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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”.

Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsnuclear-authorities-seek-justification-for-use-of-newcleo-reactor-in-the-uk-11669661

France's EDF has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy's Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo Nucleare and Edison to assess potential industrial cooperation for the development of nuclear power in Europe, including in Italy, specifically in the field of small modular reactors (SMRs).

Date: Tuesday, 07 March 2023
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/EDF-teams-up-with-Italian-partners-on-SMR-developm

The second and final shipment of high-level waste (HLW) from the UK to Switzerland has been completed. The waste resulted from the reprocessing and recycling of used nuclear fuel from Swiss nuclear power plants at Sellafield.

Date: Monday, 17 October 2016
Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/UK-completes-return-of-Swiss-reprocessing-waste


French nuclear operator Electricite de France (EDF) has agreed to buy a majority stake in nuclear group Areva's reactor business subsidiary, Areva NP. EDF said it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Areva specifying that it will take "majority control" of Areva NP of "at least 51%" with a maximum stake of 25% held by Areva and the potential participation of minority partners.

Date: Friday, 31 July 2015
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsedf-to-buy-majority-of-areva-np-4635803

The United Kingdom remains the strongest contender for new nuclear build in Europe, according both pro and anti-nuclear energy industry sources.

Date: Thursday, 16 June 2011
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-remains-strongest-market-for-european-nuclear-build

The French Nuclear Safety Authority (ANS) is going to review the safety of Mitsubishi and Areva’s 1100MW pressurised water reactor, Atmea1.

Date: Tuesday, 08 June 2010
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsfrance-s-ans-to-review-safety-of-atmea1

French giants EDF and Areva have signed agreements with Italian companies to help gear up for Italy’s budding nuclear programme. The agreements were signed in Paris on 9 April, at the Franco-Italian bilateral summit. EDF and Enel, and Areva have signed cooperation agreements with Ansaldo, while Areva has also teamed up with E&C firm Techint and a university consortium.

Date: Monday, 12 April 2010
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsenel-edf-areva-and-others-sign-agreement-for-italy

The Italian national agency for new technologies, energy and the environment (ENEA) and the French institute for radiation protection (IRSN) have signed an agreement on nuclear safety and radiation.

Date: Monday, 12 April 2010
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsitaly-and-france-sign-agreement-on-safety

On 14 January 2010, the Slovenian utility, GEN-energija, sent an application to the Economy Ministry for a permit to build a second unit at the Krsko Nuclear Power Plant, the country’s sole nuclear site. The utility plans to build a generation III PWR reactor with a capacity between 1100MW and 1600MW.

Date: Tuesday, 09 February 2010
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsslovenia-s-second-unit

Sandvik Materials Technology has signed a SEK2 billion (EUR182 million) multi-year delivery contract for steam generator tubes for Areva NP. Deliveries will begin in the end of 2013.

Date: Friday, 10 July 2009
Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newssandvik-wins-sek3-billion-in-sg-tube-contracts