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Ukraine to commission 2 new blocks at Khmelnytskyi NPP

Ukraine will commission two new blocks at its Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in 2018, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2014

Russia Waiting for India to Choose Site of New NPP, Can Build More

Moscow is waiting for the Indian government to allot a site for a new Russian-designed nuclear power plant and is ready to build up to 25 power generation units in the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2014

French Companies Interested in Expanding Czech Nuclear Program

French energy companies are interested in developing the Czech's nuclear program, according to country's Prime Minister Manuel Valls.

Dec 10, 2014

China General Nuclear shares surge on Hong Kong debut

Shares in China's largest nuclear power producer surged almost 20 percent on its debut in Hong Kong Wednesday, after raising more than US$3 billion in the city's biggest initial public offering this year.

Dec 10, 2014

Iran dismisses US concerns over suspect reactor purchases

A senior Iranian nuclear official on Tuesday dismissed US concerns over the purchase of new components reportedly destined for a controversial reactor.

Dec 9, 2014

Hungary to start Russian-funded nuclear plant expansion in 2018

Hungary announced Tuesday it will start work on two new reactors at its only nuclear power plant in Paks in 2018, despite speculation that Western sanctions may put the largely Russian-funded project at risk.

Dec 9, 2014

None of Rosatom’s International Contracts Affected by Sanctions: CEO

Russian nuclear agency Rosatom is continuing implementing all its contracts and agreements with international partners, including in Ukraine, despite current geopolitical tensions, the agency's head Sergei Kiriyenko said Friday.

Dec 8, 2014

Finland Parliament Approves Nuclear Power Plant Construction With Russia

Finland's parliament on Friday approved with a majority of votes the construction of the Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant with Russia's participation.

Dec 8, 2014

Energy, nuclear deals on table for Putin’s India trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek to "recharge" ties when he visits India Wednesday for a one-day summit, promising deals on natural gas and new nuclear power units for the energy-starved country.

Dec 8, 2014

China Approves Major New Scheme to Boost Nuclear Power: Reports

China has approved a major development scheme for offshore nuclear power projects amid plans to boost the generation of nuclear power in the country, the Xinhua news agency reported Friday.

Dec 8, 2014

US rejects criticism of historic Ukraine nuclear deal

A top US official hit back on Friday against accusations the West has failed to live up to promises made exactly 20 years ago to Ukraine in exchange for it giving up nuclear weapons.

Dec 5, 2014

Seismic Faults Pose Risk to California Nuclear Power Plant

Multiple fault lines pose a risk to the safety of the seaside Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California, as they could be more powerful than previously estimated, a former state senator told a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

Dec 5, 2014

Research could improve nuclear power plant safety

Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures form in nuclear processing plants - as well as how lime scale builds up in kettles.

Dec 5, 2014

Finnish energy giant to invest in major nuclear power project

Finland's biggest energy company Fortum has decided to invest in a major nuclear power project and thus improve its chances of winning approval from the parliament later this week.

Dec 5, 2014

Finland approves construction of nuclear plant by Russia

Finland's parliament on Friday gave the green-light to the construction of the country's third nuclear plant by Russia's Rosatom.

Dec 5, 2014

EBRD to provide additional 350 mln euros for Chernobyl safety project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide an additional 350 million euros (about 435.12 million U.S.

Dec 5, 2014