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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.

Isotope Production at Bruce Power produces first medical isotope

Paris, France (SPX) Jun 23, 2022 - An international collaboration between Bruce Power, Isogen (a Kinectrics and Framatome company) and ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM), announced today a milestone marking the first instance l

Jun 23, 2022

Bulgaria nuclear reactor back on after generator glitch

Sofia (AFP) June 23, 2022 - Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant switched one of its two reactors back on, hours after a generator malfunction triggered its shutdown, the operator said Thursday.

Jun 23, 2022

NASA announces Artemis Concept Awards for nuclear power on Moon

Washington DC (SPX) Jun 22, 2022 - NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are working together to advance space nuclear technologies. The agencies have selected three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system

Jun 22, 2022

Bulgaria nuclear reactor shuts after generator problem

Sofia (AFP) June 22, 2022 - Bulgaria's only nuclear power plant shut down one of its two 1,000-megawatt reactors on Wednesday after a generator malfunction, the operator said, adding there was no radiation leak.

Jun 22, 2022

Assessing the environmental impact of nuclear power generation

Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Jun 21, 2022 - In a constantly evolving world, rapidly growing populations coupled with urbanization and industrialization are leading to an ever-increasing demand for energy. The challenge today lies in meeting t

Jun 21, 2022

UAE seeks Iran assurance on ‘peacefulness’ of nuclear program

Abu Dhabi (AFP) June 17, 2022 - The United Arab Emirates urged Iran on Friday to provide reassurances on the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme after the International Atomic Energy Agency denounced Tehran's lack of cooperation.

Jun 17, 2022

Finnish nuclear reactor OL3 delayed again to December

Helsinki (AFP) June 15, 2022 - The start of energy production at Finland's long-delayed Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor has been postponed from September to December due to repair work, operator TVO said Wednesday.

Jun 15, 2022

IAEA says it must visit Russia-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine

Vienna (AFP) June 9, 2022 - The UN's nuclear watchdog said Thursday it was planning to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, in a Russian-occupied part of Ukraine, despite opposition from Kyiv.

Jun 9, 2022

France probes alleged nuclear power cover-up: source

Paris (AFP) June 9, 2022 - French prosecutors are investigating claims that officials at a nuclear power station covered up incidents of malfunction at an ageing plant, a source close to the probe told AFP on Thursday.

Jun 9, 2022

Framatome expands cybersecurity offering with Cyberwatch acquisition

Paris, France (SPX) Jun 09, 2022 - Framatome has announced the acquisition of Cyberwatch, a team of experts in vulnerability management and compliance control. This addition complements and strengthens Framatome's cybersecurity offer

Jun 9, 2022

Ukraine opposes IAEA visit to Russian-occupied nuclear plant

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) June 7, 2022 - Ukraine said on Tuesday that it opposed any visit by the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog to its nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia while it is under Russian occupation.

Jun 7, 2022

Framatome strengthens European engineering capacities with Framatome Belgium

Paris, France (SPX) Jun 03, 2022 - Framatome has announced the creation of Framatome Belgium, a new subsidiary specializing in nuclear engineering and service solutions. This engineering center of excellence aims to strengthen Framat

Jun 3, 2022

Framatome to perform reactor vessel mitigation technique at 4 US nuclear plants

Paris, France (SPX) May 24, 2022 - Framatome was recently awarded a contract to perform a specialized reactor vessel mitigation technique on four nuclear plants in the United States. The process, called cavitation peening, extends th

May 24, 2022

Framatome and Vattenfall ink nuclear fuel contract for long term security of supply

Paris, France (SPX) May 24, 2022 - Framatome recently inked a new agreement with Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel AB for long-term nuclear fuel supply. Under this contract, awarded on May 3, Framatome will continue to secure fuel deliveries o

May 24, 2022

Finnish group drops nuclear plant application with Russia’s Rosatom

Helsinki (AFP) May 24, 2022 - Finnish-led Fennovoima said Tuesday it had withdrawn a construction application for a nuclear plant involving Rosatom, three weeks after it cancelled the delivery contract with the state-owned Russian energy giant.

May 24, 2022

Philippines’ Marcos in nuclear plant revival talks with S.Korea

Manila (AFP) May 23, 2022 - Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos signalled his determination to adopt nuclear power Monday, holding talks with South Korea's envoy on possibly reviving a mothballed $2.2 billion plant built during his father's dictatorship.

May 23, 2022