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Sep 24, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association.
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6 days ago · The process of loading 177 fuel assemblies into the core of unit 1 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China's Fujian province has begun ahead of its start-up. The unit is the first of four Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors under construction at the site.
Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Oct 8, 2024 · 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.
Leaders commit to 'unlock potential' of nuclear ... - World Nuclear …
Leaders and representatives from 32 countries at the Nuclear Energy Summit backed measures in areas such as financing, technological innovation, regulatory cooperation and workforce training to enable the expansion of nuclear capacity to tackle climate change and boost energy security.
International banks express support for nuclear expansion
Sep 23, 2024 · A group of 14 global financial institutions have expressed their support for the call to action to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050.
Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Oct 14, 2024 · ABS sets requirements for floating nuclear power plants. Maritime classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has launched what it says is the industry's first comprehensive rules for floating nuclear power plants. Regulation & Safety · …
Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
3 days ago · Ten industry associations have issued a communiqué calling on all OECD member states to set out clear plans for nuclear energy deployment. The document was released during the first day of the second Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference in Paris, organised by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency.
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Funding and commercial agreements grow for Last Energy
Sep 11, 2024 · US microreactor developer Last Energy announced it has raised USD40 million for its Series B round of funding, bringing total capital raised to USD64 million since the company's founding in 2019. It also said it has now reached commercial …
Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
Oct 4, 2024 · Decommissioning of Emsland plant clear to proceed. German utility RWE has been granted a permit by the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection for the decommissioning and dismantling of the Emsland nuclear power plant. Waste & Recycling · Friday, 27 September 2024.