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Binding agreement on Belgian reactor operations due in October

Binding agreement on Belgian reactor operations due in October

A framework agreement to extend the operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 power reactors by 10 years has been signed between French utility Engie and the Belgian federal government. Meanwhile, Belgium's Federal Agency for Nuclear Control has set out "its expectations regarding nuclear safety" for the extended operation of the units.

Regulation & Safety 25 July 2023

Belgium committed to nuclear safety, says IAEA

Belgium committed to nuclear safety, says IAEA

Belgium has demonstrated its commitment to continuous improvement in nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. The Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission team noted the need to identify and secure sufficient financial resources and competences for the regulator.

Regulation & Safety 04 July 2023

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Agreement reached for extended operation of Belgian reactors

Agreement reached for extended operation of Belgian reactors

French utility Engie and the Belgian federal government have signed an interim agreement defining the terms for the extended operation of the Doel 4 and Tihange 3 nuclear power units by ten years. A final agreement is expected next month.

Nuclear Policies 29 June 2023

Mo-99 production reaches non-proliferation milestone

Mo-99 production reaches non-proliferation milestone

All major global molybdenum-99 production facilities are now using low-enriched uranium targets instead of proliferation-sensitive highly-enriched uranium following the completion of work to convert Belgium's National Institute of Radioelements medical isotope production facility.

Regulation & Safety 29 March 2023

Belgian research reactor tests high-performance LEU fuel

Belgian research reactor tests high-performance LEU fuel

Three low-enriched uranium fuel test assemblies have successfully been tested in Belgium's BR2 research reactor. The Belgian Nuclear Research Centre plans to fully convert the reactor from using highly-enriched uranium in 2026.

Uranium & Fuel 27 March 2023

Belgian-Dutch partnership for nuclear new build

Belgian-Dutch partnership for nuclear new build

Belgian engineering firm Tractebel has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands' NRG-Pallas to collaborate in providing engineering services for the construction of large nuclear power plants in the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 17 March 2023

IAEA sees enhanced safety at Belgian research reactor

IAEA sees enhanced safety at Belgian research reactor

Belgium has strengthened safety at its BR2 research reactor by improving training, maintenance, ageing management and the safety of experiments, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts. The team also found the need for further safety enhancements to the reactor's organisational structure and operating rules and procedures.

Regulation & Safety 13 March 2023

Radiation detection drones tested at Belgian site

Radiation detection drones tested at Belgian site

Test flights of drones fitted with equipment to identify and measure the radiation being emitted from a plume source have been conducted at the Mol site of Belgium's Nuclear Research Centre. Further tests flights are planned for later this year to prove a new, precise measurement technique.

Regulation & Safety 16 February 2023

Work starts on Belgian isotope residue recycling facility

Work starts on Belgian isotope residue recycling facility

A ground-breaking ceremony has been held in Mol in north-east Belgium to mark the start of construction of a facility to recycle radioactive residues from the production of medical radioisotopes. The RECUMO facility - which will recover uranium - is scheduled to begin operating in 2026.

Waste & Recycling 14 February 2023

Belgium considers extended use of older reactors

Belgium considers extended use of older reactors

The Belgian government has asked Engie to investigate whether the operation of the country's three oldest reactors - Doel units 1 and 2 and Tihange 1 - can be extended until 2027. The reactors are currently scheduled to shut down in 2025.

Nuclear Policies 07 February 2023