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Westinghouse Electric Company and Fortum Corporation have signed an Early Works Agreement for the possible deployment of an advanced AP1000 reactor in the Nordics, marking a significant milestone in the region's energy future. The agreement follows a two-year feasibility study conducted by Fortum, which selected the grid-scale AP1000
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Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani warned in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson that if Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant is attacked, the Gulf region could run out of drinking water in just three days. The region depends on desalinated water from the Persian Gulf,
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Research at the Chalmers University of Technology has revealed new insights into the mechanisms governing the in-reactor corrosion process of zirconium-based fuel cladding in water-cooled and-moderated nuclear power reactors. The study, published in Acta Materialia, used nano-scale characterization techniques, including atom probe tomography, to analyze high-burnup fuel cladding tubes from
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The United States has launched strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, sparking concerns of radiation exposure and escalating tensions in the region. The facilities, located in Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, were targeted by the US military in a move that has been described as a major escalation in the
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As Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the BRICS economic alliance is gearing up to launch a series of joint development projects in cutting-edge sectors, positioning itself as a central driver of future global economic transformation. The bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa,
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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc., a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA). The MoU aims to explore collaborative opportunities focused on developing the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain infrastructure within the Republic of
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Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), has joined forces with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) to develop the Canadian Nuclear Learning Centre (CNLC). The centre aims to coordinate education, training, knowledge
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US Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright today announced the release of the fourth loan disbursement to Holtec to help fund the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Plant. This significant financial boost of $100,451,904 brings the total disbursement to Holtec to $251,878,038, further advancing the
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Experts in the field of economics and energy are debating the importance of increasing electricity generation to support economic growth. Ilya Dolmatov, Director of the Institute of Economics and Regulation of Infrastructure Industries at the Higher School of Economics, emphasized that investment in the electric power industry has a significant
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The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, is preparing a regulation to process uranium, primarily found in West Kalimantan, to support the development of nuclear power plants (NPPs). According to Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung, the regulation aims to facilitate the purification
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Rick Perry, the former Governor of Texas and United States Secretary of Energy from 2017 to 2019, has been appointed as the Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy's Executive Advisory Board. Perry, a dedicated advocate for nuclear power, brings a wealth of experience in energy policy and nuclear innovation
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As climate change-fuelled natural disasters become more frequent and devastating, the need for cleaner energy solutions is urgent. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising technology, but their implementation requires effective engagement with Indigenous communities to flourish. In Canada, many off-grid communities, including Indigenous ones, lack reliable access
