France-headquartered innovative reactor developer Newcleo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Federbeton, the Italian cement association, to explore Newcleo's technologies and potential synergies with the cement industry.

The government's newly released energy roadmap brings together electricity, natural gas, hydrogen and other energy sources under a single coordinated strategy to ensure the province which already gets more than half of its electricity from nuclear plants has the affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy it needs.

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the Slavutych City authorities have signed a memorandum of cooperation with the goal of developing local tourism as part of the post-war revival of the region.

Dutch offshore construction engineering contractor Allseas has launched a five-year plan to design, develop and deploy a small modular reactor tailored for integration into offshore vessels and for onshore use.

A full-scale model of innovative reactor developer Newcleo's TL-40 lead-cooled fast reactor for maritime applications is being displayed at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. Newcleo said the exhibit is aimed at "redefining the image of nuclear energy".

France-based Newcleo is to collaborate with Italian designer, manufacturer and installer of machinery and plants for the iron and steel industry Danieli Group on integrating Newcleo's lead-cooled fast reactors with Danieli's steelmaking technology.

A new paper - jointly published by Core Power, NorthStandard and Lloyd's Register - highlights how the UK can leverage its world-class expertise in nuclear technology and maritime innovation to lead the global shift toward nuclear-powered shipping.

Natura Resources has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Texas Tech University and Abilene Christian University to evaluate integrating Natura's molten salt small modular reactor technology with water desalination systems.

The National Energy Dominance Council will advise on how the USA can produce more energy - with a remit that includes advising the president on the reopening of closed power plants, and bringing small modular reactors online.