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Novel South Korean Underwater Laser Can Aid in Safer Nuclear Decommissioning
Groundbreaking Underwater Laser-Cutting Technology: Developed by the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), this innovative laser technology safely and precisely cuts through thick steel pressure vessels of nuclear reactors submerged in water, reducing the...
Navigating the Nuclear Frontier: Constellation Energy’s Resilience Amid Regulatory Headwinds and Tech Investment
Stock Volatility: Constellation Energy's stock dropped 12.5% following the FERC's rejection of a nuclear power agreement, reflecting broader declines in the nuclear sector despite a year-to-date increase of over 90% in its share price. Tech Investments: Major tech...
Balancing Safety and Efficiency: Nuclear Sector Grapples with Regulatory Uncertainty in Emergency Preparedness
Prolonged Regulatory Delays: Delays in finalizing emergency preparedness regulations for small modular reactors and advanced nuclear technologies have raised concerns, with the anticipated rule publication date pushed back, leaving developers and industry stakeholders...
Navigating Nuclear Complexes: Sellafield’s Drone Revolution in Nuclear Facilities
Sellafield Ltd achieves a major milestone by deploying the Elios 3 drone, equipped with LiDAR technology, within their nuclear complex, ushering in unparalleled efficiency in mapping and 3D modeling. The drone's successful flights through confined spaces, guided by...
Energy Northwest and X-energy Join Forces to Advance Xe-100 Advanced Reactor Technology
Energy Northwest and X-energy have partnered to advance the commercial development of the Xe-100 advanced reactor technology. The Xe-100 is an 80 MWe high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, scalable to a 320 MWe four-pack, utilizing TRISO particle fuel for enhanced...
Solar Symphony: Harnessing the Sun’s Melody for Clean Energy
USNC unveils a groundbreaking update to the Modular Multi Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMR) reactor, making it versatile and capable of using different enriched uranium fuels. Breakthrough technologies in 3-D printing and advanced manufacturing...
Bipartisan Breakthrough: Senators Unite to Secure America’s Nuclear Fuel Supply, HALEU.
The bipartisan amendment, S.Amdt.999, to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 aims to establish the Nuclear Fuel Security Program, enhancing the US Department of Energy's capability to secure a diverse supply of nuclear fuel domestically. The program...
The Journey of France’s EPR2 Reactors: Pioneering a New Era of Nuclear Innovation
French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for a nuclear renaissance, proposing six new EPR2 reactors with a potential for eight more. EDF and Framatome collaborate to develop a streamlined EPR2 design, aiming for improved efficiency and safety. The Bugey site is...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Lead Japan’s Cutting-Edge Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Development
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been selected by the Japanese government to lead the conceptual design and research and development of a demonstration sodium-cooled fast reactor. MHI will collaborate with Mitsubishi FBR Systems Inc. (MFBR), an MHI Group...
Regulatory Excellence: Ghana and US Nuclear Regulators Join Forces
Ghana's Nuclear Power Program is progressing steadily, with a strong focus on regulatory excellence and safety. The country's Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) and the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) have forged a significant partnership since the signing of a...
From Coast to Core: Egypt’s Path to Nuclear Energy with Russia
The El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, located in Egypt's Matrouh governorate, is progressing as planned, with construction of the four VVER-1200 reactors underway. The project, funded in part by a $25 billion Russian loan, aims to achieve a total capacity of 4,800 MW,...
