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UK details commitment to advanced nuclear technologies
UK details commitment to advanced nuclear technologies
The UK government has updated its policy paper on advanced nuclear technologies, which it says have the potential to play an important part of its Industrial Strategy.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 9 November 2018
Trio of waste metal processing contracts for Cyclife
Trio of waste metal processing contracts for Cyclife
EDF subsidiary Cyclife has been awarded three contracts to treat waste metal from nuclear energy operations in Finland, Spain and the UK.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 9 November 2018
Toshiba decides to scrap Moorside project
Toshiba decides to scrap Moorside project
Toshiba Corp is withdrawing from its nuclear new-build project in the UK and plans to wind up NuGeneration, its board of directors decided at a meeting today.
Corporate · Thursday, 8 November 2018
UK regulator appoints technical support providers
UK regulator appoints technical support providers
The UK’s Office for Nuclear Regulation has appointed six nuclear supply chain organisations to its new Technical Support Framework, which it says will provide expert supply chain resources at competitive rates.
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 7 November 2018
UK, Canada sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
UK, Canada sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The UK and Canada today signed a bilateral Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, the third such agreement signed by the UK this year in preparation for its exit from the European Union.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 2 November 2018
UK minister discusses Brexit 'mitigation plans' for nuclear
UK minister discusses Brexit 'mitigation plans' for nuclear
Claire Perry, minister of state for Energy and Clean Growth, has told parliamentarians her department has prepared for the eventuality there is no agreement with the European Commission on nuclear fuel contracts ahead of Brexit in March next year.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 25 October 2018
Hitachi appoints three further Wylfa Newydd partners
Hitachi appoints three further Wylfa Newydd partners
Three more companies - WS Atkins plc, KBR and Wood - have been appointed by Hitachi Nuclear Energy Europe Limited to support delivery of the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power plant in Wales.
New Nuclear · Monday, 22 October 2018
UK plans for Brexit deal-no deal scenarios
UK plans for Brexit deal-no deal scenarios
The UK government has provided an update on its position regarding Euratom and its policy on climate change in the event it does or does not secure a deal with the European Union on Brexit.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 October 2018
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International experts are meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss global nuclear non-proliferation and export controls at a four-day workshop hosted by the UAE's nuclear regulator. Meanwhile, China General Nuclear has described a change to US policy on exports to China as inappropriate.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 October 2018
UK decommissioning research centre opens
UK decommissioning research centre opens
The Centre for Innovative Nuclear Decommissioning Engineering has officially opened in Workington with the aim of innovating and delivering future engineering leaders, supporting the UK's nuclear decommissioning programme in west Cumbria.
Waste & Recycling · Friday, 5 October 2018
IAEA assesses operational safety of Torness plant
IAEA assesses operational safety of Torness plant
The managers of the Torness nuclear power plant in the UK are committed to improving the operational safety and reliability of the two-unit plant, a team of experts led by the International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 4 October 2018
Jacobs secures Dounreay decommissioning work
Jacobs secures Dounreay decommissioning work
USA-based Jacobs Engineering Group has been awarded two four-year framework agreements by the UK's Dounreay Site Restoration Limited to provide design and engineering services, and safety case production and peer review services.
Waste & Recycling · Wednesday, 3 October 2018
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