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IAEA puts case to G20 for nuclear energy's net zero role

IAEA puts case to G20 for nuclear energy's net zero role

Better access to financing mechanisms and other policy shifts required for the large-scale expansion of nuclear energy were outlined when the International Atomic Energy Agency made its first-of-a-kind contribution to the G20 policy-making process.

Nuclear Policies 23 April 2024

Eletronuclear responds to report on Angra 3 costs

Eletronuclear responds to report on Angra 3 costs

Brazil's Eletronuclear has highlighted the economic benefits of investing in completing the Angra 3 nuclear unit, and stressed that an official study has yet to be completed into the likely final tariff paid by customers.

Nuclear Policies 15 April 2024

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CNEN and Eletronuclear discuss Brazilian nuclear programme

CNEN and Eletronuclear discuss Brazilian nuclear programme

The presidents of the National Nuclear Energy Commission, Francisco Rondinelli, and Eletronuclear, Raul Lycurgo Leite, covered Angra 3's prospects for 2029 completion, domestic fuel supply, the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor and site selection for the radioactive waste-focused Nuclear Technology Centre, in their talks.

Nuclear Policies 09 February 2024

Eletronuclear outlines clean hydrogen production plan

Eletronuclear outlines clean hydrogen production plan

A project to produce 100 tonnes a year of clean hydrogen from the operation of the Angra nuclear power plant's two units was detailed at a seminar on sustainable hydrogen production in Brazil.

Energy & Environment 24 November 2023

France and Brazil discuss nuclear energy links

France and Brazil discuss nuclear energy links

France and Brazil are looking to "rebuild cooperation" in the energy sector with an emphasis on nuclear energy, after energy ministers from the two countries held talks in Paris.

Nuclear Policies 16 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

INB and Amazul sign contract for next Resende phase

INB and Amazul sign contract for next Resende phase

Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil has signed a contract with Amazônia Azul Technologias de Defesa SA (Amazul) to provide engineering services for the second phase of the uranium enrichment plant at INB's nuclear fuel factory in Resende.

Uranium & Fuel 31 July 2023

Eletronuclear and civic leaders reach Angra 3 agreement

Eletronuclear and civic leaders reach Angra 3 agreement

Eletronuclear has agreed terms with Angra dos Reis City Hall on the payment of BRL264 million (USD55 million) "socio-environmental compensation" for the construction of Angra 3 nuclear power unit.

Corporate 18 July 2023

INB signs contracts relating to fuel supplies at NT2E

INB signs contracts relating to fuel supplies at NT2E

Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil signed four contracts and two agreements covering various aspects of nuclear fuel supplies with Westinghouse, The Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research and Rosatom.

Corporate 05 May 2023

Eletronuclear seeks to end block on Angra 3 works

Eletronuclear seeks to end block on Angra 3 works

Eletronuclear said it was seeking a "constructive dialogue" with the municipal government after it was ordered to stop work on Angra 3 - a unit whose construction only resumed in November after a seven year gap.

New Nuclear 04 May 2023