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Slovakia's SMR timescales outlined as Project Phoenix gets under way
Slovakia's SMR timescales outlined as Project Phoenix gets under way
A feasibility study, as part of the US-funded Project Phoenix, is looking into the potential for small modular reactors in Slovakia with an indicative timeline to 2035.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 15 February 2024
Waste issues need consideration in SMR deployment, says CoRWM
Waste issues need consideration in SMR deployment, says CoRWM
Waste management issues need to have a significantly greater prominence in the process of developing and deploying small modular reactor and advanced modular reactor designs, according to the UK's Committee on Radioactive Waste Management (CoRWM).
Waste & Recycling · Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Westinghouse begins UK licensing process for AP300
Westinghouse begins UK licensing process for AP300
The company has formally submitted an application to the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for approval to enter the Generic Design Assessment for the AP300 small modular reactor.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Naarea and Thorizon team up on molten salt reactors
Naarea and Thorizon team up on molten salt reactors
Naarea of France and Thorizon of the Netherlands have signed a strategic partnership agreement to advance the development of molten salt reactors in Europe.
New Nuclear · Monday, 12 February 2024
Japan demonstrates floating seismic isolation system for SMRs
Japan demonstrates floating seismic isolation system for SMRs
A team led by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency has concluded a series of large-scale demonstration tests for an innovative new floating seismic isolation system intended for pairing with small modular reactors to enable siting feasibility, including in areas of high seismicity.
New Nuclear · Monday, 12 February 2024
Preparatory work stepped up for Russia's first land-based SMR
Preparatory work stepped up for Russia's first land-based SMR
Construction of worker camps and a new road to the site is under way for the Yakutia small modular reactor project, with Rosenergoatom officially designated as the operating organisation by parent company Rosatom.
New Nuclear · Friday, 9 February 2024
SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds
SMRs economically feasible in Puerto Rico, study finds
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is favourably positioned for the introduction of advanced micro and small modular reactors, according to an economic study conducted by Puerto Rican-led not-for-profit organisation the Nuclear Alternative Project.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 8 February 2024
USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study
USA's Project Phoenix to support Slovenia SMR study
The US State Department's Project Phoenix aims to help countries transition from coal to small modular reactors. Slovenia had applied to take part, and has now announced that it has been selected to receive advisory and technical services as part of the programme.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 8 February 2024
Agreement signed for planned UK fleet of AP300 reactors
Agreement signed for planned UK fleet of AP300 reactors
Westinghouse has signed an agreement with Community Nuclear Power Limited for the construction of four AP300 small modular reactors in the North Teesside region of northeast England. It would be the UK's first privately-financed SMR fleet.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 8 February 2024
Outer dome installed on Chinese small modular nuclear reactor
Outer dome installed on Chinese small modular nuclear reactor
The outer containment dome has been successfully hoisted into place at the ACP100 small modular reactor demonstration project at the Changjiang site on China's island province of Hainan, China National Nuclear Corporation has announced.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 7 February 2024
European SMR Industrial Alliance launched
European SMR Industrial Alliance launched
The European Commission has launched an Industrial Alliance dedicated to small modular reactors, aiming to facilitate the development of SMRs in Europe by the early 2030s. The announcement came as the commission presented its assessment for a 2040 climate target for the EU.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Korean shipbuilder joins maritime SMR project
Korean shipbuilder joins maritime SMR project
South Korea's HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering plans to develop a small modular reactor for use in shipping in cooperation with the UK's Core Power and the USA's Southern Company and TerraPower.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 7 February 2024
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