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Peregrine falcon from Czech nuclear plant being cared for after shooting

Peregrine falcon from Czech nuclear plant being cared for after shooting

One of the first peregrine falcons hatched at the Dukovany nuclear power plant, in 2020, is in a rescue centre after being discovered with shotgun injuries.

Other News 08 December 2023


EDF agreements with Canadian, Czech and Indian firms

EDF agreements with Canadian, Czech and Indian firms

French energy company EDF signed cooperation agreements relating to the potential deployment of its technology, and the involvement of local supply chains, in Canada, the Czech Republic and India on the first day of World Nuclear Exhibition 2023 in Paris.

New Nuclear 29 November 2023


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Czech SMR development roadmap approved

Czech SMR development roadmap approved

Plans for small modular reactors in the Czech Republic are to be included in State Energy Policy and Spatial Development Policy of the Czech Republic after a minister-led working group examining their potential outlined numerous potential sites and called for the start of construction in the first half of the 2030s.

New Nuclear 03 November 2023


IAEA commends Czech management of radioactive waste

IAEA commends Czech management of radioactive waste

The Czech Republic has created a solid base for the further development of the country's radioactive waste management system, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded.

Waste & Recycling 02 November 2023


Westinghouse, EDF and KHNP submit final Czech bids

Westinghouse, EDF and KHNP submit final Czech bids

ČEZ subsidiary Elektrárna Dukovany II has received final bids from the three potential suppliers for a new nuclear unit at Dukovany, as well as non-binding offers for three more future reactors.

New Nuclear 31 October 2023


Zoning permit issued for new Dukovany nuclear units

Zoning permit issued for new Dukovany nuclear units

The application for a zoning decision for up to two new nuclear power units at Dukovany in the Czech Republic was submitted in 2021 and ČEZ says the approval by the Ministry of Industry and Trade is a "key milestone".

New Nuclear 30 October 2023


More countries set to join Nuward SMR joint early review

More countries set to join Nuward SMR joint early review

The pilot phase of the joint early regulatory review of France's Nuward small modular reactor design has led to positive lessons for all sides, and three more European regulators are set to join the next phase, a meeting at the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference has been told.

Regulation & Safety 26 September 2023


Temelín switching to 18-month fuel cycle

Temelín switching to 18-month fuel cycle

Operator ČEZ says that the transition from a 12-month to an 18-month fuel cycle has begun at Temelín's second unit, part of the company's investment programme to boost efficiency and pave the way for the planned 60-year operation of the plant.

Uranium & Fuel 21 September 2023


ČEZ extends deadline for final bids for new nuclear unit

ČEZ extends deadline for final bids for new nuclear unit

The Czech company ČEZ has pushed back the deadline to the end of October for final bids to be submitted to construct a new nuclear unit at the Dukovany nuclear power plant.

New Nuclear 19 September 2023


US furthers overseas support for coal-to-SMR projects

US furthers overseas support for coal-to-SMR projects

Proposals from the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia have been selected to receive US support for coal-to-small modular reactor feasibility studies under Project Phoenix. The USA is also to set up a 'one-stop shop' to support countries in Europe and Eurasia that are approaching SMR deployment decisions.

New Nuclear 08 September 2023