed a technology that uses muons - cosmic particles - to detect and safely manage radioactive waste. The technology has already been demonstrated at the Sellafield nuclear site..
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 5 July 2018
NDA to take over management of Magnox sites
NDA to take over management of Magnox sites
Magnox Limited - operator of former Magnox nuclear power plant sites in the UK - will become a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) from September 2019.
Corporate · Tuesday, 3 July 2018
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