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For the first time in over 60 years divers have entered Sellafield's Pile Fuel Storage Pond. As they clear some of the most challenging spots to clean up, drones and robots are taking on an increasing share of hazardous work elsewhere at the site.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 06 April 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Dive-team-enters-Sellafield-pond
Five major companies have made key announcements on their plans to advance small modular reactor (SMR) deployment in the UK. While Rolls-Royce SMR shortlisted three sites for a factory to produce component for its planned SMR; Balfour Beatty and Holtec with Hyundai agreed to support plans for the construction of Holtec’s SMR-160; and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) submitted a Generic Design Assessment (GDA) application for its BWRX-300 SMR to the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 23 December 2022
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newssmr-competition-heats-up-in-the-uk-10456556