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Oct 11, 2024 · Homepage - World Nuclear News. UK energy system operator recognises role of nuclear. Nuclear will play an important role in the UK achieving a clean power system by 2030 and beyond with life extensions for the current fleet and a new generation of nuclear plants, according to independent energy system planner and operator, the National Energy ...
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Oct 21, 2024 · IEA forecasts continued nuclear capacity growth to 2050. Global nuclear generating capacity is expected to increase from 416 GWe in 2023 to 647 GWe in 2050 in a scenario based on existing energy policies, according to the latest World Energy Outlook from the International Energy Agency. Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 16 October 2024.
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2 days ago · South Korea breaks ground for two new reactors. Ceremonies have been held to mark the completion of units 1 and 2 of South Korea's Shin Hanul nuclear power plant, as well as the start of construction of units 3 and 4 at the plant. The new APR1400 units are scheduled to be completed by 2032 and 2033, respectively. The latest news and articles ...
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China's demonstration HTR-PM enters commercial operation
Sep 19, 2024 · It follows a successful 168-hour demonstration run for the High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor - Pebble-bed Module (HTR-PM) in Shidao Bay (also known as Shidaowan), in Shandong Province, which is currently operating at 2×200 MWt power. The HTR-PM features two small reactors (each of 250 MWt) that drive a single 210 MWe steam turbine.
Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Oct 29, 2024 · Moltex Energy Canada says new research demonstrates "the unique capability" of its Stable Salt Reactor - Wasteburner (SSR-W) to consume used nuclear fuel, supporting its ongoing development of a reactor that can "significantly reduce nuclear waste while producing clean energy". Waste & Recycling · Friday, 4 October 2024.
Europe's first EPR reaches criticality - World Nuclear News
Inside OL3, Finland's newest nuclear plant (Image: TVO) "First criticality of the OL3 EPR plant unit was reached on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 3.22 a.m.", utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) announced. Electricity production will begin when the unit is connected to the national grid, which is expected to happen at the end of January 2022.
AtkinsRéalis unveils new advanced Candu design
Oct 25, 2024 · AtkinsRéalis unveils new advanced Candu design. Tuesday, 28 November 2023. The 1000 MW Candu Monark, a Generation III+ reactor with the highest output of any Candu technology, is currently in the definition phase, the company said at the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris, and will feature simplified construction and a 70-year operating life.
Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Oct 30, 2024 · The US Department of Energy has approved the Conceptual Safety Design Report for Oklo Inc's Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility at Idaho National Laboratory. The facility will fabricate fuel for the Aurora "powerhouse" liquid metal-cooled fast reactor plant which is to be located at the same site. Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 16 October 2024. «.
China's demonstration HTR-PM reaches full power
Sep 10, 2024 · China's demonstration HTR-PM reaches full power. Friday, 9 December 2022. The demonstration High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor-Pebble-bed Module (HTR-PM) at the Shidaowan site in Shandong province of China has reached full power with "stable operation under the mode of 'two reactors with one machine'". The site is on the coast in north east ...