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Large module installed at Lianjiang 1

Large module installed at Lianjiang 1

The CA20 module is 20.6 metres long, 14.2 metres wide and 21 metres high and weighs just over 1000 tonnes. It was hoisted into place in the first unit of the Guangdong Lianjiang Nuclear Power Project in a near-four hour operation.

New Nuclear 28 November 2023


Second large Polish nuclear plant gets approval

Second large Polish nuclear plant gets approval

Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has issued a decision-in-principle for the country's second large nuclear power plant. Two South Korean-supplied APR1400 reactors are planned in the Patnów-Konin region.

New Nuclear 27 November 2023


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Technology evaluation for Bruce expansion to begin early 2024

Technology evaluation for Bruce expansion to begin early 2024

Bruce Power is to launch a Request for Information to evaluate potential new nuclear technologies as part of its preliminary engagement and long-term review of expanding nuclear generation on its existing Ontario site. It has also set up a new advisory panel drawn from business, industry and labour leaders that will work in parallel with the RFI timetable.

New Nuclear 23 November 2023


South Korea, UK agree to bolster nuclear cooperation

South Korea, UK agree to bolster nuclear cooperation

A new Clean Energy Partnership between the UK and South Korea, together with nine memorandums of understanding regarding cooperation in nuclear energy, have been signed during a state visit by Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the UK. The construction of Korean-designed reactors in the UK will be considered.

Nuclear Policies 22 November 2023


Reactor vessel delivered to Kursk II's second unit

Reactor vessel delivered to Kursk II's second unit

The 340-tonne reactor vessel could now be installed before the end of the year at the new unit being built by Rosatom at the Kursk nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 21 November 2023


Installation of El Dabaa 2's core catcher begins

Installation of El Dabaa 2's core catcher begins

A ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of the installation - ahead of schedule - of the core catcher in the second unit at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 20 November 2023


Eiffage awarded civil engineering contract for Penly EPR2s

Eiffage awarded civil engineering contract for Penly EPR2s

French construction company Eiffage, through its subsidiary Eiffage Génie Civil, has been awarded a contract worth more than EUR4 billion (USD4.4 billion) by EDF for civil engineering works on the first two EPR2 reactors planned at the Penly site in Normandy, northern France.

New Nuclear 20 November 2023


Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

Sweden plans 'massive' expansion of nuclear energy

The Swedish government unveils a roadmap which envisages the construction of new nuclear generating capacity equivalent to at least two large-scale reactors by 2035, with up to ten new large-scale reactors coming online by 2045.

Nuclear Policies 17 November 2023


Studsvik, Fortum study prospects for new nuclear at Nyköping

Studsvik, Fortum study prospects for new nuclear at Nyköping

Swedish nuclear technical services provider Studsvik has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finnish utility Fortum to explore the conditions for new nuclear at the Studsvik industrial site near Nyköping in Sweden.

New Nuclear 17 November 2023


Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

Fourth Barakah unit receives operating licence

The United Arab Emirates' nuclear regulator has issued the licence to Nawah Energy Company, clearing the way for commissioning and commercial operation of the unit and marking a historic moment as the UAE realises its nuclear energy vision.

Regulation & Safety 17 November 2023