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First newly constructed nuclear power plant in 30 years goes online in Georgia

Washington DC (UPI) Jul 31, 2023 - Southern U.S. utility company Georgia Power said Monday it started commercial operations at the new unit of a nuclear power plant, the first such facility to come online in the country in more than 30 years.

Jul 31, 2023

First US nuclear reactor in seven years goes online

New York (AFP) July 31, 2023 - A new reactor at a US nuclear power plant entered into operation Monday, a first in seven years in the country where conventional reactors may give way to smaller-scale nuclear facilities.

Jul 31, 2023

Framatome’s accident tolerant fuel technology one step closer to market readiness

Washington DC (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 - Framatome's industry-first, 100% Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel (EATF) assembly successfully completed its first cycle of operation at a U.S. nuclear power plant. This milestone marks significant p

Jul 28, 2023

Mines found at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: UN watchdog

Vienna (AFP) July 25, 2023 - The UN's atomic watchdog said it saw anti-personnel mines at the site of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which is occupied by Russian forces.

Jul 25, 2023

IAEA discovers mines near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

Washington DC (UPI) Jul 25, 2023 - International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have spotted mines near the perimeter of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant and warned their presence at the Russian-controlled facility breaches safety standards and nuclear security guidelines.

Jul 25, 2023

Unlocking the power of molecular crystals: a possible solution to nuclear waste

Houston TX (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 - In a world increasingly concerned about the environmental and geopolitical implications of fossil fuel usage, nuclear energy has resurfaced as a subject of great interest. Its ability to generate el

Jul 20, 2023

IAEA says still blocked from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant roof

Vienna (AFP) July 20, 2023 - The UN's atomic watchdog said Thursday it had been unable to inspect the roofs of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which is occupied by Russian forces.

Jul 20, 2023

Uranium Energy Corp completes Restart Program at the Christensen Ranch ISR Project in Wyoming

Corpus Christi, TX (SPX) Jul 13, 2023 - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) reports that the Company's plan to accelerate the steps required for a resumption of operations has been completed, enabling a faster restart at the Christen

Jul 13, 2023

OpenAI’s Sam Altman takes nuclear startup public

New York (AFP) July 12, 2023 - A startup led by OpenAI boss Sam Altman that is working on developing small nuclear fission reactors is going public with a valuation of $850 million.

Jul 12, 2023

IAEA requests more access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in hunt for explosives

Washington DC (UPI) Jul 7, 2023 - Inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday they found no evidence of mines or other explosives at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after its latest search.

Jul 7, 2023

Fukushima water release plan clears last regulatory hurdle in Japan

Tokyo (AFP) July 7, 2023 - Plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant cleared their last regulatory hurdle in Japan on Friday, as China said it would ban some food imports over the move.

Jul 7, 2023

Ukraine nuke plant safety fears in spotlight

Vienna (AFP) July 6, 2023 - The Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine is on high alert with Kyiv and Moscow this week accusing each other of planning a covert attack.

Jul 6, 2023

U.N. watchdog: No evidence of explosives at Ukraine nuclear plant

Washington DC (UPI) Jul 5, 2023 - The United Nations nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said it did not find evidence of mines or other explosives planted at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as Russia and Ukraine accused each other of planning to sabotage the facility.

Jul 5, 2023

UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 5, 2023 - UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible catastrophic act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

Jul 5, 2023

Zelensky tells Macron Russia planning ‘dangerous provocations’ at nuclear plant

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 4, 2023 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Russia was planning dangerous provocations at the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Jul 4, 2023

Belgium, French firm seal deal extending nuclear reactors

Paris (AFP) June 29, 2023 - French energy group Engie and the Belgian government signed a deal Thursday extending the life of two nuclear reactors by a decade after Russia's war in Ukraine prompted Brussels to delay its nuclear exit.

Jun 29, 2023