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NWMO makes recommendations on Canada's waste plans

Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization has submitted recommendations to the country's Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, for an Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste. In late 2020, the minister asked NWMO to lead a dialogue to develop the strategy


Perspectives

Podcast: The prospects for nuclear energy in Africa

Podcast: The prospects for nuclear energy in Africa

The main interview is with Lassina Zerbo, who discusses the current situation, and the emerging future plans, for nuclear energy in Africa. There are also reports on China's molten salt reactor and the USA's HALEU fuel supply initiatives.


Additional SMRs in the pipeline for Darlington

Additional SMRs in the pipeline for Darlington

The Ontario government announced it is working with Ontario Power Generation to begin planning and licensing for three additional GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy BWRX-300 small modular reactors, for a total of four, at the Darlington plant site.

New Nuclear 07 July 2023


Kärnfull Next receives investment from climate tech fund

Kärnfull Next receives investment from climate tech fund

Danish climate tech fund Climentum Capital and Swedish social developer Granitor Growth Management are investing EUR2 million (USD2.2 million) into Swedish small modular reactor project development company Kärnfull Next AB.

Corporate 07 July 2023


Urenco to expand US enrichment plant

Urenco to expand US enrichment plant

Uranium enrichment services provider Urenco has announced plans to increase capacity at its plant in Eunice, New Mexico - the only operating commercial uranium enrichment facility in North America - by 15%. New commitments from US customers for non-Russian fuel underpin this investment, the company noted.

Uranium & Fuel 07 July 2023


Perspectives

Podcast: The prospects for nuclear energy in Africa

Podcast: The prospects for nuclear energy in Africa

The main interview is with Lassina Zerbo, who discusses the current situation, and the emerging future plans, for nuclear energy in Africa. There are also reports on China's molten salt reactor and the USA's HALEU fuel supply initiatives.


Bulgaria and Ukraine MoU covers nuclear energy cooperation

Bulgaria and Ukraine MoU covers nuclear energy cooperation

The energy ministers of Ukraine and Bulgaria have signed a memorandum of understanding to "deepen cooperation" in the energy sector, including "participation in joint projects and initiatives involving joint activities in the field of nuclear energy".

Nuclear Policies 07 July 2023


European consortium focuses on VVER fuel

European consortium focuses on VVER fuel

A Westinghouse-led consortium has been selected by the European Union to develop and deliver a "fully European" nuclear fuel supply for Russian-designed VVER pressurised water reactors.

Uranium & Fuel 07 July 2023


Ontario government announces support for nuclear expansion

Ontario government announces support for nuclear expansion

The province's government has announced it is starting pre-development work to build up to 4800 MWe of new nuclear capacity at Bruce Power's existing site, in what would be Canada's first large-scale nuclear build in more than 30 years.

New Nuclear 06 July 2023


First submissions for Canadian review of eVinci design

First submissions for Canadian review of eVinci design

Westinghouse Electric Company has submitted the first set of documents to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the pre-licensing vendor design review of its eVinci microreactor.

Regulation & Safety 06 July 2023


Preparatory works begin at Paks II site

Preparatory works begin at Paks II site

Work has begun to construct the groundwater cut-off - an underground waterproof wall - around the area on Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant site where two new units are to be built. The wall will control the flow of groundwater into and out of the Paks II construction pit, once excavated.

New Nuclear 06 July 2023


Russia begins new isotope product supply to India

Russia begins new isotope product supply to India

The first batch of germanium-68/gallium-68 generators has been delivered by Russia's Isotope JSC under a new contract with Esente Healthcare in India.

Other News 06 July 2023


South Korea forms SMR Alliance

South Korea forms SMR Alliance

A public-private partnership comprised of 42 state-run and private entities has been created to advance Korea's small modular reactor sector. The alliance aims to establish plans to revitalise the country's SMR industry within the next year.

Nuclear Policies 05 July 2023