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ČEZ identifies two further preferred SMR sites

The Czech Republic's ČEZ's first small modular reactor project is to be near the Temelín nuclear power plant. It has now identified the coal-fired power plants at Dětmarovice and Tušimice as the preferred locations for its second and third SMRs.

New Nuclear 28 February 2023

ČEZ and Škoda JS expand use of 3D printing

The Czech firms ČEZ and Škoda JS say that 4159 plastic and metal parts were produced using a 3D printer over the last year, helping to avoid delays caused by disrupted supply chains and boosting energy independence.

Corporate 23 February 2023

Czech energy company ČEZ is making investments at both its Dukovany and Temelín nuclear power plants to allow their long-term operation. A contract with Framatome will see the modernisation of the existing instrumentation and control Spinline testers for safety systems at the four units at Dukovany.

Corporate 15 February 2023

IAEA sees enhanced safety at Czech research reactor

Safety programmes and procedures at the Czech Republic's LVR-15 research reactor have been enhanced through implementation of the recommendations of a previous mission conducted in 2020, according to a follow-up International Atomic Energy Agency mission.

Regulation & Safety 08 February 2023

ČEZ increases investment in Dukovany, 16-month fuel cycles

Czech utility ČEZ says it will invest more than CZK2.3 billion (USD105 million) at the Dukovany nuclear power plant, mainly aimed at ensuring "safe and reliable operation until at least 2047". All four units are also switching to 16-month fuel cycles.

Corporate 02 February 2023

CEZ recruits for its new build plans

New build in the Czech Republic will lead the utility ČEZ to almost double its nuclear workforce. The company said its nuclear teams will grow by 2600 over the next ten years.

Corporate 27 January 2023

UK minister joins Rolls-Royce SMR for Czech visit

UK trade minister Greg Hands said he hoped discussions held during his visit with senior Rolls-Royce SMR executives could "lead to exciting opportunities". The Czech Republic has plans for small modular reactors, with a number of different firms in talks over options.

New Nuclear 27 January 2023

Czechs update geological repository target date

The Czech government has said it will seek to meet the European Union's 2050 deadline for operation of a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel - but said it would continue to put the case for the deadline to be revised.

Waste & Recycling 13 January 2023

SMR siting work progresses in Canada and Czech Republic

Site preparation is now under way for Canada's first grid-scale small modular reactor at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington site. Meanwhile, an initial geological survey has been completed for a proposed SMR at the Temelín nuclear power plant site in the Czech Republic.

New Nuclear 05 December 2022

Competition officially begins for Dukovany new build

Three vendors have made bids to build a new reactor unit at the Dukovany site in the Czech Republic. Site owner ČEZ confirmed the interest of Westinghouse, EDF and KHNP in a new power unit to provide electricity and heat.

New Nuclear 30 November 2022

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