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Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Argentina's nuclear regulator has issued a renewed licence to Nucleoeléctrica Argentina for the operation of the second unit of the Atucha nuclear power plant until 26 May 2026.

Regulation & Safety 15 March 2024


Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team

Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team

The International Atomic Energy Agency experts praised measures already taken and the "professionalism, openness and receptiveness exhibited by the plant staff towards suggestions for improvement" after a 10-day Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation mission to Argentina.

Regulation & Safety 11 March 2024


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Reflector tank lifted for installation in Argentina's RA-10 research reactor

Reflector tank lifted for installation in Argentina's RA-10 research reactor

The RA-10 reflector tank was manufactured by INVAP over 32 months at the Bariloche Atomic Centre. It is made of zirconium alloy and weighs 2540 kilograms, is 2 metres in diameter and 1.4 metres tall.

New Nuclear 08 March 2024


Argentina's RA-10 research reactor aiming for 2026 operation

Argentina's RA-10 research reactor aiming for 2026 operation

The RA-10 multipurpose research reactor is now about 80% completed, with its reflector tank set to be installed as construction enters its final phases, Argentina's Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was told during a tour of the facility.

New Nuclear 27 February 2024


Eight truck convoy delivers giant German SANS to Argentina's Neutron Beam Laboratory

Eight truck convoy delivers giant German SANS to Argentina's Neutron Beam Laboratory

The small-angle neutron scattering instrument is 33 metres long when assembled and has been donated by the German Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin institute following the closure of the BER-II reactor in 2019. It will be reassembled and come into operation when Argentina's RA-10 multipurpose research reactor begins operating.

New Nuclear 12 January 2024


CNEA and Nucleoeléctrica sign CAREM SMR agreement

CNEA and Nucleoeléctrica sign CAREM SMR agreement

The National Atomic Energy Commission and Nucleoeléctrica Argentina have signed a framework agreement for technical assistance for the country's CAREM small modular reactor project.

New Nuclear 30 October 2023


Atucha 1 extension: Environmental impact study submitted

Atucha 1 extension: Environmental impact study submitted

Nucleoeléctrica Argentina has delivered the environmental impact study for the Atucha I extension project which aims to add a further 20 years to the unit's operating life.

Regulation & Safety 26 October 2023


Argentina and Brazil sign MoU on radioisotopes and research

Argentina and Brazil sign MoU on radioisotopes and research

Argentina's National Atomic Energy Commission and Brazil's National Nuclear Energy Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding which they say will strengthen their on-going collaboration in the area of peaceful uses of nuclear technology relating to their planned new research reactors.

Nuclear Policies 09 October 2023


Argentina and France extend nuclear collaboration

Argentina and France extend nuclear collaboration

Argentina's National Atomic Energy Commission and the French Alternative Energies & Atomic Energy Commission have signed a cooperation agreement on the peaceful use of nuclear technology and new energy technologies that expands on one signed in 2010.

Nuclear Policies 28 September 2023


Atucha II returns to service after completing repairs

Atucha II returns to service after completing repairs

Argentina's Atucha II nuclear unit is delivering power again after the successful completion of repairs prompted by the October 2022 inspection discovery that one of the four internal supports of the reactor had detached and moved from its design location.

Regulation & Safety 30 August 2023