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Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant
Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has called for an immediate stop to drone attacks in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following reports of injuries to plant workers and forest fires being started.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 4 July 2024
Uzbekistan SMR plant construction preparations under way
Uzbekistan SMR plant construction preparations under way
Infrastructure work for a six-unit small modular reactor nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan is expected to begin in the autumn, after the signing of a protocol on the entry into force of the construction contract signed last month.
New Nuclear · Friday, 28 June 2024
IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station
IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station
An external radiation monitoring station was reported to have been destroyed by shelling and fire, with four of the 14 pre-conflict stations currently unavailable, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 28 June 2024
EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development
EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development
The EUR10 million (USD10.7 million) contribution from the European Union under the Euratom Research and Training Programme targets the "swift and secure development and deployment of a European fuel solution" for VVER reactors.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 21 June 2024
Vietnam and Russia discuss nuclear energy collaboration
Vietnam and Russia discuss nuclear energy collaboration
A memorandum has been signed relating to the construction project for a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology in Vietnam - with discussions also held over the future options of large-scale and small modular reactors in the country.
New Nuclear · Friday, 21 June 2024
ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035
ITER's proposed new timeline - initial phase of operations in 2035
The revamped project plan for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor aims for "a scientifically and technically robust initial phase of operations, including deuterium-deuterium fusion operation in 2035 followed by full magnetic energy and plasma current operation".
Fusion · Thursday, 20 June 2024
First fuel delivered for new Kursk nuclear power plant
First fuel delivered for new Kursk nuclear power plant
The first of the freshly delivered fuel assemblies is expected to be loaded into Kursk II's unit 1 later this year.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 19 June 2024
IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond
IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond
As the International Atomic Energy Agency completed the 20th rotation of its experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says they continue to report hearing explosions nearby.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 14 June 2024
SMR planned for Yakutia may become two-unit project
SMR planned for Yakutia may become two-unit project
The regional and federal ministries are "actively working" to change the existing plans for Russia's first land-based small modular reactor project in Yakutia into a two-reactor scheme, after assessing likely future energy demands.
New Nuclear · Monday, 10 June 2024
Guinea signs floating nuclear power plants MoU with Russia
Guinea signs floating nuclear power plants MoU with Russia
The Republic of Guinea and Rosatom have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of floating power units to supply electricity to the African country.
New Nuclear · Friday, 7 June 2024
Grossi suggests Zaporizhzhia will not be restarted during conflict
Grossi suggests Zaporizhzhia will not be restarted during conflict
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says there "was an understanding" that Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's units "would not be restarted as long as nuclear safety and security remained in jeopardy due to the conflict".
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 7 June 2024
Burkina Faso signs fresh nuclear-focused MoUs with Russia
Burkina Faso signs fresh nuclear-focused MoUs with Russia
Memorandums of understanding covering education and training, infrastructure development and public opinion have been signed in the next stage of Burkina Faso and Russia's cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 6 June 2024
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