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Framatome to supply fuel for Slovak VVER reactors

Framatome to supply fuel for Slovak VVER reactors

Slovak utility Slovenské elektrárne has signed a contract with France's Framatome for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to the VVER-440 reactors at its Bohunice and Mochovce plants, starting from 2027.

Uranium & Fuel 24 July 2024

Andra cleared to store more waste in Cires repository

Andra cleared to store more waste in Cires repository

French radioactive waste management agency Andra has been granted approval by the Aube department to increase the authorised capacity of the Cires very-low-level radioactive waste disposal facility, without increasing the disposal surface area.

Waste & Recycling 22 July 2024

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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

French molten salt research lab aims to become leader in field

French molten salt research lab aims to become leader in field

Naarea, the developer of a molten salt fast neutron microreactor, is partnering with the French National Centre for Scientific Research and Université Paris-Saclay to create a laboratory dedicated to molten salt chemistry which aims to be the European leader in research and development for both nuclear molten salt reactors and non-nuclear applications.

New Nuclear 27 June 2024

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

The EUR10 million (USD10.7 million) contribution from the European Union under the Euratom Research and Training Programme targets the "swift and secure development and deployment of a European fuel solution" for VVER reactors.

Uranium & Fuel 21 June 2024

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

The revamped project plan for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor aims for "a scientifically and technically robust initial phase of operations, including deuterium-deuterium fusion operation in 2035 followed by full magnetic energy and plasma current operation".

New Nuclear 20 June 2024

Verdict on EDF and KHNP bids being considered by Czech government 

Verdict on EDF and KHNP bids being considered by Czech government 

ČEZ has submitted to the Czech government its evaluation of the bids received from France's EDF and South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of a new nuclear power plant at Dukovany.

New Nuclear 17 June 2024

Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine's Energoatom and France's EDF sign a cooperation agreement, while the two countries have renewed their cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, which was originally signed in 1998.

Nuclear Policies 10 June 2024

CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

China National Nuclear Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation on strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. CNNC has also signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with France's EDF on nuclear energy.

Corporate 04 June 2024