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Belgium, China to cooperate in nuclear energy
Belgium, China to cooperate in nuclear energy
China and Belgium have signed a framework agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The agreement was one of several accords signed in Brussels yesterday during a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 18 October 2018
UK plans for Brexit deal-no deal scenarios
UK plans for Brexit deal-no deal scenarios
The UK government has provided an update on its position regarding Euratom and its policy on climate change in the event it does or does not secure a deal with the European Union on Brexit.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 October 2018
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International experts are meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss global nuclear non-proliferation and export controls at a four-day workshop hosted by the UAE's nuclear regulator. Meanwhile, China General Nuclear has described a change to US policy on exports to China as inappropriate.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 October 2018
USA announces China export policy
USA announces China export policy
The US Department of Energy has established a new policy framework on civil nuclear cooperation with China, following a government policy review led by the US National Security Council. The policy covers exports of technology, equipment and components, and material to China.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 12 October 2018
IEA warns of challenges from Swiss nuclear phase-out
IEA warns of challenges from Swiss nuclear phase-out
Switzerland's phased withdrawal from nuclear power presents challenges for maintaining its electricity security, the International Energy Agency says in a report it published yesterday.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 9 October 2018
UK nuclear phaseout would be costly mistake, says think tank
UK nuclear phaseout would be costly mistake, says think tank
Electricity generating costs would rise by 15% and carbon emissions from the power sector would more than triple by 2030 if the UK were to abandon nuclear energy in favour of a mix of wind and gas, according to the New Nuclear Watch Institute.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 28 September 2018
Senegal aims to build nuclear technology centre
Senegal aims to build nuclear technology centre
Senegal and the French National Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology have signed an agreement to collaborate on a project to create a centre of excellence in nuclear science and technology.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Draft law supports Chinese nuclear exports
Draft law supports Chinese nuclear exports
A draft atomic energy law that encourages companies to participate in the development of international markets and promote the export of nuclear power, fuel and technology has been opened for public comment by China's Ministry of Justice.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 24 September 2018
US nuclear innovation legislation makes progress
US nuclear innovation legislation makes progress
Bipartisan legislation designed to drive US nuclear innovation including the commercialisation of advanced reactors has gone forward to be signed into law after approval by the House of Representatives. Congress has also approved a USD121 million increase in funding for US nuclear R&D for fiscal 2019.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 19 September 2018
UK and USA enhance nuclear research cooperation
UK and USA enhance nuclear research cooperation
The UK's National Nuclear Laboratory and the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have agreed to cooperate on nuclear energy research. The announcement came as the UK and USA signed a nuclear R&D action plan.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 14 September 2018
Investment needed to maintain nuclear's growth, says IAEA
Investment needed to maintain nuclear's growth, says IAEA
New power reactors must be brought online over the coming decades to maintain nuclear's "key role" in combating climate change, according to newly published International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) projections.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Climate targets need market reform, says NEA's Magwood
Climate targets need market reform, says NEA's Magwood
If countries are serious about combatting climate change, then they will reform their electricity markets, William Magwood,director general of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) said last week.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 12 September 2018
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