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Oct 11, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association.
Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA
Sep 18, 2024 · Global nuclear power generation is forecast to grow by almost 3% annually on average through to 2026, reaching a new record high by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. More than half of new reactors expected to become operational during the outlook period are in China and India.
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The core catcher for unit 4 at Egypt's El Dabaa nuclear power plant is expected to be installed by the end of the year. It means all four units will have passed that landmark within little more than a year.
Polish government approves first nuclear power plant
Sep 10, 2024 · Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has given a decision-in-principle for Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe to construct a nuclear power plant in Pomerania. It is a formal confirmation that the company's investment project is in line with the public interest and the policies pursued by the state, including energy policy.
Russia set to build SMR nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
Sep 10, 2024 · An agreement between Uzbekistan and Russia will see a six-unit small modular reactor nuclear power plant built in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan, with construction work due to begin as early as this summer.
Six SMR power plants approved in Poland - World Nuclear News
Sep 10, 2024 · Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has issued decisions-in-principle for the construction of power plants based on GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's BWRX-300 small modular reactor at six locations.
Holtec unveils hybrid nuclear-solar power plant design
Sep 10, 2024 · Holtec International has announced a new power plant design which combines the benefits of nuclear with those of solar. The Combined Nuclear/Solar Plant features the company's SMR-300 small modular reactor, its HI-THERM HSP solar thermal system, together with its Green Boiler energy storage system.
Floating nuclear power plant set for first refuelling
Sep 12, 2024 · Nuclear fuel has been delivered to Russia's floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov with the landmark refuelling set to begin before the end of the year.
Poland's government confirms Westinghouse for nuclear plant
Oct 25, 2024 · The Council of Ministers has formally approved the decision that the first nuclear power plant in Poland will use three Westinghouse AP1000 reactors - with the US company calling it an "historic day" as it looks to build a fleet of the reactors in central Europe.
Saudi Arabia reiterates plans for nuclear energy
Oct 25, 2024 · Saudi Arabia has announced it intends to move towards implementing full International Atomic Energy Agency nuclear safeguards as it works towards building its first nuclear power plant.