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Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during a five-day visit to Russia, signed agreements with Russia for additional units of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The agreement was signed following a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry & Trade Denis Manturov.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 04 January 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsindia-and-russia-agree-to-expand-kudankulam-11408394
Countries around the world turned to nuclear as a reliable low-carbon energy source as they looked for ways to wean themselves off Russian imports and lower carbon emissions.
New plants began operating, deals for small modular reactors were signed and countries announced ambitious plans for new-build.
On the political front, US president Joe Biden signed into law new legislation that will help to finance struggling nuclear reactors and could save dozens from being shut down early. In Europe, the nuclear industry celebrated when members of the European parliament decided to “follow the science” and support legislation which includes nuclear in the bloc’s sustainable finance taxonomy for green investment.
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2023
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/five-major-developments-that-are-setting-the-stage-for-2023-and-beyond-1-1-2023
Despite the difficult economic situation and sanctions, Rosatom's exports will grow by about 15% by the end of the year compared with 2021, Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev said in an extensive interview with Izvestia. Countries where new projects are already underway or are beginning include China, Turkey, Egypt, Hungary, India, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 04 January 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsrosatoms-likhachev-on-russias-nuclear-future-10486156
The World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) has said it remains “deeply concerned” about the situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), noting that plant operators were “facing unprecedented challenges in carrying out day-to-day operations and maintaining nuclear safety standards”.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 28 October 2022
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newswano-expresses-concern-about-zaporizhzhia-npp-10122490
“New reactors will be built in Sweden,” said Ebba Busch, whose Christian Democrat party belongs to an alliance that won the most seats in last month’s general election. The right-wing bloc is scheduled to become the Nordic nation’s next government in a parliamentary vote next week.
Sweden now joins other countries in Europe that are turning to nuclear power in response to record high energy prices and fears over the security of key infrastructure.
Swedes have debated nuclear power for decades, but the energy source has garnered popular support recently amid the ongoing power crunch.
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Saturday, 15 October 2022
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/new-government-announces-plans-to-build-nuclear-power-plants-10-5-2022
What is the significance of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station?
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Saturday, 05 March 2022
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-what-s-happening-at-europe-s-largest-nuclear-power-station-3-5-2022
International treaties governing nuclear security serve as frameworks based on shared experience, but they are not a substitute for practical and ongoing cooperation. This was one of the messages from delegates at NP1 - The Nuclear Power Conference Israel - Threats, Challenges, Opportunities.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Saturday, 05 December 2020
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Extending-nuclear-cooperation-to-the-Middle-East
A surge in well-designed energy policies is needed to put the world on track for a resilient energy system that can meet climate goals, the International Energy Agency said today. Unveiling the latest edition of its flagship publication, the Paris-based organisation noted that worldwide low-carbon electricity generation from nuclear and renewable energies had exceeded coal-fired generation for the first time last year.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2020
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/IEA-report-highlights-need-for-new-momentum-behind
The development of a national nuclear industry facilitates a country's economic growth while at the same time keeping in harmony with low-carbon and sustainable development, Yaroslav Mozdakov, director for communications and international affairs at Rusatom Energy International (REIN), said last week during a webinar hosted by the Expert Group on Resource Management of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. REIN is a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2020
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Rosatom-explains-the-multiplier-effect-of-new-nucl
Russia’s Atommash plant in Volgodonsk (a branch of AEM-Technologies, part Atomenergomash, the machine-building division of Rosatom), has shipped four steam generators for unit 1 of Turkey’s Akkuyu NPP.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 28 August 2020
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsrussia-ships-steam-generators-to-akkuyu-nuclear-plant-8105486