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More support for tripling global nuclear capacity
More support for tripling global nuclear capacity
The total number of countries endorsing the declaration to at least triple global nuclear generating capacity by 2050 has increased to 33 with Rwanda and Senegal both joining the initiative on the sidelines of the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil. Support from nuclear industry companies and financial institutions has also increased.
 
Monday, 17 November 2025
Tripling of nuclear capacity is achievable, says World Nuclear Association
Tripling of nuclear capacity is achievable, says World Nuclear Association
The tripling of global nuclear capacity by 2050 can be achieved, provided governments take immediate and sustained action to deliver on their own national targets for nuclear capacity, a report from World Nuclear Association concludes.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 14 November 2025
US affirms support for Korean uranium enrichment
US affirms support for Korean uranium enrichment
President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea and US President Donald Trump have issued a joint briefing which includes US support for South Korea's pursuit of uranium enrichment and used fuel reprocessing, as well as a project to build nuclear-powered submarines.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 14 November 2025
Nuclear entering a 'golden age', WNE told
Nuclear entering a 'golden age', WNE told
The figures show that global nuclear electricity generation is set to achieve a record high in 2025, and with more countries turning to nuclear to meet their energy needs, the industry's future looks promising, the World Nuclear Exhibition in Paris has heard.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Iran says planning for large-scale nuclear energy expansion
Iran says planning for large-scale nuclear energy expansion
The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran has said the country’s new nuclear construction projects are continuing, and said locations would soon be announced for eight new units covered in a contract signed with Russia.
 
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 3 November 2025
Official request made to extend Spain's Almaraz nuclear units
Official request made to extend Spain's Almaraz nuclear units
The board of Spain's Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested a three-year extension to the operating licence for Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant's units I and II.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 31 October 2025
Nova Scotia, Ontario sign SMR MoU
Nova Scotia, Ontario sign SMR MoU
The Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario will work together to explore small modular reactor technology as a clean energy option.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Singapore 'seriously' considering nuclear energy
Singapore 'seriously' considering nuclear energy
Singapore is "seriously studying the potential deployment of nuclear energy, especially newer technologies such as small modular reactors," Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng said at the opening of Singapore International Energy Week.
 
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 27 October 2025
South African government approves draft 2025 IRP
South African government approves draft 2025 IRP
The latest version of South Africa's Integrated Resource Plan outlines government plans to transform the energy sector to jump-start development and economic growth, including 5200 MW of new nuclear capacity as the country rebuilds its nuclear supply chain.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Slovenia and France aim to grow nuclear energy ties
Slovenia and France aim to grow nuclear energy ties
Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a Declaration of Intent to Establish Long-Term Cooperation in the Field of Nuclear Energy, with EDF one of two in the running as supplier for a proposed new unit at Krško.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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