Innovation is driving nuclear optimism, panel findsar innovation driving optimism, panel finds

Published: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:49:16 GMT

Innovation has been, and will continue to be, an essential driver in propelling the nuclear energy sector forward - but the industry must be prepared to embrace innovation in all areas, not just technological innovations. These were the messages from speakers in the high-level closing panel at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Scientific Forum 2023.

IEA sees greater role for nuclear in attaining net-zero by 2050

Published: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:08:06 GMT

In an update to its Net Zero Roadmap, published in 2021, the International Energy Agency says the role of nuclear power has been revised upwards given recent policy support. In the updated net-zero emissions scenario, nuclear generating capacity reaches 916 GWe in 2050, up from the 812 GWe given in the 2021 version.

Human cost stressed as action planned to tackle delay and denial of shipments

Published: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:01:19 GMT

A broader global effort is planned to ensure the smooth transportation of nuclear products, such as those used in vital medical diagnosis and treatment and in food safety, as well as in the nuclear energy sector, delegates at the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference were told.

Vessel for third Akkuyu reactor ready to be shipped

Published: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:48:07 GMT

The manufacture of the reactor pressure vessel for unit 3 of Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant has been completed in Russia. This brings the number of RPVs supplied by Russia so far this year to a record five, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom noted.

Tribal council, First Nations take stake in SMR companies

Published: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:22:50 GMT

The North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council and its seven First Nation member communities are making financial investments in small modular reactor developers Moltex Energy Canada Inc and ARC Clean Technology Canada Inc under historic equity agreements.

Hot testing starts of second CGN Hualong One unit

Published: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:11:24 GMT

Tests that simulate the temperatures and pressures which the reactor systems will be subjected to during normal operation have begun at unit 4 of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region. The unit is the second of two demonstration China General Nuclear-designed Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors at the site.

New Slovak reactor reaches full power

Published: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:55:59 GMT

The power output of unit 3 at the Mochovce nuclear power plant in Slovakia has been increased from 90% to 100% as energy start-up tests continue, Slovenské elektrárne announced.

More countries set to join Nuward SMR joint early review

Published: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:30:39 GMT

The pilot phase of the joint early regulatory review of France's Nuward small modular reactor design has led to positive lessons for all sides, and three more European regulators are set to join the next phase, a meeting at the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference has been told.

IAEA assesses operational safety at Penly plant

Published: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:45:33 GMT

The operator of the two-unit Penly nuclear power plant in Normandy, France, has demonstrated a commitment to operational safety, an International Atomic Energy Agency mission has concluded. The team also encouraged the operator, EDF, to continue improvements in areas such as the implementation of maintenance work.

Grossi stresses positive role of nuclear at IAEA General Conference

Published: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:29:54 GMT

Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi opened the 67th International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference by saying that opinion polls show the "tide is turning" on public attitudes to nuclear energy, but countries "still need to engage stakeholders openly and proactively" in their nuclear power programmes.