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WEBSep 5, 2024 · World Nuclear News is a website that covers the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association. Find news, features, podcasts and views on topics such as nuclear policies, waste and recycling, corporate developments and more.
Italy sees role for nuclear in hitting climate goals, says minister
WEBItalian Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said he hopes there can be a discussion based on science about the renewed role of nuclear, specifically small modular reactors, in the country's future. He said Italy must consider the use of nuclear in the short and medium term to meet the 2050 net-zero target and shield from geopolitical events.
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WEBThe latest news and updates on new nuclear projects and technologies around the world. Find out about the approval, design, construction and operation of new nuclear plants, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face.
US study examines feasibility of coal-to-nuclear conversion
WEBWednesday, 10 July 2024. A study by researchers at the University of Michigan ranks the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the USA into advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and utilities to meet decarbonisation goals. The Petersburg coal plant in Indiana was found to be the most ...
Agreement signed for planned UK fleet of AP300 reactors
WEBThursday, 8 February 2024. Westinghouse has signed an agreement with Community Nuclear Power Limited for the construction of four AP300 small modular reactors in the North Teesside region of northeast England. It would be …
Joint venture created for Chalk River MMR project
WEBSep 9, 2024 · A joint venture has been formed between Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation and Ontario Power Generation to build, own and operate the proposed Micro Modular Reactor project at the Chalk River Laboratories site. The joint venture - the Global First Power Limited Partnership - is owned equally by OPG and USNC-Power, the …
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WEBSep 5, 2024 · World Nuclear News covers the global nuclear energy sector with news, features and analysis. Find out about nuclear policies, projects, waste management, corporate developments and more.
Europe's first EPR reaches criticality - World Nuclear News
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The new nuclear reactor, the first in Finland in over 40 years, is expected to start producing electricity in June 2022. It is part of the country's climate action plan and will provide low-carbon, reliable and affordable energy.
Nuclear to be part of US clean hydrogen hubs
WEBUS President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm have announced seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that will share USD7 billion in federal funding to accelerate the commercial-scale deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen. Nuclear energy features in the plans of several of them, including a large nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility at Constellation's LaSalle ...
IAEA releases 2023 nuclear power data - World Nuclear News
WEB21 August 2024. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released its annual nuclear power data publications - and says they paint a picture of a clean energy technology at a crossroads amid the emergence of a new global consensus to accelerate its deployment. The reports - Nuclear Power Reactors in the World and Operating Experience ...