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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

Now that construction of the new large-scale ventilation system at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is complete, the US Department of Environmental Management is aiming for it to be fully operational in 2026.

Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Construction-complete-at-WIPP-ventilation-system

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

Unit 4 of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region has entered commercial operation, China General Nuclear (CGN) announced. The unit is the second of two CGN-designed demonstration Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors at the site.

Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Second-CGN-Hualong-One-completes-commissioning-tes

Czech power company CEZ and its Elektrárna Dukovany II (EDU II) subsidiary has received updated binding bids from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and France's EDF for the construction of four new nuclear units in the Czech Republic. EDF is proposing its EPR1200 reactor, KHNP is proposing its APR1000.

Date: Friday, 03 May 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newskhnp-and-edf-submit-updated-bids-for-four-new-czech-units-as-ec-approves-state-aid-11733137

A workshop hosted by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, in partnership with World Nuclear Association and the International Atomic Energy Agency, aimed to align, where appropriate, the improvement and oversight activities of the industry, the regulators and standards development organisations. The association's Nathan Paterson provides an overview of the event.

Date: Friday, 19 April 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Supply-chain-in-focus-for-nuclear-industry

Unit 4 at China’s Fangchenggang NPP in the Guangxi Autonomous Region has been connected to the grid, according to China General Nuclear (CGN). The unit is the second of two demonstration Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors (units 3&4) at the site. The Fangchenggang plant will eventually house six reactors. Phase one (units 1&2) are CPR-1000 units which began commercial operation in 2016. Units 5 and 6 are expected to be Hualong One reactors.

Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsgrid-connection-for-fangchenggang-4-11687150

Fangchenggang unit 4 - the second demonstration Hualong One (HPR1000) reactor at the site in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region - has been connected to the grid, China General Nuclear (CGN) announced.

Date: Friday, 12 April 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/New-Chinese-reactor-begins-supplying-power

Unit 4 of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region has attained a sustained chain reaction for the first time, China General Nuclear (CGN) announced. The unit is the second of two demonstration CGN-designed Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors at the site.

Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Second-CGN-Hualong-One-starts-up

Trade in counterfeit and fraudulent items accounts for an estimated 2.5% of world trade, according to a 2021 study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. A major research project aims to assess the implications for the nuclear sector.

Date: Thursday, 14 March 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IAEA-project-considers-implications-of-counterfeit