Nuclear Policies

Nuclear Policies
US proposed budget supports nuclear projects

US proposed budget supports nuclear projects

The US Administration's 2025 budget request includes nearly USD1.6 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy, with support for securing supplies of high-assay low-enriched uranium, developing new reactor technologies, supporting R&D, advancing the use of additive manufacturing and AI, and deploying US reactors overseas.

Nuclear Policies 14 March 2024


Germany aims to build fusion power plant

Germany aims to build fusion power plant

A new funding programme for nuclear fusion research has been announced by Germany's Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger aimed at paving the way for the first fusion power plant to be constructed in Germany by 2040.

Nuclear Policies 14 March 2024


IAEA governors resolution on Zaporizhzhia criticised by Russia

IAEA governors resolution on Zaporizhzhia criticised by Russia

The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency passed a resolution calling for the immediate return of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to Ukrainian control - however Russia says the vote "went beyond the mandate of the board and the entire agency".

Nuclear Policies 13 March 2024


Young nuclear groups seek rethink on Spanish nuclear closure

Young nuclear groups seek rethink on Spanish nuclear closure

A gathering in Madrid of more than 70 representatives from the European and international young nuclear networks, from 27 countries, heard the case put against the planned closure of Almaraz nuclear power plant's unit 1.

Nuclear Policies 08 March 2024


IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector

IAEA steps up efforts for gender balance in nuclear sector

The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said that gender equality "is not just right - it is imperative for net zero, battling cancer, and ending global hunger".

Nuclear Policies 08 March 2024


Grossi hopes nuclear summit can agree new financing mechanisms

Grossi hopes nuclear summit can agree new financing mechanisms

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says one aim of the forthcoming Nuclear Energy Summit for heads of state is to see what "international cooperation mechanisms we can agree" to accelerate the provision of new nuclear in line with the COP28 declaration in December.

Nuclear Policies 04 March 2024


As JET's vital role celebrated ... could UK rejoin Euratom in 2028?

As JET's vital role celebrated ... could UK rejoin Euratom in 2028?

Hundreds of former staff gathered to mark the achievements of the Joint European Torus in progressing nuclear fusion. The project has been a positive example of international collaboration, those attending were told, and the European Union hopes the UK will rejoin its Euratom and Fusion4Energy programme from 2028.

Nuclear Policies 29 February 2024


France and Bulgaria to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

France and Bulgaria to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire and Bulgaria's Energy Minister Rumen Radev have signed a declaration of intent to establish bilateral cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, including the areas of nuclear construction programmes, small modular reactors and development of a European supply chain.

Nuclear Policies 22 February 2024


Economic impact of nuclear to southeast USA highlighted

Economic impact of nuclear to southeast USA highlighted

The nuclear energy industry in southeast USA generates an annual economic impact of almost USD43 billion, supporting 152,598 jobs and generating USD13.7 billion in labour income, says a study released by the Southeast Nuclear Advisory Council.

Nuclear Policies 21 February 2024


Russia, Venezuela discuss cooperation on peaceful use of nuclear

Russia, Venezuela discuss cooperation on peaceful use of nuclear

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil that they had discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in a range of areas including energy, medicine, space exploration and agriculture.

Nuclear Policies 21 February 2024