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Burns & McDonnell to advance BWXT microreactor development

Burns & McDonnell to advance BWXT microreactor development

US construction firm Burns & McDonnell has entered into an agreement with BWX Technologies Inc to further the design and development of the BWXT Advanced Nuclear Reactor, which is being evaluated for deployment in Wyoming.

New Nuclear 23 July 2024

UK justification decision sought for Rolls-Royce SMR

UK justification decision sought for Rolls-Royce SMR

The Nuclear Industry Association has applied to the UK government for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR's small modular reactor, a decision required for the operation of a new nuclear technology in the country. It marks the first ever application for justification of a UK reactor design.

Regulation & Safety 19 July 2024

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AtkinsRéalis to design fusion plant for Type One Energy

AtkinsRéalis to design fusion plant for Type One Energy

US fusion energy developer Type One Energy has selected Canadian engineering firm AtkinsRéalis to develop the pre-concept design for its Fusion Pilot Plant, which will use stellarator technology to demonstrate its potential to generate clean, safe and affordable power from fusion energy.

New Nuclear 11 July 2024

Aalo prepares for US licensing of microreactor

Aalo prepares for US licensing of microreactor

Aalo Atomics has submitted a pre-application regulatory engagement plan with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its Aalo-1 microreactor, detailing the planned pre-licensing application interactions with the regulator.

New Nuclear 10 July 2024

EDF to modify Nuward design to aid commercialisation

EDF to modify Nuward design to aid commercialisation

France's EDF plans to optimise the design of its Nuward small modular reactor design, focusing on existing and proven technologies. The move follows feedback from potential European customers in order to guarantee that project deadlines and budgets are met.

New Nuclear 03 July 2024

French regulatory review of Newcleo SMR progresses

French regulatory review of Newcleo SMR progresses

Innovative reactor developer Newcleo announced it has completed the preparatory stage set up by the French authorities for developers of small modular reactor projects to facilitate, secure and accelerate the review of licence applications.

Regulation & Safety 02 July 2024

Copenhagen Atomics enlists PSI to validate reactor technology

Copenhagen Atomics enlists PSI to validate reactor technology

Denmark's Copenhagen Atomics has signed a large-scale experimental collaboration agreement with Switzerland's Paul Scherrer Institute to conduct the first critical experiment on thorium molten salt reactors in Europe.

New Nuclear 01 July 2024

Jacobs to assist in development of UK-Japanese HTGR

Jacobs to assist in development of UK-Japanese HTGR

The UK's National Nuclear Laboratory has appointed engineering group Jacobs to help in the development of a high temperature gas reactor design that it is developing in partnership with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

New Nuclear 28 May 2024

BN-1200 plans clear environmental hurdle

BN-1200 plans clear environmental hurdle

The Russian environmental regulator Rosprirodnadzor has approved the plans for a BN-1200 fast sodium reactor at the Beloyarsk nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 17 May 2024

Swedish project to develop Gen IV nuclear power system

Swedish project to develop Gen IV nuclear power system

The Swedish Energy Agency has granted SEK50 million (USD4.7 million) for a project led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg for the development of an entire Generation IV nuclear power system. The project also aims to rebuild national expertise in nuclear technology science.

New Nuclear 16 May 2024