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Belgian-Dutch partnership for nuclear new build

Belgian-Dutch partnership for nuclear new build

Belgian engineering firm Tractebel has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands' NRG-Pallas to collaborate in providing engineering services for the construction of large nuclear power plants in the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 17 March 2023

Pallas construction permit granted

Pallas construction permit granted

A construction licence has been granted by the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection for the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands. The new reactor will replace the existing High Flux Reactor.

New Nuclear 15 February 2023

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IAEA assesses operational safety at Dutch reactor

IAEA assesses operational safety at Dutch reactor

EPZ, operator of the Borssele nuclear power plant in the Netherlands, is committed to ensuring operational safety and reliability of the plant, an International Atomic Energy Agency mission has concluded. The team also encouraged continued improvements, including with its radiation protection programme.

Regulation & Safety 13 February 2023

Borssele earmarked for two new reactors

Borssele earmarked for two new reactors

The Dutch Council of Ministers has designated the existing Borssele nuclear power plant site as the preferred location for two new reactors. It has also called for a feasibility study into extending the operation of the existing Borssele plant beyond 2033.

New Nuclear 12 December 2022

Initial funding in place for Pallas construction

Initial funding in place for Pallas construction

Funding has been allocated in the coming years for the construction of the Pallas research reactor in Petten, the Netherlands, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport Ernst Kuipers announced.

New Nuclear 20 September 2022

Constellation to help Dutch Rolls-Royce SMR deployment

Constellation to help Dutch Rolls-Royce SMR deployment

Dutch nuclear energy development company ULC-Energy BV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with US utility Constellation to support the deployment of a fleet of Rolls-Royce small modular reactors in the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 15 September 2022

Collaboration for Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the Netherlands

Collaboration for Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the Netherlands

Rolls-Royce SMR has signed an exclusive agreement with Dutch nuclear energy development company ULC-Energy BV to collaborate on the deployment of Rolls-Royce small modular reactor power plants in the Netherlands.

New Nuclear 25 August 2022

Thorizon raises funds for MSR development

Thorizon raises funds for MSR development

Thorizon of the Netherlands has raised EUR12.5 million (USD12.4 million) for the development of a thorium molten salt reactor. Thorizon is a spin-off from the Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group, the organisation that operates the High Flux Reactor in Petten.

New Nuclear 23 August 2022

Covra seeks permit change for new waste storage facility

Covra seeks permit change for new waste storage facility

The Central Organisation for Radioactive Waste has applied to the country's nuclear regulator for a change in its licence to allow the construction of a new multi-functional storage building for low and intermediate-level waste at its site in Nieuwdorp, in the municipality of Borssele, the Netherlands.

Waste & Recycling 12 August 2022

Permit applications submitted for new Dutch research reactor

Permit applications submitted for new Dutch research reactor

The Foundation Preparation Pallas-reactor has applied to the nuclear regulator for a permit under the Nuclear Energy Act to construct and operate the Pallas research reactor in the Netherlands. It has also applied for a permit under the Water Act for the intake and discharge of cooling water for the reactor.

New Nuclear 07 July 2022