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UK launches HALEU deconversion competition

UK launches HALEU deconversion competition

The UK government has launched a competition for funding up to GBP70 million (USD90 million) to support the development of a commercial HALEU deconversion facility in the country.

Uranium & Fuel 25 July 2024

Japan-UK enhance cooperation on fusion

Japan-UK enhance cooperation on fusion

British inertial fusion energy developer First Light Fusion has hosted a delegation from the Japanese government, headed by State Minister Soichiro Imaeda from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The visit comes as the UK and Japan seek closer collaboration on commercial fusion energy research.

New Nuclear 24 July 2024

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More funding for Rolls-Royce space microreactor

More funding for Rolls-Royce space microreactor

Rolls-Royce has secured an additional GBP4.8 million (USD6.2 million) in funding from the UK Space Agency to advance the development and demonstration of key technologies in its space nuclear microreactor.

New Nuclear 23 July 2024

UK justification decision sought for Rolls-Royce SMR

UK justification decision sought for Rolls-Royce SMR

The Nuclear Industry Association has applied to the UK government for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR's small modular reactor, a decision required for the operation of a new nuclear technology in the country. It marks the first ever application for justification of a UK reactor design.

Regulation & Safety 19 July 2024

EDF withdraws from UK's SMR selection competition

EDF withdraws from UK's SMR selection competition

While other shortlisted vendors have submitted bids for their respective small modular reactor designs, EDF has withdrawn its Nuward model from Great British Nuclear's SMR selection contest.

New Nuclear 09 July 2024

Tokamak Energy to use digital twin with ST40 fusion machine

Tokamak Energy to use digital twin with ST40 fusion machine

UK-based Tokamak Energy says that the digital twin computer software means it will be able to maximise the impact of each experiment without needing to test multiple scenarios in the physical machine.

New Nuclear 13 June 2024

UK SMR contest deadline pushed back two weeks

UK SMR contest deadline pushed back two weeks

A fortnight's extension - until after the general election - has been given for the submission of documentation by the six contenders in the UK's small modular reactor selection process.

New Nuclear 11 June 2024

Jacobs to assist in development of UK-Japanese HTGR

Jacobs to assist in development of UK-Japanese HTGR

The UK's National Nuclear Laboratory has appointed engineering group Jacobs to help in the development of a high temperature gas reactor design that it is developing in partnership with the Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

New Nuclear 28 May 2024

Contract for expansion of Rolls-Royce submarine site

Contract for expansion of Rolls-Royce submarine site

International infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has been selected by Rolls-Royce as its non-fissile construction partner to help expand its Raynesway site in Derby, UK, to meet the growth in demand from the Royal Navy, and as a result of last year's AUKUS announcement.

Corporate 28 May 2024

Study to assess benefits of Hartlepool SMR plant

Study to assess benefits of Hartlepool SMR plant

X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear have commissioned Teesside University to undertake a study of the potential regional benefits and economic impacts of a proposed power plant in Hartlepool, UK, based on X-energy's Xe-100 high temperature gas-cooled reactor.

New Nuclear 23 May 2024