The second unit at the refurbished Bruce A nuclear power plant has sent electricity to the Canadian grid for the first time in 17 years, five months after its restart was postponed because of generator problems.
UK based Rolls-Royce will supply its digital neutron monitoring technology for the modernization program of Ling Ao Phase I (units 1 and 2) in China's Guangdong province.
Swiss utility BKW FMB Energy has delayed a decision on making safety-related upgrades at the Mühleberg nuclear power plant. The decision - originally expected in mid-2013 - will now be made at the end of 2013.
Nebraska Public Power District is to seek to increase the output of its 800 MWe Cooper nuclear power plant by 146 MWe through a program including the replacement of the plant's high pressure turbine.
NB Power can now operate the Point Lepreau nuclear power plant at full capacity after receiving permission from the Canadian regulator. The reactor is in the final stages of commissioning after being refurbished.
US nuclear regulators are considering a proposal from Southern California Edison for a trial restart of unit 2 at the San Onofre Generating Station (SONGS) at 70% power. The two unit plant has been off line since the discovery of unexpected wear in steam generator tubes.
A huge power uprate of 149 MWe at unit 2 of Florida Power & Light's St Lucie nuclear power plant has been approved by the US nuclear regulator. It is part of a $3 billion project to boost nuclear output that will save $3.8 billion in fossil fuel costs.
After four years out of service, New Brunswick Power's Point Lepreau nuclear power plant is entering the final phases of its restart program with regulatory approval to increase power up to 35%.
Work to bolster tsunami and flood protection at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Japan will not be completed until the end of 2013, Chubu Electric Power Company has announced. The plant will remain offline until it has strengthened its sea defences.
Canadian regulators have authorised the restart of the Point Lepreau nuclear power station at low power. The announcement comes days after Bruce A1, also undergoing major refurbishment, received permission to restart.