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The Nuclear Power Daily Editorial Team produces Nuclear Power Daily's coverage of nuclear energy. We report on reactors and small modular reactors, the fuel cycle, waste and safety, policy, and fusion research. Articles reflect our team's collective editorial process, source verification, drafting, technical review, and editing, rather than a single writer's work. Nuclear Power Daily takes editorial responsibility for content under this byline. For more on how we work, see our editorial policy.

US leads call to triple nuclear power at COP28

Dubai (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 - More than 20 nations including the United States called for a tripling of nuclear energy to drive down emissions on Saturday as world leaders assembled for a second day at UN climate talks in Dubai.

Dec 2, 2023

Ukraine says blackout at nuclear plant risked accident

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Dec 2, 2023 - Ukraine said Saturday that two power lines connecting its electricity grid to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant were cut overnight, putting the plant at risk of an accident.

Dec 2, 2023

Cernavoda set to become hub for Lutetium-177 production in Europe

London, UK (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 - Framatome and SN Nuclearelectrica SA, the leading nuclear energy provider in Romania, have forged a significant partnership to potentially produce the medical isotope Lutetium-177 at the Cernavoda n

Dec 1, 2023

Framatome signs a services contract with EDF for Flamanville 3 Instrumentation and Control

Paris, France (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 - Framatome has solidified its role in France's nuclear energy sector by signing a five-year services contract for the digital Instrumentation and Control (I&C) system of the Flamanville 3 EPR reactor

Dec 1, 2023

Framatome strengthens hafnium production for nuclear, aerospace and space customers

Paris, France (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 - Framatome, a key player in the global nuclear technology landscape, has announced a significant investment in expanding its separative capacity at the Jarrie site in France. This strategic move is a

Dec 1, 2023

Framatome to set up fuel fabrication facility in the UK

London, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 - Framatome has announced plans to construct a nuclear fuel fabrication facility in the United Kingdom. This initiative is part of the company's broader strategy to scale up its operations in the UK,

Nov 30, 2023

Europe’s biggest nuclear reactor goes offline again

Helsinki (AFP) Nov 29, 2023 - Finland's Olkiluoto 3, the largest nuclear reactor in Europe, stopped production on Wednesday after a test caused the plant unit to unexpectedly go offline, its operator TVO said.

Nov 29, 2023

Framatome partners with USNC to produce fuel for Micro-Modular Reactors

London, UK (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 - In a significant development for the nuclear energy sector, Framatome Inc. (Framatome) and Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) have announced the establishment of a joint venture (JV) focused on m

Nov 29, 2023

Ansys Simulation Aids NuScale in Developing First-Ever Approved SMR

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 - NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR), a pioneer in nuclear technology, has achieved a significant milestone by integrating Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation solutions in the design of its Small Modular Reactor (

Nov 28, 2023

Framatome AG established in Switzerland to enhance local nuclear expertise

Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 - Framatome, a leading player in the nuclear energy sector, has recently announced a strategic expansion in Switzerland with the creation of Framatome AG, a new subsidiary. This move marks a significa

Nov 28, 2023

NASA’s future space exploration bolstered by major plutonium-238 delivery

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) recent achievement in shipping a substantial amount of heat source plutonium-238 to the Los Alamos National Laboratory signifies a pivotal advancement for NASA'

Nov 24, 2023

Europe’s largest nuclear reactor restarts after fault

Helsinki (AFP) Nov 22, 2023 - Finland's Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, resumed production on Wednesday after it shut down at the weekend due to a technical problem, operator TVO said.

Nov 22, 2023

Innovative Spray-in-Place Liner System Revolutionizes Nuclear Plant Maintenance

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2023 - Framatome, a leader in nuclear energy solutions, recently announced a significant breakthrough in nuclear plant maintenance technology. The company has successfully completed a two-year test program

Nov 21, 2023

Europe’s largest nuclear reactor offline after glitch

Helsinki (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 - Europe's largest nuclear reactor, Finland's Olkiluoto 3, shut down automatically on Sunday due to a technical problem but is expected to return to production on Tuesday after repairs, operator TVO said.

Nov 20, 2023

Europe’s largest nuclear reactor offline after technical issue

Helsinki (AFP) Nov 20, 2023 - Europe's largest nuclear reactor, Finland's Olkiluoto 3 which entered into service in April, has been offline since Sunday evening because of a technical problem, operator TVO said.

Nov 20, 2023

US opens way for nuclear investment in energy-hungry Philippines

San Francisco (AFP) Nov 17, 2023 - The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investment to jumpstart atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply.

Nov 17, 2023