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US company claims nuclear battery breakthrough

US company claims nuclear battery breakthrough

California-based Infinity Power says it has successfully developed a very powerful and long-lasting nuclear battery that uses electrochemical energy conversion.

Corporate 12 June 2024


Westinghouse increases its presence in Canada

Westinghouse increases its presence in Canada

Westinghouse has opened a new global engineering hub in Kitchener, Ontario, to support its growing Candu and global new-build business. Canada is now the third largest engineering centre for the AP1000.

Corporate 12 June 2024


Cernavoda 1 refurb project framework agreement signed

Cernavoda 1 refurb project framework agreement signed

Romania's Nuclearelectrica and Canadian Nuclear Partners have signed a long-term framework agreement to provide project management services for the refurbishment of Cernavoda nuclear power plant's unit 1.

Corporate 12 June 2024


OPG investigates fusion as future option for Ontario

OPG investigates fusion as future option for Ontario

Ontario Power Generation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Stellarex Inc to explore the development and deployment of fusion energy in Ontario which will see them work together to identify potential future siting and deployment of a stellarator fusion energy device in the province.

Corporate 10 June 2024


CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

CNNC extends cooperation with ENEC, EDF

China National Nuclear Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation on strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. CNNC has also signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with France's EDF on nuclear energy.

Corporate 04 June 2024


Laser hardening of steel used for nuclear plant equipment by Rosatom

Laser hardening of steel used for nuclear plant equipment by Rosatom

Russian state corporation Rosatom says that for the first time it has used its own technology for laser strengthening of steel in the manufacturing of rotor parts of turbine pumps for nuclear power plants.

Corporate 03 June 2024


EDF completes GE Steam Power acquisition

EDF completes GE Steam Power acquisition

GE Vernova has completed the sale of a portion of its nuclear conventional islands technology and services, including its Arabelle steam turbines, to EDF. Arabelle Solutions is now a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF.

Corporate 31 May 2024


Contract for refurbishment of Loviisa turbines

Contract for refurbishment of Loviisa turbines

Finnish utility Fortum has awarded a contract to Doosan Škoda Power to modernise the low-pressure turbines at its Loviisa nuclear power plant as part of lifetime extension-related investments. The modernisation of the turbines will also increase the total capacity of the Loviisa power plant by about 38 MWe.

Corporate 31 May 2024


US companies join up to lower nuclear investment costs

US companies join up to lower nuclear investment costs

Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor have signed agreements on proposed tariffs that would lower the costs of investing in clean energy technologies like new nuclear as they explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation and help utilities serve the future energy needs of large businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Corporate 30 May 2024


KEPCO, ENEC to jointly promote overseas nuclear projects

KEPCO, ENEC to jointly promote overseas nuclear projects

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation of the UAE and Korea Electric Power Cooperation have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster research and investment opportunities in nuclear energy in third countries.

Corporate 30 May 2024