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Minister to chair sector meeting later this month
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Thursday, 07 September 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/government-remains-bullish-on-return-to-nuclear-within-next-decade-9-3-2023
‘This is the most complex activity’, state company says
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Friday, 04 August 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/sogin-launches-eur36-million-tender-for-underwater-dismantling-of-garigliano-rpv-8-4-2023
Societa Gestione Impianti Nucleari SpA (Sogin), the Italian state-owned company responsible for decommissioning the country's nuclear power plants, has announced the launch of a tender for the dismantling of the reactor vessel and internals of the Garigliano nuclear power plant.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 04 August 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Tender-issued-for-removal-of-Italian-reactor-vesse
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has commissioned US-based Herbert Engineering Corp (HEC) to investigate the potential of advanced modern reactor technology for commercial marine propulsion. At the same time, UK-based start-up nuclear technology company newcleo has signed an agreement with Italy-based shipbuilder Fincantieri and certification multinational RINA, also based in Italy, to jointly study nuclear applications to the shipping industry.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 28 July 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsstudies-investigate-potential-of-nuclear-shipping-11032396
Slovenské elektrárne says that the energy start-up stage of Mochovce 3 has seen its power level increased to 75% - with the final trial run at 100% power for six days and nights now expected to take place between September and October.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 18 July 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Mochovce-3-power-increased-to-75
The UK’s Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is collaborating with renewable marine technology specialist Smart Green Shipping (SGS) to investigate retrofitting new sail technology on its specialist nuclear transport ships. SGS is developing unique FastRig retrofit sails and sustainable technology for commercial ships.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-nuclear-shipping-may-go-green-10935045
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) - part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - has partnered with renewable marine technology specialist Smart Green Shipping (SGS) to investigate the retrofitting of new sail technology on its specialist nuclear transport ships.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Saturday, 10 June 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Project-examines-retrofitting-sails-to-nuclear-tra
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Review Service for Radioactive Waste & Spent Fuel Management, Decommissioning & Remediation (ARTEMIS) team says Portugal is committed to ensuring the safe and effective management of radioactive waste. The mission also noted a need to further develop the national radioactive waste management programme and advised allocating adequate resources for its long-term implementation, particularly disposal. The nine-day mission was carried out at the request of Portugal and hosted by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 01 June 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiaea-commends-portugals-commitment-to-safe-radwaste-management-10901523
Ansaldo Nucleare and Westinghouse Electric Company say initial testing has been completed for their Generation IV lead-cooled fast reactor design. The testing campaign took place at the Passive Heat Removal Facility recently built at the Ansaldo Nuclear plant in Wolverhampton (UK).
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 24 May 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsinitial-tests-completed-for-westinghouse-lfr-design-10878673
The Nuclear Alliance, a French initiative comprising 16 European countries seeking to further develop nuclear power, has issued a statement calling on the European Commission (EC) to recognise nuclear energy in the EU's energy strategy and relevant policies. The statement came after a meeting in Paris with European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 19 May 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsalliance-urges-eu-recognition-of-nuclear-energy-10862117