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IAEA team completes Czech regulatory review

IAEA team completes Czech regulatory review

The Czech Republic is committed to maintaining and strengthening its robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has concluded. The Integrated Regulatory Review Service mission team identified areas for possible improvements.

Regulation & Safety 30 May 2023

ČEZ seeking replacement generators at Temelín

ČEZ seeking replacement generators at Temelín

Czech nuclear power plant operator ČEZ has launched what it calls one of its largest nuclear tenders in the past 20 years - for two new generators for the Temelín nuclear power plant. They are expected to increase output from 1125 MWe to 1150 MWe and will have an anticipated lifespan of 40 years.

Corporate 25 May 2023

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Westinghouse to supply fuel to Czech Republic's Dukovany

Westinghouse to supply fuel to Czech Republic's Dukovany

Westinghouse Electric Company and ČEZ have signed an agreement for the supply of VVER-440 fuel assemblies from next year for the Dukovany nuclear power plant as it switches from Russian-supplied fuel.

Corporate 30 March 2023

ČEZ identifies two further preferred SMR sites

ČEZ identifies two further preferred SMR sites

The Czech Republic's ČEZ's first small modular reactor project is to be near the Temelín nuclear power plant. It has now identified the coal-fired power plants at Dětmarovice and Tušimice as the preferred locations for its second and third SMRs.

New Nuclear 28 February 2023

ČEZ and Škoda JS expand use of 3D printing

ČEZ and Škoda JS expand use of 3D printing

The Czech firms ČEZ and Škoda JS say that 4159 plastic and metal parts were produced using a 3D printer over the last year, helping to avoid delays caused by disrupted supply chains and boosting energy independence.

Corporate 23 February 2023

Modernisation projects under way at Czech plants

Modernisation projects under way at Czech plants

Czech energy company ČEZ is making investments at both its Dukovany and Temelín nuclear power plants to allow their long-term operation. A contract with Framatome will see the modernisation of the existing instrumentation and control Spinline testers for safety systems at the four units at Dukovany.

Corporate 15 February 2023

IAEA sees enhanced safety at Czech research reactor

IAEA sees enhanced safety at Czech research reactor

Safety programmes and procedures at the Czech Republic's LVR-15 research reactor have been enhanced through implementation of the recommendations of a previous mission conducted in 2020, according to a follow-up International Atomic Energy Agency mission.

Regulation & Safety 08 February 2023

ČEZ increases investment in Dukovany, 16-month fuel cycles

ČEZ increases investment in Dukovany, 16-month fuel cycles

Czech utility ČEZ says it will invest more than CZK2.3 billion (USD105 million) at the Dukovany nuclear power plant, mainly aimed at ensuring "safe and reliable operation until at least 2047". All four units are also switching to 16-month fuel cycles.

Corporate 02 February 2023

CEZ recruits for its new build plans

CEZ recruits for its new build plans

New build in the Czech Republic will lead the utility ČEZ to almost double its nuclear workforce. The company said its nuclear teams will grow by 2600 over the next ten years.

Corporate 27 January 2023

UK minister joins Rolls-Royce SMR for Czech visit

UK minister joins Rolls-Royce SMR for Czech visit

UK trade minister Greg Hands said he hoped discussions held during his visit with senior Rolls-Royce SMR executives could "lead to exciting opportunities". The Czech Republic has plans for small modular reactors, with a number of different firms in talks over options.

New Nuclear 27 January 2023