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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.

Hungary gets first delivery of Russia nuclear fuel since war

Budapest (AFP) April 7, 2022 - Hungary said Thursday that it had received the first delivery of Russian nuclear fuel since Moscow invaded Ukraine, disrupting the usual supply route.

Apr 7, 2022

UK may build seven nuclear plants by 2050: minister

London (AFP) April 3, 2022 - Britain could build up to seven new nuclear power plants by 2050, as well as boost offshore wind to diversify energy sources, a senior minister said Sunday.

Apr 3, 2022

After Ukraine, UN atomic watchdog chief visits Russia

Vienna (AFP) March 31, 2022 - UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi was in Russia on Thursday ahead of talks the following day with top Russian officials, after visiting neighbouring Ukraine.

Mar 31, 2022

UN atomic watchdog chief visits Ukraine nuclear plant

Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) March 30, 2022 - UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi visited a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Wednesday on his first trip to the country since Russia's invasion raised fears of a nuclear accident.

Mar 30, 2022

UN nuclear watchdog head visits Ukraine to discuss safety

Vienna (AFP) March 29, 2022 - The head of the UN atomic watchdog, Rafael Grossi, is in Ukraine to discuss the safety and security of nuclear sites there, the agency said on Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2022

UN atomic watchdog chief in Ukraine to discuss nuclear safety

Vienna (AFP) March 29, 2022 - The chief of the UN atomic watchdog, Rafael Grossi, is in Ukraine to discuss the safety and security of nuclear sites there, the agency said Tuesday.

Mar 29, 2022

Nuclear energy research to address barriers to innovation

Bangor UK (SPX) Mar 25, 2022 - The risk and cost of developing new nuclear energy technologies could be reduced, thanks to a new research project bringing together scientists from the UK and India. The four-year project - c

Mar 25, 2022

New pumpkin shaped nucleus radiates protons with record setting rate

Jyvaskyla, Finland (SPX) Mar 25, 2022 - A new atomic nucleus 149-Lutetium, consisting of 71 protons and 78 neutrons, has been synthesized in an experiment performed in the Accelerator Laboratory of University of Jyvaskyla, Finland.

Mar 25, 2022

Advanced Test Reactor overhaul complete

Idaho Falls ID (SPX) Mar 25, 2022 - Workers at Idaho National Laboratory's Advanced Test Reactor have completed an 11-month outage for a core overhaul that occurs about every 10 years to maintain peak performance. During the overhaul,

Mar 25, 2022

A new epoxy resin composite developed for neutron shielding

Hefei, Israel (SPX) Mar 25, 2022 - A research team, led by Prof. HUANG Qunying, from the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology (INEST), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), recently

Mar 25, 2022

Toshiba shareholders reject spin-off plan in key vote

Tokyo (AFP) March 24, 2022 - Toshiba shareholders on Thursday voted against a proposal to split the Japanese conglomerate into two, dealing a fresh blow to management that will likely spell further turmoil for the embattled company.

Mar 24, 2022

Greenpeace urges French nuclear firms to cut Russia ties

Paris (AFP) March 22, 2022 - Greenpeace urged French energy firms EDF and Orano on Tuesday to drop their nuclear ties with Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 22, 2022

Bruce Power leverages Framatome technology for isotope production

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 19, 2022 - Bruce Power announced the successful completion of the first Isotope Production System (IPS) installation within a commercial power reactor in the world; a collaborative project with Kinectrics. Thi

Mar 19, 2022

Russia’s energy clout also comes from being a key nuclear supplier

Golden CO (SPX) Mar 19, 2022 - As Western nations look for ways to reduce their reliance on Russian oil and gas, another aspect of the Ukraine crisis has received less attention: Most of the 32 countries that use nuclear power re

Mar 19, 2022

Framatome and General Atomics restart fuel fabrication facility for TRIGA reactors

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 19, 2022 - Framatome and General Atomics recently celebrated the reopening of the fuel manufacturing facility dedicated to TRIGA research reactors. The renovations were done to support new requirements by the

Mar 19, 2022

Government of Canada invests in small modular reactor technology

Burlington, Canada (SPX) Mar 18, 2022 - Canada is a leader in nuclear energy and nuclear safety and has one of the world's most promising domestic markets for the safe and responsible development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology.

Mar 18, 2022