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Friday, October 2, 2020

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look At ‘Project Takeoff,’ The Trump Admin’s Public-Private Project Declaring War On China’s Earth Mineral Stranglehold | The Daily Caller

EXCLUSIVE: An Inside Look At ‘Project Takeoff,’ The Trump Admin’s Public-Private Project Declaring War On China’s Earth Mineral Stranglehold | The Daily Caller: President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending US reliance on Chinese-supplied rare earth minerals. Project Takeoff is the public-private partnership.

$600 million for plutonium settlement can't be spent yet, including $75 million to lawyers | Palmetto Politics | postandcourier.com

$600 million for plutonium settlement can't be spent yet, including $75 million to lawyers | Palmetto Politics | postandcourier.com: The state's $600 million settlement with the federal government over plutonium storage at the Savannah River Site has been frozen pending rulings on how it can be spent, including $75

3 lessons from California on the future of grid reliability | Utility Dive

3 lessons from California on the future of grid reliability | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.

EDF expects nuclear regulation reform is imminent - sources | Reuters

EDF expects nuclear regulation reform is imminent - sources | Reuters: French utility EDF expects that a reform of regulations covering its French nuclear fleet will pass quickly, within a few weeks or months, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Polish gov't to buy out nuclear power project venture – The First News

Polish gov't to buy out nuclear power project venture – The First News: The State Treasury is to purchase 100 percent of shares in Poland's special purpose company PGE EJ1, owned by three power firms PGE, Enea and Tauron, and copper company KGHM. PGE EJ1 is to prepare the design and construction of the country's first nuclear power plant.

Zelensky: Ukraine will develop nuclear energy, despite opposition of many countries

Zelensky: Ukraine will develop nuclear energy, despite opposition of many countries: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that Ukraine will develop its nuclear energy, complete the construction of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, despite the opposition of many countries.

Trump declares national emergency over mining of US critical minerals

Trump declares national emergency over mining of US critical minerals: The executive order aims to boost US domestic production of critical minerals, amid White House concerns over the reliance on imports from China.

Texas Governor Urges Trump to Oppose Nuclear Waste Plans

Texas Governor Urges Trump to Oppose Nuclear Waste Plans: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has come out against two rival plans to ship highly radioactive waste from the nation’s nuclear power plants to sites on the Texas-New Mexico border, saying either plan w…

HPE to Build Intel Sapphire Rapids-Based Crossroads Supercomputer for NNSA | Tom's Hardware

HPE to Build Intel Sapphire Rapids-Based Crossroads Supercomputer for NNSA | Tom's Hardware: Intel Sapphire Rapids-Powered Crossroads Supercomputer Due in Early 2022.

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record: Takedown of the defunct 860-MW Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida now begins with final agreement reached Oct. 1 on the $540-million contract between owner Duke Energy and contractor Accelerated Decommissioning Partners initially signed last year. Work will be done under the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's immediate dismantling protocol that allows structures and equipment with nuclear contamination to be removed before radioactivity has time to decay. The utility originally planned in 2015 to defer decommissioning for 60 years to allow that decay under NRC’s SAFSTOR protocol, which . . .

Get Involved with Nuclear Science Week!

 

ANS Video Webinar
Get Involved with Nuclear Science Week!
Thursday, October 8 | 12:00 - 12:30 pm EDT
The Department of Energy is engaging with students at all levels to celebrate Nuclear Science Week 2020 (Oct. 19-23). The Office of Nuclear Energy has exciting plans in store for educators and students, from K-12 through university and STEM professionals.
Nuclear Science Week (Oct 19-20)
From new nuclear energy curriculum, launched with our partners at the American Nuclear Society and Discovery Education, to Nuclear Tech Connect, which will host conversations on carbon-free energy and technology innovation, the webinar will showcase various opportunities to get involved. Join us for an interactive conversation about how you can be a part of Nuclear Science Week.
 
Taking place next Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 pm EDT, the webinar is free and open to all! Register now.
 
Presenter:
 
Melinda Higgins
NE Tribal STEM Advisor
CNI Global Solutions, LLC
U.S. Department of Energy| Office of Nuclear Energy

 

Russia completes steam generators for Akkuyu and Bangladesh units : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Russia completes steam generators for Akkuyu and Bangladesh units : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Rosatom has completed the delivery of steam generators for the Akkuyu 1 and Rooppur 1 units under construction in Turkey and Bangladesh. The equipment was produced by Atommash, part of the Volgodonsk branch of Rosatom’s engineering subsidiary AEM Technology.

PSEG applies for ZEC extension : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

PSEG applies for ZEC extension : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Public Service Enterprise Group yesterday applied for a three-year extension to the Zero Emission Certificates for the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants. The units had been under threat of closure until New Jersey awarded the ZECs in April 2019, but PSEG said power markets have deteriorated significantly since the first ZEC eligibility period began.

New nuclear regulations proposed in Sweden : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

New nuclear regulations proposed in Sweden : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has sent proposals for three new regulations for formal consultation. The proposed regulations concern the design, analysis and operation of nuclear power reactors and are intended to take effect on 1 January 2022.

Nuclear power: Are we too anxious about the risks of radiation? -- ANS / Newswire

Nuclear power: Are we too anxious about the risks of radiation? -- ANS / Newswire

Labor union leader weighs in on closure of Illinois nuclear plants -- ANS / Newswire

Labor union leader weighs in on closure of Illinois nuclear plants -- ANS / Newswire

Ameren signs up for net zero, plans to extend Callaway operation -- ANS / Newswire

Ameren signs up for net zero, plans to extend Callaway operation -- ANS / Newswire

Advanced nuclear to be a focus of reopened Arctic Energy Office -- ANS / Newswire

Advanced nuclear to be a focus of reopened Arctic Energy Office -- ANS / Newswire

Progress being made toward Mo-99 production at Darlington -- ANS / Newswire

Progress being made toward Mo-99 production at Darlington -- ANS / Newswire

The Road to Utah -- ANS / Newswire

The Road to Utah -- ANS / Newswire

Tapping Nonnuclear Knowledge -- ANS / Newswire

Tapping Nonnuclear Knowledge -- ANS / Newswire

Infectious Diseases and How Nuclear Science Can Help | IAEA

Infectious Diseases and How Nuclear Science Can Help | IAEA

More organisations participate in OPEN100 project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

More organisations participate in OPEN100 project : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The Energy Impact Center has announced the first major update to OPEN100 - the world's first open-source design and implementation platform for a small, standard nuclear power plant. Launched in February 2020, the project aims to offer developers everything from a web interface to visualise plant and component design, costs studies and construction plans.

India Russia partnership in nuclear energy - cnbctv18.com

India Russia partnership in nuclear energy - cnbctv18.com: The India-Russian partnership in nuclear energy is constantly expanding in scope.Get latest Energy online at cnbctv18.com

PRRD considers reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant | PTV News

PRRD considers reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant | PTV News

Global Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Market: Rising Impressive Business Opportunities Analysis Forecast By 2026

Global Nuclear Power Plant Equipment Market: Rising Impressive Business Opportunities Analysis Forecast By 2026: The core objective of the business intelligence report on the Nuclear Power Plant Equipment market is to predict the industry’s performance in the upcoming yea

Duterte orders consultations with Bataan residents amid calls to reopen nuclear plant

Duterte orders consultations with Bataan residents amid calls to reopen nuclear plant: Any plans to revive the Bataan nuclear power plant should start with securing the nod of residents in the area, President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered.

Ohio AG wants utilities to show whether nuclear plants are profitable | Energy News Network

Ohio AG wants utilities to show whether nuclear plants are profitable | Energy News Network: NUCLEAR: Ohio’s attorney general says state lawmakers should require FirstEnergy and Energy Harbor officials to testify on whether two nuclear plants set to receive a $1.3 billion bailout are profitable without the subsidy. (Cleveland.com) ALSO: • An Ohio House committee reviewing the state’s power plant subsidy law adjourns for the coming weeks with no immediate […]

Polish government to take over nuclear development firm : Corporate - World Nuclear News

Polish government to take over nuclear development firm : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The shareholders of PGE EJ1, the company set up to build and operate Poland's first nuclear power plant, have signed a letter of intent with the State Treasury regarding the acquisition of 100% of its shares. The transaction, if completed, will see the government take full control of PGE EJ1 at the end of the year.

New nuclear regulations proposed in Sweden : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

New nuclear regulations proposed in Sweden : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has sent proposals for three new regulations for formal consultation. The proposed regulations concern the design, analysis and operation of nuclear power reactors and are intended to take effect on 1 January 2022.

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy's Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Florida | Duke Energy | News Center

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy's Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Florida | Duke Energy | News Center: Accelerated Decommissioning Partners and Duke Energy today successfully completed a transaction to start decontamination and dismantlement of the Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Citrus County, Fla., in 2020 instead of 2067 – nearly 50 years sooner than originally planned.

Certifying Nuclear Reactors: How The NRC Approved Its First Small Modular Reactor Design | Hackaday

Certifying Nuclear Reactors: How The NRC Approved Its First Small Modular Reactor Design | Hackaday: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently announced that it had approved certification of NuScale’s SMR (small modular reactor) design, completing its Phase 6 review of NuScale&#821…

Gov. Mike DeWine wants Energy Harbor, FirstEnergy to prove nuclear plants need a $1.3B public bailout - cleveland.com

Gov. Mike DeWine wants Energy Harbor, FirstEnergy to prove nuclear plants need a $1.3B public bailout - cleveland.com: Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he wants Energy Harbor and FirstEnergy Corp. to open their books to the public about whether two nuclear power plants actually need a $1.3 billion ratepayer bailout.

NRC Rule Making Creates Big Changes for Emergency Planning - IER

NRC Rule Making Creates Big Changes for Emergency Planning - IER: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concluded a comment period last Friday on Emergency Preparedness for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and…

Federal Register :: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3

Federal Register :: Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a partial exemption in response to the October 22, 2019, request from Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (Entergy, the licensee). The issuance of the exemption will grant Entergy a partial exemption from regulations that require the retention...

Texas Governor Urges Trump to Oppose Nuclear Waste Plans

Texas Governor Urges Trump to Oppose Nuclear Waste Plans: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has come out against two rival plans to ship highly radioactive waste from the nation’s nuclear power plants to sites on the Texas-New Mexico border, saying either plan w…

Sequoyah Exercise Tests Coordination Of TVA, Federal, State and Local Agencies - Chattanoogan.com

Sequoyah Exercise Tests Coordination Of TVA, Federal, State and Local Agencies - Chattanoogan.com

New radiation monitor installed near Seabrook nuke plant - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH

New radiation monitor installed near Seabrook nuke plant - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH: SEABROOK — A small metal box tied to an antenna on a beach house could be key in detecting a nuclear emergency, monitoring radiation in real-time across the harbor from Seabrook’s power plant.The Iospectra radiation monitor, installed at a confidential residence Wednesday, was celebrated by the C-10 Foundation watchdog group that tracks real-time radiation near Seabrook Station nuclear power plant. The device expands C-10’s network of real-time monitoring for beta and gamma

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record: Takedown of the defunct 860-MW Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida now begins with final agreement reached Oct. 1 on the $540-million contract between owner Duke Energy and contractor Accelerated Decommissioning Partners initially signed last year. Work will be done under the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's immediate dismantling protocol that allows structures and equipment with nuclear contamination to be removed before radioactivity has time to decay. The utility originally planned in 2015 to defer decommissioning for 60 years to allow that decay under NRC’s SAFSTOR protocol, which . . .

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record: Takedown of the defunct 860-MW Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida now begins with final agreement reached Oct. 1 on the $540-million contract between owner Duke Energy and contractor Accelerated Decommissioning Partners initially signed last year. Work will be done under the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's immediate dismantling protocol that allows structures and equipment with nuclear contamination to be removed before radioactivity has time to decay. The utility originally planned in 2015 to defer decommissioning for 60 years to allow that decay under NRC’s SAFSTOR protocol, which . . .

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record

Duke Energy Signs $540M Contract for Takedown of Florida Nuclear Plant Gets Underway | 2020-10-01 | Engineering News-Record: Takedown of the defunct 860-MW Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida now begins with final agreement reached Oct. 1 on the $540-million contract between owner Duke Energy and contractor Accelerated Decommissioning Partners initially signed last year. Work will be done under the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's immediate dismantling protocol that allows structures and equipment with nuclear contamination to be removed before radioactivity has time to decay. The utility originally planned in 2015 to defer decommissioning for 60 years to allow that decay under NRC’s SAFSTOR protocol, which . . .

Fukushima Update October 2, 2020

 

Fukushima Update October 2, 2020 –

Japan’s Press makes PM Suga’s visit to Fukushima seem specific to F. Daiichi… The F. Daiichi 11-meter seawall for units #1 through #4 is completed… The Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay to begin in Fukushima is rescheduled… The Sendai High Court awards $9.6 million to 3,550 Fukushima voluntary evacuees… Two Sendai Station units will restart sooner than expected… A Hokkaido’s Village assembly votes to apply for becoming Japan’s first high level waste repository.

https://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

U.S. Energy Secretary: New England needs natural gas for energy choice, cost reduction (Guest viewpoint) | The Energy Collective Daily

 

U.S. Energy Secretary: New England needs natural gas for energy choice, cost reduction (Guest viewpoint) | The Energy Collective Daily

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Has anti-Catholic bias disappeared in American public life, or has it taken new forms? | America Magazine

Has anti-Catholic bias disappeared in American public life, or has it taken new forms? | America Magazine: Fay Vincent, the former commissioner of Major League Baseball, recalls anti-Catholic bias and asks if it is now taking more subtle forms, including attacks on the ”dogma” of Amy Coney Barrett.

Revival of renewables sought in debate over nuclear bailout | The Blade

Revival of renewables sought in debate over nuclear bailout | The Blade: COLUMBUS — EDP Renewables North America, the world’s fourth-largest wind developer, invested more than $700 million into projects in Paulding and Hardin ...

Wylfa: Fresh talks to save £20bn nuclear plant revealed - BBC News

Wylfa: Fresh talks to save £20bn nuclear plant revealed - BBC News: Letters to the UK government suggest a bid to build a new nuclear plant on Anglesey is not over.

Polish gov't to buy out nuclear power project venture – The First News

Polish gov't to buy out nuclear power project venture – The First News: The State Treasury is to purchase 100 percent of shares in Poland's special purpose company PGE EJ1, owned by three power firms PGE, Enea and Tauron, and copper company KGHM. PGE EJ1 is to prepare the design and construction of the country's first nuclear power plant.

Nuclear Key to the Clean Energy Transition – Conclusions of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum | IAEA

Nuclear Key to the Clean Energy Transition – Conclusions of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum | IAEA: Nuclear power must have a seat at the table in global discussions over energy policies to curb emissions and meet climate goals, as technical and scientific advances open the door to better economics and greater public acceptance of this low carbon source of energy.

State of Nuclear Fusion: Reactor Could Achieve Fusion in 10 Years

State of Nuclear Fusion: Reactor Could Achieve Fusion in 10 Years: We've long waited for fusion, and this reactor may finally deliver it. Scientists say their compact reactor could be up and running in just 10 years.

Terrestrial Energy and L3Harris Technologies to Develop IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant Simulator

Terrestrial Energy and L3Harris Technologies to Develop IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant Simulator: OAKVILLE, Ontario and MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to develop an...

South African nuclear power plant welcomes replacement steam generator | Power Engineering

South African nuclear power plant welcomes replacement steam generator | Power Engineering: The first of six new replacement steam generators arrived at the Koeberg nuclear power station on 29 September 2020. This is a culmination of exceptional teamwork and collaboration, heralding a long-awaited and key milestone for Africa’s only nuclear power station, noted South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, in an official statement. They will be housed in the Replacement...

Philippines Taking New Look at Nuclear Power

Philippines Taking New Look at Nuclear Power: It’s been nearly 35 years since the Philippines mothballed the country’s only nuclear power plant, declaring the 621-MW Bataan facility would not be commissioned despite the country spending $2.3 billion

GJA signs MoU with Nuclear Power Ghana - MyJoyOnline.com

GJA signs MoU with Nuclear Power Ghana - MyJoyOnline.com: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Nuclear Power Programme Organisation and the Nuclear Power Ghana, in Accra.

New CFIUS “Critical Technology” Mandatory Filing Rules Increase Importance of Export Controls Analysis - Lexology

New CFIUS “Critical Technology” Mandatory Filing Rules Increase Importance of Export Controls Analysis - Lexology: On September 15, 2020, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the inter-agency U.S. government body responsible for…

NextEra reportedly interested in acquiring Duke Energy | Raleigh News & Observer

NextEra reportedly interested in acquiring Duke Energy | Raleigh News & Observer: Duke Energy, the dominant energy supplier in North Carolina, was reportedly approached by NextEra Energy about a merger.

US regulator issues first-ever SMR design approval : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues first-ever SMR design approval : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a standard design approval to NuScale Power, LLC for the NuScale small modular reactor. This allows the design to be referenced in applications for construction, operating and manufacturing licences and permits in the USA.

Certifying Nuclear Reactors: How The NRC Approved Its First Small Modular Reactor Design | Hackaday

Certifying Nuclear Reactors: How The NRC Approved Its First Small Modular Reactor Design | Hackaday: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently announced that it had approved certification of NuScale’s SMR (small modular reactor) design, completing its Phase 6 review of NuScale&#821…

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy's Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Florida | Duke Energy | News Center

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners becomes licensed operator of Duke Energy's Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Florida | Duke Energy | News Center: Accelerated Decommissioning Partners and Duke Energy today successfully completed a transaction to start decontamination and dismantlement of the Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Citrus County, Fla., in 2020 instead of 2067 – nearly 50 years sooner than originally planned.

NRC Commissioners Adopt a Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Following Approaches Outlined in Pillsbury White Paper

 

NRC Commissioners Adopt a Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Following Approaches Outlined in Pillsbury White Paper

 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/nrc-commissioners-adopt-a-generic-48663/

CANDU Owners Group, Nuclear Energy Agency to collaborate on PHWRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News

CANDU Owners Group, Nuclear Energy Agency to collaborate on PHWRs : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the CANDU Owners Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in research and activities related to pressurised heavy water reactors. The purpose of the MoU is to advance the scientific and technical knowledge base for PHWRs and foster cooperation amongst research organisations that support PHWRs.

Trump declares mineral supply chain 'national emergency' : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News

Trump declares mineral supply chain 'national emergency' : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: US President Donald Trump has declared a "national emergency" to deal with the threat to the USA's security, foreign policy and economy from its "undue reliance" on supplies of critical minerals from "foreign adversaries". The country must also expand and strengthen domestic mining and processing capacity for all minerals to guard against the possibility of supply chain disruptions, he said.

Horizon secures more time for Wylfa planning decision : Corporate - World Nuclear News

Horizon secures more time for Wylfa planning decision : Corporate - World Nuclear News: A decision on planning consent for the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant project on Anglesey that was due to be made yesterday has been delayed until 31 December, as requested by Horizon Nuclear Power, the UK project developer owned by Japan’s Hitachi.

Polish government to take over nuclear development firm : Corporate - World Nuclear News

Polish government to take over nuclear development firm : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The shareholders of PGE EJ1, the company set up to build and operate Poland's first nuclear power plant, have signed a letter of intent with the State Treasury regarding the acquisition of 100% of its shares. The transaction, if completed, will see the government take full control of PGE EJ1 at the end of the year.

Intermittency amid low demand creates negative prices, study shows

 

Intermittency amid low demand creates negative prices, study shows

01 October 2020

Negative power prices have swept across Europe in the first nine months of 2020, with excess power in the market resulting in consumers being paid rather than charged to use electricity, according to a new study by European power market data analyst EnAppSys. European countries on average saw negative day-ahead prices almost 1% of the time (0.8% on average). These levels were typically three to four times higher than those seen between 2015 and 2018, and more than twice those in 2019.

 

 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Intermittency-amid-low-demand-creates-negative-pri

Resonance – Alfa Energy Group's Podcast | The Energy Collective Daily

Resonance – Alfa Energy Group's Podcast | The Energy Collective Daily

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Nuclear Key to the Clean Energy Transition – Conclusions of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum

 

Nuclear Key to the Clean Energy Transition – Conclusions of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum

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The closing Session of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum: Nuclear Power and the Clean Energy Transition. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA)

Nuclear power must have a seat at the table in global discussions over energy policies to curb emissions and meet climate goals, as technical and scientific advances open the door to better economics and greater public acceptance of this low carbon source of energy.

These are some of the conclusions of this year’s IAEA Scientific Forum, where  ministers, scientists and other experts from industry and civil society came together for two days of talks on scientific and technological advances in nuclear power that could help drive the global transition to clean and sustainable energy. The event, which included both in-person and virtual presentations, featured lively discussions from participants both in the room and online.

Participants discussed innovations that are making nuclear power a more affordable and attractive energy option. These include advances in large reactors, emerging technologies such as advanced fuel and small modular reactors (SMRs), engineering breakthroughs extending the operational lifetime of existing reactors, and new developments in waste management such as the construction of the world’s first deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel.

This article sums up the discussions of the four sessions. Highlights of the opening session can be found here, and detailed programme and presentations here.

The first session opened with a look at the data underpinning the need for nuclear power in the clean energy transition. It then discussed how new construction methods and innovative reactor designs can support the deployment of advanced nuclear power to achieve climate goals. It also examined engineering breakthroughs for the long-term operation of existing reactors as well as the role of artificial intelligence and digital technology in future systems combining nuclear with renewables.

The Director General of the World Nuclear Association, Agneta Rising, set the scene by recapping the scenario by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), according to which nuclear energy has to expand six-fold by 2050 and make up 25% of the world’s electricity generation to keep the global temperature rise “bearable”. While recent projections by the IAEA show that future growth in nuclear power is unlikely to match that scenario, Rising said, “innovation can help nuclear energy meet many of the challenges which are holding back its growth.”

The need to accelerate innovation, such as through new partnerships and R&D funding, will be key for this growth, panellists said, as advances in the large-scale deployment of both small and large reactors can help drive down costs. Small modular reactors, for example, hold the promise of being a more viable and affordable option for many countries, including developing nations, due to lower up-front costs. Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy in the United States Department of Energy, said innovation in this area in the United States is being driven by the private sector, showing a paradigm shift and providing an opportunity. “We do see a lot of interest from venture capitalists, philanthropists, investing in the nuclear energy sector and we certainly need to continue to leverage and take advantage of it.”

Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General, delivers his remarks at the closing session of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum: Nuclear Power and the Clean Energy Transition. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA)

Expanding the lifespan of the current reactor fleet will also be crucial: long term operation is the cheapest, most effective investment for low carbon capacity with immediate impact, experts agreed. Innovations in the manufacturing of replacement components, for example, could help extend the lifetime of many of the world’s existing 442 nuclear power reactors in operation, two thirds of which are over 40 years old.

Nuclear is a powerful driver of innovation and boosts R&D from fundamental physics to the development and manufacturing of new material, instrumentation, robotics and digital technology, said Cedric Lewandowski, Vice President of France’s EDF.

In addition, SMRs combined with artificial intelligence and digital technology have the potential to strengthen the flexibility and scalability of nuclear power, particularly in electricity markets in which renewables play a large role, said Chae Young Lim, Senior Vice President of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute.

The panel also reviewed advances in innovative or so-called Generation IV reactor designs, such as Molten Salt Reactors or Lead Cooled Fast Reactors, which are under development and could be deployed after 2030. Such reactors can offer significant advantages in terms of inherent safety, optimal use of natural resources and waste reduction.

The second session looked at using nuclear energy to slash emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, such as industry and transport. Non-electric nuclear applications, including desalination, process heat and hydrogen production could be key to help unlock nuclear energy’s potential, but industrial operation of demonstration plants needs to be urgently scaled up, panellists said.

Kazuhiko Kunitomi, Deputy Director General at Japan’s Atomic Energy Agency, for example, said steel making industries need a large amount of hydrogen, and future High Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGR), for example, could supply this. Shannon Bragg-Sitton from the United States’ Idaho National Laboratory echoed the potential of high temperature reactors, as these could help drive down the cost of hydrogen production. For now, she said the US was focused on using existing water-cooled reactors to demonstrate hydrogen production through electrolysis.

Session 3 looked at innovations that can help manage the energy life cycle, including the use of fast reactors. These reactors use neutrons that are not slowed down by a moderator, such as water, to sustain fission, and can extract up to 70 times more energy than current light water reactors, thereby reducing the need for fresh uranium fuel. This leads to a conservation of natural resources, emphasized Anzhelika Khaperskaya, Senior Project Manager at Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. “Recycling and reprocessing can greatly enhance the sustainability of nuclear power plants, and when used in closed fuel cycle with fast reactors, the waste footprint can be significantly reduced,” she added.

Liisa Heikinheimo, Deputy Director General at Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, shared her country’s experience in the development of a deep geological disposal facility for spent fuel, which is planned to be operational in 2024, a global first. She spoke of the importance of public acceptance for such a project. “In general in Finland we have positive public attitudes [towards nuclear], and the reason for this is taking care of nuclear waste,” she said.

The last session looked at some of the barriers hindering greater deployment of nuclear power in the transition to clean energy, such as concerns over costs and financing. The IAEA’s role in fostering technological innovation and facilitating technology transfer to its Member States was also highlighted. 

Gloria Kwong, Acting Head at the Division of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics at the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), said that innovations in the nuclear sector that increase cost competitiveness need government support, with concrete policies when necessary. “Nuclear power has high capital costs and requires investments,” she said, making the case for the need to ensure competition on a level playing field for policies that value clean energy and energy security.

Kirsty Gogan, CoFounder Energy for Humanity delivers her remarks at the closing session of the 2020 IAEA Scientific Forum: Nuclear Power and the Clean Energy Transition. (Photo: D. Calma/IAEA)

During the closing session, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi joined a panel with Bernard Bigot, Director-General of the ITER Organization and representatives from civil society, namely Kirsty Gogan, CoFounder of the non-governmental organization Energy for Humanity, and Fabricia Pineiro, Member of the Board of Directors of the International Youth Nuclear Congress.

“Fission and fusion are very different but could be very complementary,” said Bigot. “There is a lot to learn from each other,” he said, including in areas related to materials, qualification of systems (an equipment quality control mechanism) and components and robotics. He said the two organizations must work together, “in a joint partnership that could advance both forms of energy.”

Gogan reiterated that to advance discussions on the role of nuclear power and improve public perceptions, we need to step up communication efforts, among others. “Ultimately, the scale and urgency demand that we are evidence-based and rigorous in our solution, but we must also be rigorous in our communications and public engagement.” She talked about the importance of building a wider coalition around nuclear power and emphasized the importance of communicating about shared values.

As a representative from the young generation of nuclear scientists and engineers, Pineiro said that the nuclear sector is innovating in many areas, including in key industrial processes related to automation and remote operations. This attracts young people to the industry, as “our work has a direct positive impact and gives us a sense of pride and purpose”.

Director General Grossi said discussions at the Scientific Forum had focused on timely and pertinent questions, the answers to which clearly demonstrated that the nuclear industry is not stagnant. Advanced reactors, including SMRs “are a reality and there is a lot of interest,” including form countries looking to introduce nuclear power for the first time, he said. Challenges remained, such as the financing of nuclear power plants and public communication, but innovations in this regard “are being pursued in different parts of the world.”

“From an IAEA perspective, we have an important role to play in ensuring that the discussion has a firmer support basis,” he said, adding that the Agency can take this debate forward on the road to COP26 in Glasgow next year. “I see a recognition of the contribution of nuclear. Simply because it is a good solution, a solution that brings low carbon energy, that helps development,” he concluded. With concerted efforts from all sectors – government, industry and civil society – the expansion of nuclear power could have a meaningful impact on the clean energy transition. “But we need to face the debate and challenges and respond with determination,” he added. “This is indispensable.”

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Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Is ‘Very Likely to Work,’ Studies Suggest - The New York Times

Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Is ‘Very Likely to Work,’ Studies Suggest - The New York Times: A series of research papers renews hope that the long-elusive goal of mimicking the way the sun produces energy might be achievable.

China's carbon pledge hinges on a buildout of nuclear power — Quartz

China's carbon pledge hinges on a buildout of nuclear power — Quartz: In order to meet its carbon pledge, China will likely become the leading nuclear energy superpower.

COVID-19 Kills More Americans Every Week Than All Radiation Deaths In World History

COVID-19 Kills More Americans Every Week Than All Radiation Deaths In World History: Every week of September, more Americans died from Covid-19 than died from radiation in all of world history, including WWII. But low level radiation is a great treatment for Covid. So fear of radiation is preventing saving people’s lives and not enough fear of Covid is killing the most people of all

When Zero-Carbon Nuclear Asks For Money, States Find It Hard To Say No

When Zero-Carbon Nuclear Asks For Money, States Find It Hard To Say No: Barring a fresh round of state subsidies, power company Exelon says it will retire two major nuclear plants decades early. A review of earlier such standoffs finds that, when nuclear companies ask for financial support to prevent premature closures, state lawmakers rarely say no.

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority selects Jacobs to support its nuclear fusion research (NYSE:J) | Seeking Alpha

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority selects Jacobs to support its nuclear fusion research (NYSE:J) | Seeking Alpha: Under the Engineering, Design and Build Framework for Electrical Assemblies, Jacobs (NYSE:J) will support UKAEA's research and development work in the Remo

L3Harris to develop simulator for Terrestrial Energy's IMSR - Nuclear Engineering International

L3Harris to develop simulator for Terrestrial Energy's IMSR - Nuclear Engineering International: Terrestrial Energy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to develop an engineering and operator training simulator for its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR®), a Generation IV nuclear power plant.The IMSR simulator is being built...

Japan court orders gov't, TEPCO to pay in Fukushima disaster

Japan court orders gov't, TEPCO to pay in Fukushima disaster: TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Wednesday found the government and the operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant negligent for failing to take measures to prevent the 2011 nuclear disaster,...

US military eyes nuclear thermal rocket for missions in Earth-moon space | Space

US military eyes nuclear thermal rocket for missions in Earth-moon space | Space: DARPA just awarded a $14 million task order that will support a program called Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations.

Westinghouse signs expanded Ukraine nuclear fuel deal | Reuters

Westinghouse signs expanded Ukraine nuclear fuel deal | Reuters: Westinghouse Electric Co has signed an expanded nuclear fuel deal to supply Ukraine's reactors, the company said on Wednesday.

Westinghouse signs expanded Ukraine nuclear fuel deal | Reuters

Westinghouse signs expanded Ukraine nuclear fuel deal | Reuters: Westinghouse Electric Co has signed an expanded nuclear fuel deal to supply Ukraine's reactors, the company said on Wednesday.

Energy Harbor, FirstEnergy officials should testify before Ohio lawmakers about nuclear plants' profitability, AG Dave Yost says - cleveland.com

Energy Harbor, FirstEnergy officials should testify before Ohio lawmakers about nuclear plants' profitability, AG Dave Yost says - cleveland.com: Yost said company officials "owe it" to lawmakers and the public to open their books before a $1.3B bailout takes effect.

Wylfa: Fresh talks to save £20bn nuclear plant revealed - BBC News

Wylfa: Fresh talks to save £20bn nuclear plant revealed - BBC News: Letters to the UK government suggest a bid to build a new nuclear plant on Anglesey is not over.

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A Holistic Model for Industrial Gas Power: Dearborn Central Energy Plant
At the heart of Ford Motor Co.’s Research & Engineering Center campus is a unique combined heat and power plant capable of delivering 34 MW of power, up to 225,000 pounds/hour of steam for campus space heating, as well as hot and chilled water for campus buildings. Furthermore, it can store chilled water to help minimize on-peak electrical demand.

Upgrades and Interconnection Make Gas-Fired Plant a Winner
A three-year project to upgrade a cogeneration combined cycle power plant, and integrate it with a nearby refinery, involved several steps and resulted in a remarkable increase in efficiency for the refinery, including bettering the facility’s flexibility.

Promising Power Plant Plots Province’s Future
An advanced combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Saskatchewan that incorporates a local workforce, including Indigenous businesses, is today an integral part of the province’s plan for cleaner, more efficient power generation. The SaskPower facility plays a key role as Canada continues to phase out coal-fired electricity production.

It’s Fair to Say—New Plant Brings Benefits to Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania power plant is a showcase for today’s modern gas-fired facilities, with increased reliability, lower emissions, and broad fuel flexibility. The plant was built on a brownfield site, which created construction challenges, but it still was completed months ahead of schedule, and with an outstanding safety record.

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Growth in the use of distributed energy resources (DERs) has brought challenges for grid operators and utilities, as they seek to integrate DERs onto the power grid and into their generation portfolios, respectively. And along with the technical issues comes disagreement among policymakers about what role government should play in incentivizing the adoption of solar, wind, and other non-traditional energy resources.

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Power industry observers point to “power-to-heat” applications as technology that could provide more immediate decarbonization benefits. It’s part of the conversation about the electrification of buildings and space heating and cooling, typically through heat pumps or boilers.

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Experts in the decommissioning of power plants share their knowledge of the process, providing best practices that can help ensure a project is executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. And when the site is being repurposed, they know it’s best to start a project with the end goal in mind.

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Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market Share, Industry Size, Growth, Trends, Analysis and Forecast – 2028 – The Daily Chronicle

Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market Share, Industry Size, Growth, Trends, Analysis and Forecast – 2028 – The Daily Chronicle

Going nuclear - Splash247

Going nuclear - Splash247: Mikal Bøe has a storied career in shipping as his LinkedIn bio attests; chief risk officer to well-known shipowners in the past decade, developing what he claims was the first internet venture for the shipping industry back in the 1990s and establishing Cleartrade Exchange in Singapore 10 years ago. Still, it is with his latest …

Nuclear Power Trio announce debut EP, 'A Clear and Present Rager' | NextMosh: Rock and Metal News

Nuclear Power Trio announce debut EP, 'A Clear and Present Rager' | NextMosh: Rock and Metal News: You can also stream a new video for the title-track

Japanese Government Is Ordered to Pay Damages Over Fukushima Disaster - The New York Times

Japanese Government Is Ordered to Pay Damages Over Fukushima Disaster - The New York Times: The Sendai High Court said the state and the plant’s operator must pay $9.5 million to survivors of the 2011 nuclear accident. They have until mid-October to appeal to the country’s Supreme Court.

Homegrown nuclear tech gets impetus - Chinadaily.com.cn

Homegrown nuclear tech gets impetus - Chinadaily.com.cn: China is more committed to moving away from reliance on imported nuclear power technology and building up its own homegrown systems, said insiders.

ČEZ credits public acceptance of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

ČEZ credits public acceptance of new nuclear : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The climate emergency has further boosted Czech support for nuclear energy, Zuzana Krejčiříková, director of public affairs at ČEZ Group, said last week during a webinar hosted by the Expert Group on Resource Management of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. The largely state-run utility's transparent approach to new-build projects has also helped public acceptance of the government's plans to support the expansion of the Dukovany nuclear power plant, she said.

Westinghouse-Energoatom Contract Signals Full Diversification For Ukraine's Nuclear Fuel Supply

Westinghouse-Energoatom Contract Signals Full Diversification For Ukraine's Nuclear Fuel Supply: /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Westinghouse Electric Company signed a contract with the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (NNEGC Energoatom) on VVER-440...

US looking forward to Polish partnership on nuclear energy development – The First News

US looking forward to Polish partnership on nuclear energy development – The First News: A partnership with Poland in the development of nuclear energy will be an additional area of close and effective cooperation between the US and Poland, wrote US ambassador to Poland Georgette Mosbacher on Twitter on Tuesday.

Small Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program: NuScale Tiny Reactor Project

Small Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program: NuScale Tiny Reactor Project: Two cities just pulled out of the tiny reactor nuclear revolution. Do the defections spell doom for the long-promised new era of energy?

Will Nuclear Power Return? | designnews.com

Will Nuclear Power Return? | designnews.com: Official licensing of one of the first US small modular reactors (SMR) addresses old nuclear plant fears and new climate-change concerns.

Zelensky orders parliamentary debate on nuclear sector : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

Zelensky orders parliamentary debate on nuclear sector : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: Ukraine's Energoatom has welcomed a presidential decree that orders the government to submit bills concerning the country's nuclear power sector. The operator of the country's 15 reactor units said President Volodymyr Zelensky's move was "strategically important and timely".

Nuclear is environmentally friendly energy, says Russian minister : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News

Nuclear is environmentally friendly energy, says Russian minister : Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News: Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak yesterday highlighted the contribution of the country's nuclear power sector, which this year celebrates its 75th anniversary, to the transition to low-carbon energy. During his address to the 11th Clean Energy Ministerial, Novak said the climate agenda was becoming an increasingly significant factor in changes to the wider energy industry.

China launches CAP1400 reactor design : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

China launches CAP1400 reactor design : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: China's State Power Investment Corp has officially launched the CAP1400 reactor design following 12 years of research and development work. Also referred to as Guohe One, the 1400 MWe design is intended to be deployed in large numbers across the country, as well as for export.

Jacobs Selected by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority to Support Nuclear Fusion Research

Jacobs Selected by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority to Support Nuclear Fusion Research: /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to support research into nuclear fusion and related...

Westinghouse-Energoatom Contract Signals Full Diversification For Ukraine's Nuclear Fuel Supply

Westinghouse-Energoatom Contract Signals Full Diversification For Ukraine's Nuclear Fuel Supply: /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Westinghouse Electric Company signed a contract with the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company (NNEGC Energoatom) on VVER-440...

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ECA+Key+Points+on+DOE's+HLW+Interpretation+(July+2019).pdf

Nuclear power: Are we too anxious about the risks of radiation? - BBC News

Nuclear power: Are we too anxious about the risks of radiation? - BBC News: If nuclear power is key to tackling climate change, is it time to reconsider our attitudes?

Site Plan Approved For DP Road Low-Income Senior Housing Project Despite Concerns Of Two Planning & Zoning Commissioners – Los Alamos Reporter

Site Plan Approved For DP Road Low-Income Senior Housing Project Despite Concerns Of Two Planning & Zoning Commissioners – Los Alamos Reporter: A map of the DP Road development area prepared by DOE/EM-LA. The parcel where The Bluffs is to be developed, A8-b, is located above A8-a./Screenshot BY MAIRE O’NEILLmaire@losalamosreporter.co…

Federal Register :: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Plutonium Pit Production at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina

Federal Register :: Notice of Availability of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Plutonium Pit Production at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi- autonomous agency within the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (DOE), announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Plutonium Pit Production at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina...

Cavendish Nuclear to continue supporting UK nuclear fleet - Nuclear Engineering International

Cavendish Nuclear to continue supporting UK nuclear fleet - Nuclear Engineering International: Cavendish Nuclear will continue to provide complex engineering support for the UK fleet of nuclear power stations following renewal of the Lifetime Enterprise Agreement (LEA) with EDF Energy.Re-signing the agreement protects key knowledge and...

Zurich invention may be used in Fukushima nuclear clean-up - SWI swissinfo.ch

Zurich invention may be used in Fukushima nuclear clean-up - SWI swissinfo.ch: Researchers in Zurich have developed a filter membrane made of whey proteins and activated carbon that can clean contaminated radioactive water.

Foratom Calls On Policymakers And Industry To Address Nuclear Skills Shortage :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency

Foratom Calls On Policymakers And Industry To Address Nuclear Skills Shortage :: The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency: The nuclear energy industry needs to tackle its skills shortage issue “head on” but needs the support of policymakers to speak more positively about the future role of nuclear and to make sure Stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects are more attractive to students, the Brussels-based nuclear industry organisation Foratom has said.



In a position paper published on 29 September, Foratom said nuclear provides a range of benefits, including low-carbon energy and vital medical diagnosis and treatment. Nevertheless, some national policies tend to suggest that there is no future for nuclear in the EU, thus discouraging young people from joining the nuclear field.



This trend must be reversed, with EU policies speaking more positively on nuclear, Foratom said. This will help ensure that the bloc has enough people coming into the field to continue its nuclear activities.

Nuclear engineer receives $3.6 million in grants to improve reactors | Penn State University

Nuclear engineer receives $3.6 million in grants to improve reactors | Penn State University: Jean Paul Allain, head of the Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering, has been awarded two Department of Energy grants totaling $3.6 million to explore plasma reactor materials.

Michigan State’s FRIB gets official designation from U.S. Energy Secretary - mlive.com

Michigan State’s FRIB gets official designation from U.S. Energy Secretary - mlive.com: It is now a science user center and is nearing completion in 2022.

Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Is ‘Very Likely to Work,’ Studies Suggest - The New York Times

Compact Nuclear Fusion Reactor Is ‘Very Likely to Work,’ Studies Suggest - The New York Times: A series of research papers renews hope that the long-elusive goal of mimicking the way the sun produces energy might be achievable.

Terrestrial Energy, L3Harris to develop simulator for IMSR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Terrestrial Energy, L3Harris to develop simulator for IMSR : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: L3Harris Technologies is to develop an engineering and operator training simulator for Terrestrial Energy's Integral Molten Salt Reactor under a newly announced contract. The simulator will support engineering activities and, subsequently, operator training as development of IMSR moves to licensing and construction prior to plant commissioning, Terrestrial said.

Westinghouse signs VVER-440 fuel agreement with Ukraine : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse signs VVER-440 fuel agreement with Ukraine : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a contract with Ukraine's Energoatom, for the supply of VVER-440 fuel for the Rovno nuclear power plant. They have also signed a Letter of Intent on further exploring localisation of fuel assembly component production in Ukraine. The signing of both documents was witnessed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

First replacement steam generators arrive at Koeberg : Corporate - World Nuclear News

First replacement steam generators arrive at Koeberg : Corporate - World Nuclear News: The first of six replacement steam generators for South Africa's only operating nuclear power plant have arrived at the Koeberg site, plant owner and operator Eskom has announced. Steam generator replacement is part of a ZAR20 billion (USD1.2 billion) programme to extend by 20 years the operating life of the two-unit plant.

Brazil plans uranium-phosphate extraction plant in Santa Quitéria : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News

Brazil plans uranium-phosphate extraction plant in Santa Quitéria : Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News: The government of Brazil's northeast state of Ceará and the Santa Quitéria Consortium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a uranium and phosphate extraction plant in Itatiaia, Santa Quitéria. The consortium is a partnership between fuel cycle company Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil and fertiliser producer Galvani.

US regulator issues first-ever SMR design approval : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News

US regulator issues first-ever SMR design approval : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a standard design approval to NuScale Power, LLC for the NuScale small modular reactor. This allows the design to be referenced in applications for construction, operating and manufacturing licences and permits in the USA.

Gryphon to help develop HALEU-fuelled cislunar rocket : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

Gryphon to help develop HALEU-fuelled cislunar rocket : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Gryphon Technologies has been awarded a USD14 million task order by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to support its Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations programme. Specifically, Gryphon will support the development and demonstration of a high-assay, low-enriched uranium nuclear thermal propulsion system.

Brazil: The dangers of the current proposals | The Energy Collective Daily

 

Brazil: The dangers of the current proposals | The Energy Collective Daily

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N.Y.C. Reports Large Uptick in Coronavirus Cases - The New York Times

N.Y.C. Reports Large Uptick in Coronavirus Cases - The New York Times: The daily rate of positive tests rose to 3.25 percent, the highest it had been in months, as more public school students returned to classrooms.