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Actions being taken by various countries to meet the target of tripling global nuclear power generating capacity by 2050 were discussed by panellists during a session at World Nuclear Symposium 2024. Cooperation will be key to meeting the target, they agreed.

Date: Saturday, 07 September 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Meeting-the-challenge-to-triple-nuclear-capacity

Italian multinational oilfield services company Saipem has signed a cooperation agreement with UK-headquartered Newcleo to study offshore applications of Newcleo's innovative reactor technology.

Date: Saturday, 07 September 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Newcleo,-Saipem-team-up-for-offshore-SMR-applicati

There is an increasing willingness to consider investing in new nuclear projects - but issues remain around the lengthy investment timelines and perceived regulatory risks, a panel at World Nuclear Symposium heard.

Date: Saturday, 07 September 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/The-issues-facing-private-financing-of-new-nuclear

Global nuclear electricity generation increased in 2023, despite a 1 GWe drop in overall capacity, to 392 GWe, of operable nuclear power plants, according to a new report from World Nuclear Association. Average capacity factors also rose during the year.

Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Nuclear-fleet-maintained-high-performance-in-2023

A joint development project agreement has been signed between Lloyd's Register, Core Power and AP Moller - Maersk to conduct a regulatory assessment study to determine the safety and regulatory considerations for a potential nuclear-propelled containership to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe.

Date: Friday, 16 August 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Regulatory-assessment-of-nuclear-powered-cargo-shi

Kristine Madden, president of the International Youth Nuclear Congress (IYNC), discusses the key challenges and opportunities for young nuclear professionals in the near future.

Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Viewpoint-Providing-a-platform-for-young-nuclear-p

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and Business Development Bank of Canada have announced a lead investment of CAD10 million (USD7.3 million) each in Canadian private fusion developer General Fusion. Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy has awarded USD4.6 million in 17 awards to fund public-private partnerships for fusion research.

Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/North-American-investments-in-fusion-energy

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited's 470 MWe small modular reactor design has successfully completed Step 2 of the UK's Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process and progressed to the third and final phase.

Date: Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Rolls-Royce-SMR-progresses-to-final-step-of-UK-ass

British inertial fusion energy developer First Light Fusion has hosted a delegation from the Japanese government, headed by State Minister Soichiro Imaeda from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The visit comes as the UK and Japan seek closer collaboration on commercial fusion energy research.

Date: Thursday, 25 July 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Japan-UK-enhance-cooperation-on-fusion

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has applied to the UK government for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR's small modular reactor, a decision required for the operation of a new nuclear technology in the country. It marks the first ever application for justification of a UK reactor design.

Date: Saturday, 20 July 2024
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-justification-decision-sought-for-Rolls-Royce-S