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IAEA finds Fukushima water sampling meets requirements

IAEA finds Fukushima water sampling meets requirements

Tokyo Electric Power Company has demonstrated its capabilities for accurate and precise measurements of the radionuclides present in the treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi site, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency report.

Regulation & Safety 31 May 2023

Japanese firms invest in maritime nuclear developer Core Power

Japanese firms invest in maritime nuclear developer Core Power

More than a dozen Japanese companies have invested a combined total of about USD80 million in the UK-based Core Power, which is helping develop a floating molten salt reactor nuclear power plant and other maritime applications, according to Nikkei Asia.

New Nuclear 24 May 2023

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France, Japan to cooperate on MOX fuel recycling studies

France, Japan to cooperate on MOX fuel recycling studies

Japan's Federation of Electric Power Companies announced it will work with France's Orano on demonstration research and development for the reprocessing of used mixed oxide fuel.

Waste & Recycling 22 May 2023

High support for advanced nuclear worldwide, survey finds

High support for advanced nuclear worldwide, survey finds

There is widespread public support for advanced nuclear energy technologies, according to a new, multinational survey of attitudes toward nuclear energy. The report is a collaborative effort by the non-governmental organisations ClearPath, Third Way, Potential Energy Coalition and RePlanet.

Nuclear Policies 10 May 2023

IAEA assesses regulatory preparedness for Fukushima water release

IAEA assesses regulatory preparedness for Fukushima water release

An International Atomic Energy Agency task force reviewing the safety of Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea has released its fifth report. The report is focused on Japan's domestic regulatory review of the water release.

Regulation & Safety 05 May 2023

Monju sodium to be processed in the UK

Monju sodium to be processed in the UK

British nuclear services company Cavendish Nuclear has been awarded a contract by Japan Atomic Energy Agency to provide specialist capability in support of the decommissioning of the Monju prototype fast breeder reactor.

Waste & Recycling 03 May 2023

Kansai seeks to extend lifetime for Takahama units

Kansai seeks to extend lifetime for Takahama units

Kansai Electric Power has asked Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority for permission to extend the lifespan of units 3 and 4 at its Takahama nuclear power plant by 20 years.

Regulation & Safety 26 April 2023

IAEA sees progress in safety-related aspects of Fukushima water release plan

IAEA sees progress in safety-related aspects of Fukushima water release plan

An International Atomic Energy Agency task force reviewing the safety of Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea has released its fourth report. The report compiles the findings from the task force's second safety review mission to Japan, held in November 2022.

Regulation & Safety 06 April 2023

CNL, Kyoto Fusioneering join forces for fusion tech development

CNL, Kyoto Fusioneering join forces for fusion tech development

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japanese company Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd to partner on the delivery of technical services to support the growing international fusion reactor market, with a key focus on testing related to tritium.

New Nuclear 31 March 2023

UK-Japanese partnership to develop fusion materials

UK-Japanese partnership to develop fusion materials

A collaboration agreement has been signed between Japan's Kyoto Fusioneering and the UK Atomic Energy Authority to develop fusion related technologies. The first project under the collaboration will be the development of a 'fusion-grade' silicon carbide composite system. 

New Nuclear 23 March 2023