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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.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Nuclear-fleet-maintained-high-performance-in-2023
Dominion Energy says it has issued a request for proposals to ‘leading SMR companies’
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Saturday, 13 July 2024
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/virginia-utility-considering-small-modular-reactors-for-north-anna-nuclear-site-7-5-2024
Supporters say legislation will help bring more plants online
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Thursday, 11 July 2024
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/biden-signs-key-legislation-to-speed-up-deployment-of-new-nuclear-reactors-7-3-2024
Australian attitudes towards energy sources have shifted markedly, the 20th edition of the Lowy Institute's annual poll has found, with six in ten now supportive of Australia using nuclear power to generate electricity.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 07 June 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/National-poll-shows-shift-in-Australian-nuclear-op
Biden administration also unveils plans for advanced reactors at army bases
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Tuesday, 04 June 2024
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/white-house-working-group-to-analyse-cost-and-schedule-risks-for-new-nuclear-6-1-2024
Joplin, MO— Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. (TEi) proudly announces the reception of Certificates of Authorization pursuant to Section III Division 1 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). These certificates authorize TEi's Joplin, MO facility to design and fabricate nuclear safety-related components and appurtenances.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsthermal-engineering-international-usa-inc-a-babcock-power-subsidiary-receives-asme-bpvc-section-iii-division-1-n-npt-ns-and-na-certifications-11773844
The return of some former staff, the revamping of training facilities including the control room simulator, the submission of regulatory documents and the ordering of new fuel are all highlighted as part of steps taken towards the repowering of the shuttered Palisades nuclear power plant in the USA.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 16 May 2024
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Holtec-outlines-progress-towards-Palisades-restart
It took US nearly 40 years to add the same nuclear power capacity as China added in last decade
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Wednesday, 08 May 2024
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/country-has-nearly-tripled-nuclear-capacity-in-10-years-says-eia-5-2-2024
The Group of Seven (G7) nations undertook to support the use of nuclear energy in countries that opt for its use, following a two-day Ministerial Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Italy. The G7 includes Italy, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the USA as well as the European Union. The ministerial meeting was in preparation for the G7 summit planned for June.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 03 May 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsg7-acknowledges-need-for-nuclear-despite-differences-on-energy-policy-11733162
Energy and environment ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries meeting in Turin have reportedly reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants in the first half of the 2030s. Italian energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, who is chairing the meeting said there is a technical agreement pending a final political decision.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsg7-energy-ministers-reach-understanding-on-coal-but-nuclear-remains-contentious-11724573