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Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit
Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit
The Czech Republic, which already has European Commission approval for its financing plan for one new unit at Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant, has now formally sought approval for similar state support for the second new unit, which is part of the country's expanded new nuclear plans.
 
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Doosan Škoda Power to supply Temelín generators
Doosan Škoda Power to supply Temelín generators
Doosan Škoda Power has been awarded what ČEZ describes as the biggest contract for the Czech Republic's nuclear power plants since they were commissioned.
 
Corporate · Friday, 12 September 2025
Detailed site survey begins at Dukovany
Detailed site survey begins at Dukovany
A ceremony has been held at the Dukovany nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic to mark the start of a detailed site survey in preparation for the construction of two Korean-supplied APR1000s there.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 11 August 2025
CEZ completing Temelin SMR boreholes survey
CEZ completing Temelin SMR boreholes survey
The Czech Republic's CEZ is completing a round of geological boreholes, with the results to be used in its site application for a small modular reactor at the Temelin nuclear power plant which it hopes to submit during 2026.
 
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Rolls-Royce SMR agreements with Škoda and Curtiss-Wright
Rolls-Royce SMR agreements with Škoda and Curtiss-Wright
UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Czech firm Škoda JS to explore the production of key components for a global fleet of small modular reactors.
Corporate · Friday, 1 August 2025
Dukovany landmark chimney being dismantled
Dukovany landmark chimney being dismantled
Workers have begun to dismantle the 100-metre-tall gas flue/chimney which predates the reactor buildings at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant in the Czech Republic.
Corporate · Tuesday, 29 July 2025
ČEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR sign Temelín early works agreement
ČEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR sign Temelín early works agreement
The Czech Republic's ČEZ and UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR have signed an Early Works Agreement to start site-specific work for potential small modular reactors at the Temelin nuclear power plant.
Corporate · Friday, 18 July 2025
UK and Czech Republic to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation
UK and Czech Republic to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation on nuclear energy, with both countries planning new large-scale and small modular reactors in the coming years.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Modernisation of Dukovany turbine halls planned
Modernisation of Dukovany turbine halls planned
The Czech Republic's ČEZ says it is scoping out the modernisation of Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant's turbine halls with a view to possible increases in output as well as operation to 60 years.
Corporate · Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Czech regional court decides against EDF case
Czech regional court decides against EDF case

EDF had taken its case to the regional court relating to the tender for new nuclear in the Czech Republic.

Corporate · Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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