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China's demonstration HTR-PM enters commercial operation

The world’s first modular high temperature gas-cooled reactor nuclear power plant has entered commercial operation, China’s National Energy Administration has announced.

New Nuclear 06 December 2023

Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge backed by 120 companies

The Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge, which commits to a goal of at least tripling nuclear capacity by 2050, was unveiled at an event at the UN's COP28 climate change summit taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Energy & Environment 05 December 2023

Following the launch of a programme aimed at leveraging its experience in successfully delivering a nuclear power plant project, the UAE's Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has signed a number of agreements with small modular reactor and micro-reactor vendors to explore opportunities for the commercialisation and global deployment of their designs.

New Nuclear 05 December 2023

Ministerial declaration puts nuclear at heart of climate action

Twenty two countries have signed up to the goal of tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050, at the UN's COP28 climate change conference.

Energy & Environment 02 December 2023

Further interest in Steady Energy SMR for district heating

Steady Energy - Finnish developer of the LDR-50 small modular reactor - has signed a letter of intent with municipal energy company Kuopion Energia that includes an option for the construction of up to five district heating reactors starting in 2030.

New Nuclear 04 December 2023

Indian unit reaches construction milestone

Hot conditioning of unit 7 at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant has been completed, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has announced. The unit is the third in a series of indigenously designed 700 MWe pressurised heavy water reactors.

New Nuclear 01 December 2023

Contract awarded for construction of Shin Hanul 3 and 4

A consortium led by Hyundai Engineering & Construction has been selected by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power as the contractor for the construction of the main facilities at units 3 and 4 of the Shin Hanul nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 01 December 2023

Swedish nuclear bill passed by parliament

Sweden's parliament has approved a bill that will clear the way for new nuclear power in the country by removing the current limit on the number of nuclear reactors in operation, as well as allowing reactors to be built on new sites. The amendment will enter into force on 1 January.

Nuclear Policies 30 November 2023

EDF agreements with Canadian, Czech and Indian firms

French energy company EDF signed cooperation agreements relating to the potential deployment of its technology, and the involvement of local supply chains, in Canada, the Czech Republic and India on the first day of World Nuclear Exhibition 2023 in Paris.

New Nuclear 29 November 2023

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