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4 weeks ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
The plan also formally incorporates nuclear power into Vietnam’s energy structure, with the first plants planned to come online between 2030 and 2035. Installed nuclear capacity is projected to reach from 4 GW to 6.4 GW, equivalent of around 4-6 large-scale nuclear power plants.
The government said another 8 GW of nuclear capacity would be added to the mix by mid-century.
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4 weeks ago | 
nucnet.org | Kamen Kraev |NucNet a.s.b.l
Construction of Zhangzhou-3, a 1,126-MW domestic Hualong One, or HPR1000, pressurised water reactor, began in February 2024.
The Zhangzhou nuclear station will have six Hualong One reactor units in total.
Zhangzhou-1 became the first and only to start commercial operation in January 2025. Zhangzhou-2 completed hot functional testing earlier this month.
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4 weeks ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
ČEZ said the contract increases the diversification of suppliers and helps the Czech Republic’s energy security.
Kazatomprom said the deal marks a strategic expansion in Europe, reinforcing its position in the global uranium market.
Kazakhstan is the world’s leading producer of uranium, supplying a significant portion of global demand. In 2022, Kazakhstan produced 43% of the world’s uranium. The country’s uranium supply is seen as crucial for the global nuclear power industry.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
Astana will set up a commission to examine the offers with a decision expected by the end of November.
“The final decision on the choice of a supplier or consortium for the implementation of the project will be made at a meeting of the interdepartmental commission, taking into account the national interests of the country,” reports quoted a Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency as saying.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | Kamen Kraev |NucNet a.s.b.l
The DOE said it had received requests from 15 companies under its Haleu allocation process and identified five to receive initial supplies. Three of the five need fuel this year.
The five are Triso-X, Kairos Power, Radiant Industries, Westinghouse Electric and TerraPower.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
Department of Defense wants to tap into commercial sector’s ‘rapid advancements in this area’ Advanced microreactors could power military operations by replacing expensive diesel. Courtesy BWXT. Eight companies that were chosen to potentially demonstrate their ability to deliver nuclear power for defence installations in the US have been told they are now eligible to receive federal awards for research and development. Want to know more? Sign up.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
Reports put value of nuclear reactor deal at around $17 billion Prague is planning to build two South Korean APR1400 plants at the Dukovany nuclear power station site. Courtesy ČEZ. The Czech Republic’s majority state-owned power company ČEZ will sign a contract with South Korea’s Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) this quarter on building two new units at the Dukovany nuclear power station, finance minister Zbynek Stanjura said on Thursday. Want to know more? Sign up.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
US power company aiming to deploy GEH’s BWRX-300 reactor technology at Tennessee site A computer-generated image of a BWRX-300 nuclear power plant at Clinch River. Courtesy TVA. US utility TVA has submitted a notification of intent to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it plans to submit construction permit application (CPA) for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) unit at its Clinch River nuclear site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, by June 2025. Want to know more? Sign up.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | Kamen Kraev |NucNet a.s.b.l
French nuclear fuel cycle company Framatome has been selected by Swiss operator Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken (KKG) to be the long-term supplier of nuclear fuel assemblies and related services for its Gösgen nuclear power plant, a statement said.
Framatome said the contract, the financial details of which were not disclosed, will see Framatome deliver fuel for reloads and provide reactor core fuel management services starting from 2026.
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1 month ago | 
nucnet.org | David Dalton |NucNet a.s.b.l
Plant near Warsaw is crucial source of radioactive isotopes for nuclear medicine Maria is Poland’s only research reactor and one of only seven in the world that produces crucial medical radioactive isotopes used in medicine. Courtesy PAA. Operations have been suspended at Poland’s Maria nuclear research reactor after its operator the National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) failed to secure a licence on time. Want to know more? Sign up.
