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Framatome says it "has signed contracts worth multi-billion euros" with Sizewell C Ltd for key equipment for the two reactors from the design phase up to commissioning. It has also signed a long-term fuel supply agreement.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Framatome-signs-multi-billion-euros-contracts-with
‘Attacking a nuclear power plant is an absolute no go’, agency’s director-general tells emergency meeting
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Saturday, 13 April 2024
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/iaea-s-grossi-warns-against-violating-principles-preventing-nuclear-accidents-4-4-2024
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission should address potential impacts of climate change–related hazards during the licensing process for nuclear power plants, the Government Accountability Office has recommended.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Saturday, 13 April 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/NRC-should-assess-risks-from-climate-change,-repor
UK nuclear trade association, the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has applied for a justification decision for newcleo’s lead-cooled fast reactor design, the LFR-AS-200. The application makes the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible power from the LFR-AS-200 would far outweigh any potential risks. NIA says these are” rigorously controlled by robust safety features, including passive safety systems, built into the design and incorporated into the operating arrangements, in line with the UK’s regulatory requirements”.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsnuclear-authorities-seek-justification-for-use-of-newcleo-reactor-in-the-uk-11669661
US-based X-energy Reactor Company and Canadian power company TransAlta Corporation have announced a partnership to study deployment of X-energy’s Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs) in Alberta. The study will be supported through funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and will assess the feasibility of repurposing a fossil fuel electricity generation site for an Xe-100 plant.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 05 April 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsx-energy-and-transalta-to-assess-use-of-xe-100-smrs-in-alberta-11658926
X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear have been granted GBP3.34 million (USD4.23 million) in funding from the UK government to develop plans for the deployment of X-energy's Xe-100 high temperature gas-cooled reactor in the country.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 05 April 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Funds-awarded-to-assist-Xe-100-deployment-in-the-U
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a “national endeavour” to secure the future of the UK’s defence and civil nuclear industry during a visit to the nuclear submarine base in Barrow-in-Furness. The UK government said: “Domestic nuclear capability is vital to our national defence and energy security, underpinning our nuclear deterrent and securing cheaper, more reliable energy for UK consumers. The nuclear industry is growing rapidly, requiring 50% more highly skilled workers in the next ten years – and we need to train a new generation of British talent.”
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-announces-national-endeavour-to-support-nuclear-11635195
World leaders gathered in Brussels at the first ever Nuclear Energy Summit co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi. The Summit was the highest-level meeting to date exclusively focused on the topic of nuclear energy. It followed inclusion of nuclear energy in the Global Stocktake agreed at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in December 2023 and the launch of the IAEA’s Atoms4NetZero initiative.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsnuclear-energy-summit-attracts-world-leaders-11632691
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a package of public and private investment to reinforce the country's nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs in its defence and civil nuclear industry.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Investment-announced-to-boost-UK-nuclear-workforce
Alongside the declaration adopted by governments at the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit, held in Brussels on 21 March, global nuclear industry associations have set out the industry's commitment to supporting government objectives to expand nuclear energy capacity worldwide to achieve climate and energy security goals.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 22 March 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Industry-ready-to-help-deliver-governmental-nuclea