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US microreactor apparatus begins tests

US microreactor apparatus begins tests

Tests now under way using an electric-powered prototype of the US Department of Energy's MARVEL microreactor will demonstrate the natural circulation that will be a critical part of the reactor's heat removal system.

New Nuclear 25 September 2023

Nuclear groups propose ‘stepwise’ approach to increased regulatory efficiency

Nuclear groups propose ‘stepwise’ approach to increased regulatory efficiency

A new joint report from World Nuclear Association, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Canadian Nuclear Association proposes regulatory steps which can be taken to minimise the time and cost for large-scale deployment of a fleet of standardised reactor designs that are acceptable in multiple countries around the world.

Regulation & Safety 22 September 2023

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BWXT, Crowley to work together on power plant vessel concept

BWXT, Crowley to work together on power plant vessel concept

BWX Technologies, Inc has teamed up with global shipping and maritime, energy and logistics solutions company Crowley to develop new shallow-draft hull ships to supply energy from onboard microreactors to shoreside locations.

Corporate 22 September 2023

US court dismisses Westinghouse case against Korea

US court dismisses Westinghouse case against Korea

A US district court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Westinghouse Electric Company seeking to prevent Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and its parent company Korea Electric Power Corporation from exporting the APR1400 reactor design without its permission.

Corporate 19 September 2023

US university builds facility for first-of-a-kind research reactor

US university builds facility for first-of-a-kind research reactor

The Gayle and Max Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center at Abilene Christian University in Texas will host the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing Laboratory and a first-of-a-kind advanced reactor facility.

New Nuclear 18 September 2023

Constellation, ComEd in landmark energy-matching deal

Constellation, ComEd in landmark energy-matching deal

The hourly carbon-free energy matching agreement will see ComEd power all its offices and metered facilities with locally produced nuclear energy, in a 'first' for an investor-owned US utility. Constellation earlier this year signed a similar hourly energy matching agreement to power a Microsoft data centre.

Corporate 15 September 2023

X-energy to develop second Project Pele microreactor design

X-energy to develop second Project Pele microreactor design

The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract option to X-energy, LLC to develop an enhanced engineering design for a transportable microreactor suitable for both commercial and defence use under the Project Pele initiative. This second design would be complementary to the prototype microreactor which is being built by BWX Technologies.

New Nuclear 14 September 2023

Palisades restart takes 'giant step' with Holtec-Wolverine deal

Palisades restart takes 'giant step' with Holtec-Wolverine deal

A long-term power purchase agreement signed between Holtec Palisades Energy and the non-profit Wolverine Power Cooperative is described as a "significant milestone" towards restarting the 800 MW Palisades nuclear power plant in the USA.

New Nuclear 13 September 2023

BWXT to evaluate microreactor deployment in Wyoming

BWXT to evaluate microreactor deployment in Wyoming

BWX Technologies Inc has been contracted by the Wyoming Energy Authority to assess the viability of deploying microreactors in the state. The value of the contract was not disclosed.

New Nuclear 13 September 2023

Westinghouse and Energoatom agree AP300 SMR cooperation

Westinghouse and Energoatom agree AP300 SMR cooperation

Ukraine's Energoatom and the US firm Westinghouse have signed a memorandum of understanding relating to the development and deployment of AP300 small modular reactors in Ukraine.

New Nuclear 12 September 2023