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Netherlands-based nuclear energy development and consultancy company ULC-Energy has undertaken a study that investigated the potential to use civil nuclear technologies to power commercial maritime vessels. The study was commissioned by mining company and shipping charterer BHP, a major producer of commodities including iron ore, copper, nickel, and metallurgical coal. BHP has approximately 80,000 employees and contractors, primarily in Australia and the Americas.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsbhp-to-consider-nuclear-powered-cargo-ships-11551624
Moscow increasingly considering nuclear for industry and communities in isolated areas
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Wednesday, 15 November 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/rosatom-signs-agreement-to-explore-small-reactors-for-industrial-region-in-siberia-11-2-2023
Russia's Rosatom and the Norilsk Nickel are to study possible options and sites for a small nuclear power reactor.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Agreement-to-consider-SMR-for-Norlisk-region
Energy consumption from fossil fuels is expected to decrease due to a stated commitment to lower carbon dioxide emissions and address climate change. This reduction will inevitably increase demand for other energy sources, including nuclear – currently the fastest growing source of energy worldwide. Many countries have stated plans to build new nuclear reactors to cope with demand, including China, India, Russia, UK, and the USA. Others are investing heavily in upgrading existing facilities, including Canada and France.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 15 January 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsdemand-increases-for-nuclear-metal-tubing-as-higher-energy-consumption-leads-to-plans-for-new-reactors-worldwide-8453732