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Collaboration widens for Rolls-Royce SMRs in the Netherlands

Collaboration widens for Rolls-Royce SMRs in the Netherlands

Dutch construction firm BAM Infra Nederland has agreed to collaborate with ULC-Energy and Rolls-Royce SMR on the deployment of a fleet of Rolls-Royce SMRs in the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 08 November 2023

Construction under way of new Dutch radwaste facility

Construction under way of new Dutch radwaste facility

Work has begun on the Multifunctional Storage Building - a new storage building for low and intermediate-level waste - in Nieuwdorp, in the municipality of Borssele, in the Netherlands, the Central Organisation for Radioactive Waste announced.

Waste & Recycling 31 October 2023

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Funding announced for Pallas research reactor

Funding announced for Pallas research reactor

Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Ernst Kuipers has confirmed full funding has been allocated for the EUR1.68 billion (USD1.79 billion) estimated public investment required for the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 22 September 2023

IAEA team completes Dutch regulatory review

IAEA team completes Dutch regulatory review

The Netherlands 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 identified areas for possible improvements.

Regulation & Safety 19 June 2023

Dutch regulator approves multi-functional storage facility

Dutch regulator approves multi-functional storage facility

The Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection has granted the final permit to the Central Organisation for Radioactive Waste for the construction of a new multi-functional storage building for low and intermediate-level waste at its site in Nieuwdorp, in the municipality of Borssele, the Netherlands.

Waste & Recycling 02 June 2023

Preparatory construction begins for Pallas research reactor

Preparatory construction begins for Pallas research reactor

Work has begun to build the foundations for the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands, which will replace the existing High Flux Reactor. However, the Dutch government has yet to make a final decision on constructing the reactor.

New Nuclear 05 May 2023

Dutch government allocates funding for nuclear programme

Dutch government allocates funding for nuclear programme

In its draft Climate Fund for 2024, the Dutch government has budgeted funds totalling EUR320 million (USD352 million) for the development of nuclear energy. The funds will be used for the preparation of the operational extension of the existing Borssele nuclear power plant, the construction of two new large reactors, the development of small modular reactors and for nuclear skills development in the Netherlands.

Nuclear Policies 27 April 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

Pallas construction permit granted

Pallas construction permit granted

A construction licence has been granted by the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection for the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands. The new reactor will replace the existing High Flux Reactor.

New Nuclear 15 February 2023

IAEA assesses operational safety at Dutch reactor

IAEA assesses operational safety at Dutch reactor

EPZ, operator of the Borssele nuclear power plant in the Netherlands, is committed to ensuring operational safety and reliability of the plant, an International Atomic Energy Agency mission has concluded. The team also encouraged continued improvements, including with its radiation protection programme.

Regulation & Safety 13 February 2023