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Canadian government invests in third SMR technology

Canadian government invests in third SMR technology

New Nuclear

18 March 2022

The Canadian government is to invest CAD27.2 million (USD21.6 million) in Westinghouse Electric Canada Inc to support its next-generation eVinci microreactor. This is the third investment in small modular reactor technology to be made through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Strategic Innovation Fund.

Perspectives

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

With the attention of the world focused on events in Ukraine, one of the questions people are asking is about the country’s nuclear power industry.

24 February 2022

Fortum applies to operate Loviisa until 2050

Fortum applies to operate Loviisa until 2050

Finnish utility Fortum Power and Heat Oy has submitted an application to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to operate both units 1 and 2 of its Loviisa nuclear power plant until the end of 2050. The current operating licences expire at the end of 2027 and 2030, respectively.

Regulation & Safety 18 March 2022

IAEA continues efforts for a safety framework for Ukraine

IAEA continues efforts for a safety framework for Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency director general says consultations about an agreement for the safety and security of Ukraine's nuclear facilities are on-going.

Regulation & Safety 18 March 2022

Nigeria moving ahead on nuclear power plant plan

Nigeria moving ahead on nuclear power plant plan

The Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Yau Idris, said that agreements had been signed with a number of other countries' regulators as plans proceed for a proposed four unit plant.

New Nuclear 18 March 2022

Perspectives

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

With the attention of the world focused on events in Ukraine, one of the questions people are asking is about the country’s nuclear power industry.

24 February 2022

Tender launched for new nuclear plant at Dukovany

Tender launched for new nuclear plant at Dukovany

The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially given its approval after completing the safety assessment of the three approved bidders - EDF from France, Westinghouse from the USA and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.

New Nuclear 17 March 2022

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A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

Early site work to begin for Canadian SMR

Finland questions Hanhikivi's prospects amid Ukraine conflict

Finnish EPR starts supplying electricity

Fuqing 6 reaches full power as Hongyanhe 6 nears startup

Further delay in startup of Vogtle AP1000s

ITER tokamak assembly put on hold by regulator

Second overseas Hualong One starts up

Ukraine says nuclear plants 'operating normally'

Kazatomprom looks beyond geopolitics

Kazatomprom looks beyond geopolitics

Recent geopolitical events have not had a material impact on Kazatomprom's group operations to date, the company said as it announced its 2021 full year results.

Uranium & Fuel 17 March 2022

'No safety concern' as Zaporozhe loses third power line

'No safety concern' as Zaporozhe loses third power line

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it had been told that Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant has lost connection to a third power line, but two others remain available.

Regulation & Safety 17 March 2022

Most Read

A guide: Nuclear power in Ukraine

Early site work to begin for Canadian SMR

Finland questions Hanhikivi's prospects amid Ukraine conflict

Finnish EPR starts supplying electricity

Fuqing 6 reaches full power as Hongyanhe 6 nears startup

Further delay in startup of Vogtle AP1000s

ITER tokamak assembly put on hold by regulator

Second overseas Hualong One starts up

Ukraine says nuclear plants 'operating normally'

Turbine equipment for Akkuyu 1 delivered

Turbine equipment for Akkuyu 1 delivered

The main components of the turbine plant of Akkuyu unit 1 - including the stator, turbine generator rotor and low-pressure cylinder - have been delivered to the construction site in Turkey.

New Nuclear 17 March 2022

District heating project launched at Hongyanhe

District heating project launched at Hongyanhe

A cooperation agreement on the construction, operation and maintenance of a demonstration nuclear heating project at the Hongyanhe nuclear power plant in China's Liaoning province has been signed by Liaoning Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Company and State Power Investment Northeast Electric Power Company.

Corporate 16 March 2022

Consultation on Italian repository concludes

Consultation on Italian repository concludes

Following a one-year public consultation, Italy's Societa Gestione Impianti Nucleari SpA has submitted to the Ministry of Ecological Transition the proposal for the National Charter of Eligible Areas to host the national repository for radioactive waste and a technological park.

Waste & Recycling 16 March 2022

Newcleo, ENEA to cooperate on advanced reactors

Newcleo, ENEA to cooperate on advanced reactors

UK-based innovative reactor developer Newcleo has signed a framework agreement with ENEA - the Italian national agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development - to cooperate on the development of small, lead-cooled fast reactors.

New Nuclear 16 March 2022