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Inner dome installed at Shidaowan unit 1
Inner dome installed at Shidaowan unit 1
The inner safety dome has been installed on the containment building of unit 1 of the Shidaowan nuclear power plant site, China Huaneng announced. Shidaowan 1 is the first of four HPR1000 (Hualong One) units planned for the site in China's Shandong Province.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 27 April 2026
Operating licence issued for Bangladesh's first nuclear power unit
Operating licence issued for Bangladesh's first nuclear power unit
The inspection of primary equipment at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant unit 1 has been completed, showing the unit in Bangladesh is now ready for first criticality, and an operating licence issued.
 
New Nuclear · Friday, 24 April 2026
TerraPower starts construction of 'first US utility-scale advanced nuclear plant'
TerraPower starts construction of 'first US utility-scale advanced nuclear plant'
TerraPower has announced the official start of construction on its first Natrium plant, Kemmerer unit 1 in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-chaired company says the unit will be the first utility-scale advanced nuclear power plant in the United States.
 
New Nuclear · Thursday, 23 April 2026
Korean financing to be considered for Vietnam projects
Korean financing to be considered for Vietnam projects
The Export-Import Bank of Korea, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, Korea Electric Power Corporation and Petrovietnam have agreed to explore possible South Korean financing of nuclear power projects in Vietnam.
 
New Nuclear · Thursday, 23 April 2026
Reactor vessel installed at third Zhangzhou unit
Reactor vessel installed at third Zhangzhou unit
The reactor pressure vessel has been installed at unit 3 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province, China National Nuclear Corporation announced. Zhangzhou 3 is the third of six HPR1000 (Hualong One) units planned for the site.
 
New Nuclear · Thursday, 23 April 2026
Indiana pharma company explores nuclear energy options
Indiana pharma company explores nuclear energy options
Eli Lilly and Company will collaborate with the state on a future pathway for nuclear energy solutions, including small modular reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies, under a non-binding letter of intent signed with Indiana Governor Mike Braun.
 
Corporate · Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Grants allocated for Swedish feasibility studies
Grants allocated for Swedish feasibility studies
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has distributed SEK19.8 million (USD2.2 million) to nine municipalities that have applied to carry out feasibility studies for new nuclear power.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 21 April 2026
First new Kursk unit 'ready for commercial operation'
First new Kursk unit 'ready for commercial operation'
The first VVER-TOI unit at the Kursk II Nuclear Power Plant in Russia has successfully completed pilot operation and is ready for commercial operation, Rosatom says.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Bruce Power to share nuclear knowledge with Energy Alberta
Bruce Power to share nuclear knowledge with Energy Alberta
Bruce Power has entered into a collaboration agreement with Energy Alberta, under which Bruce Power will share its nuclear energy experience, high‑level frameworks and lessons learned.
 
Corporate · Tuesday, 21 April 2026
First Taipingling unit enters commercial operation
First Taipingling unit enters commercial operation
Unit 1 of the Taipingling nuclear power plant has entered commercial operation, China General Nuclear announced. The unit is the first of six Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors planned for the site in Guangdong province.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 20 April 2026
Kazakhstan strategy considers four nuclear power plants
Kazakhstan strategy considers four nuclear power plants
The strategy for the Development of the Nuclear Industry in Kazakhstan sees at least three nuclear power plants operating by 2050, with a project for a fourth one possible.
 
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 20 April 2026
OSGE and development agency sign agreement for Polish SMR project
OSGE and development agency sign agreement for Polish SMR project
Poland's Orlen Synthos Green Energy has signed a letter of intent with the country's Industrial Development Agency to collaborate on the preparation for the construction and operation of small modular reactors at the Strategic Investment Park in Stalowa Wola.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 20 April 2026
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