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Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Argentina's nuclear regulator has issued a renewed licence to Nucleoeléctrica Argentina for the operation of the second unit of the Atucha nuclear power plant until 26 May 2026.

Regulation & Safety 15 March 2024


Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team

Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team

The International Atomic Energy Agency experts praised measures already taken and the "professionalism, openness and receptiveness exhibited by the plant staff towards suggestions for improvement" after a 10-day Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation mission to Argentina.

Regulation & Safety 11 March 2024


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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


BN-600 reactor at Beloyarsk aims for further life extension

BN-600 reactor at Beloyarsk aims for further life extension

Rosenergoatom is to seek approval to extend the life of the BN-600 fast neutron reactor following an inspection of the condition of the reactor vessel, heat exchanger supports and other equipment.

Regulation & Safety 07 March 2024


Grid connection for Vogtle 4

Grid connection for Vogtle 4

The AP1000 reactor is now generating electricity and was connected to the grid for the first time on 1 March, Georgia Power has announced.

New Nuclear 04 March 2024


Fourth Barakah unit starts up

Fourth Barakah unit starts up

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has announced the successful start-up by its operating and maintenance subsidiary Nawah Energy Company of the fourth unit at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

New Nuclear 01 March 2024


Nuclear tax credits underpin growth, says Constellation

Nuclear tax credits underpin growth, says Constellation

Federal nuclear production tax credits are providing the foundation for the USA's largest producer of carbon-free energy to continue to invest in growth opportunities, Constellation Energy said in its 2023 results announcement and 2024 earnings forecast.

Corporate 27 February 2024


India's newest nuclear unit connected to grid

India's newest nuclear unit connected to grid

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd has announced that Kakrapar 4 was connected to the grid on 20 February. The 700 MWe unit reached first criticality on 17 December.

New Nuclear 26 February 2024


Grossi issues fresh call for restraint around Zaporizhzhia plant

Grossi issues fresh call for restraint around Zaporizhzhia plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has reiterated his call for "maximum restraint and strict observance" of the UN-backed safety principles at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant because of the "continued volatile situation".

Regulation & Safety 22 February 2024


Onagawa 2 restart expected in September

Onagawa 2 restart expected in September

Tohoku Electric Power Company now expects to reconnect unit 2 of its Onagawa nuclear power plant in Japan's northeastern Miyagi Prefecture to the grid in September. In January, the utility said additional safety construction works had delayed the previously planned restart in May.

Regulation & Safety 20 February 2024