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Meeting will feature exclusive technical tour of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor nuclear fusion site

Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Original article: nucnet.org/news/nuclear-communications-conference-returns-in-october-in-south-of-france-9-2-2024

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Japan's National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have completed the production of a prototype outer vertical target, one of the key components of the divertor to be used in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. MHI said it is now ready for series production.

Date: Friday, 02 August 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Japan-set-for-production-of-ITER-outer-vertical-ta

The Global Fusion Industry in 2024 report says that more than USD900 million has been invested in the fusion industry in the past year, and more than 1000 jobs created.

Date: Thursday, 18 July 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Funding-and-jobs-growing-fast-in-fusion,-says-key

The revamped project plan for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) aims for "a scientifically and technically robust initial phase of operations, including deuterium-deuterium fusion operation in 2035 followed by full magnetic energy and plasma current operation".

Date: Friday, 21 June 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/ITER-s-proposed-new-timeline-initial-phase-of-oper

Ontario Power Generation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Stellarex Inc to explore the development and deployment of fusion energy in Ontario which will see them work together to identify potential future siting and deployment of a stellarator fusion energy device in the province.

Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/OPG-investigates-fusion-as-future-option-for-Ontar

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has appointed Canadian engineering firm AtkinsRéalis to deliver the detailed design of an isotope separation system to strengthen research into sustainable fusion delivery.

Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/AtkinsRealis-to-design-UK-tritium-processing-facil