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EU approves Dutch state aid for Pallas

EU approves Dutch state aid for Pallas

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, the Dutch government's plan to invest EUR2 billion (USD2.2 billion) in the construction of the new Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 26 July 2024

Working group to focus on BWRX-300 deployment in Europe

Working group to focus on BWRX-300 deployment in Europe

A group of 18 European companies, led by Poland's Orlen Synthos Green Energy, has applied to the European Industrial Alliance for Small Modular Reactors to establish a working group dedicated to the implementation of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 technology.

New Nuclear 26 July 2024

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Belgian nuclear extension plans to face EU state aid investigation

Belgian nuclear extension plans to face EU state aid investigation

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into whether the support for the lifetime extension of two of Belgium's nuclear power reactors is in line with its rules on acceptable state aid.

Nuclear Policies 23 July 2024

EC approves completion of Romanian reactors

EC approves completion of Romanian reactors

The European Commission has issued a positive opinion on the technical and nuclear safety aspects of the construction of units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania. Unit 3 is scheduled to start commercial operation in 2030 and unit 4 the following year.

New Nuclear 04 July 2024

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

The EUR10 million (USD10.7 million) contribution from the European Union under the Euratom Research and Training Programme targets the "swift and secure development and deployment of a European fuel solution" for VVER reactors.

Uranium & Fuel 21 June 2024

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035

The revamped project plan for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor aims for "a scientifically and technically robust initial phase of operations, including deuterium-deuterium fusion operation in 2035 followed by full magnetic energy and plasma current operation".

New Nuclear 20 June 2024

Nuclear industry sets expectations of next European Commission

Nuclear industry sets expectations of next European Commission

Leaders from across the European nuclear industry have published a manifesto outlining their priorities for the new European Commission. Nuclear energy, they note, plays a crucial role in providing the EU with secure and affordable energy.

Nuclear Policies 14 June 2024

US, EC bodies call for enhanced security of radioactive sources

US, EC bodies call for enhanced security of radioactive sources

Leaders from the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and the European Commission have highlighted the need to strengthen security of radioactive sources in open civilian facilities such as hospitals, research laboratories, and industrial facilities to prevent the use of these materials in acts of terrorism.

Regulation & Safety 24 May 2024

Nucleareurope calls for expansion of EU hydrogen output

Nucleareurope calls for expansion of EU hydrogen output

Nuclear trade body Nucleareurope has highlighted the benefits of European-based hydrogen production from nuclear energy in a new position paper.

Energy & Environment 22 May 2024

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

The European Commission has approved the Czech Republic's proposed public support package for new nuclear - after a series of modifications were made to address their concerns during an inquiry which began in June 2022.

Nuclear Policies 01 May 2024