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Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine's Energoatom and France's EDF sign a cooperation agreement, while the two countries have renewed their cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, which was originally signed in 1998.

Nuclear Policies 10 June 2024

Granholm calls for tripling of US nuclear fleet

Granholm calls for tripling of US nuclear fleet

It is time for the USA to cash in on the experience of nuclear new-build at Vogtle, US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said at an event held to mark the completion of the two units in Georgia. Restarting recently retired nuclear plants could also play a part in meeting the need for new capacity.

Nuclear Policies 07 June 2024

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Nuclear's flexibility is the 'magic' to create a clean energy future

New nuclear included in draft Korean energy plan

White House holds summit on US nuclear energy deployment

US President signs uranium import prohibition

National poll shows shift in Australian nuclear opinion

Granholm calls for tripling of US nuclear fleet

Public and private commitment needed for US advanced nuclear deployment

Dutch state could buy share in Borssele plant

Hungary and China sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

National poll shows shift in Australian nuclear opinion

National poll shows shift in Australian nuclear opinion

Australian attitudes towards energy sources have shifted markedly, the 20th edition of the Lowy Institute's annual poll has found, with six in ten now supportive of Australia using nuclear power to generate electricity.

Nuclear Policies 06 June 2024

IAEA calls for Iran's 'unambiguous' cooperation

IAEA calls for Iran's 'unambiguous' cooperation

The board of governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted a resolution calling on Iran to fully cooperate with the agency, including giving it access to locations and material for nuclear safeguards verification activities.

Nuclear Policies 06 June 2024

Dutch state could buy share in Borssele plant

Dutch state could buy share in Borssele plant

The government of the Netherlands has said it will consider acquiring a stake in the Borssele nuclear power plant should a decision be made to extend the operation of the single-unit plant beyond 2033.

Nuclear Policies 05 June 2024

Public and private commitment needed for US advanced nuclear deployment

Public and private commitment needed for US advanced nuclear deployment

Factors including project cost uncertainties and the long and expensive development process for nuclear energy projects have meant that financial commitments to US advanced nuclear power projects have been slow in coming - but the private and public sector can work together to overcome this, according to a new report from a US think-tank.

Nuclear Policies 04 June 2024

New nuclear included in draft Korean energy plan

New nuclear included in draft Korean energy plan

South Korea could construct up to three large new nuclear power reactors as well as a small modular reactor by 2038, according to a draft long-term energy plan released by the country's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Nuclear Policies 31 May 2024

White House holds summit on US nuclear energy deployment

White House holds summit on US nuclear energy deployment

The US Administration announced the formation of a new working group to look at ways to reduce nuclear construction project risks, a programme to deploy advanced reactors to power multiple military sites in the USA and the release of a new primer on the enhanced safety of advanced nuclear reactors.

Nuclear Policies 30 May 2024

Hungary and Belarus sign roadmap for nuclear energy cooperation

Hungary and Belarus sign roadmap for nuclear energy cooperation

Belarusian Energy Minister Viktor Karankevich and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto have held talks and agreed on the next steps in cooperation over their nuclear energy plants.

Nuclear Policies 29 May 2024

US President signs uranium import prohibition

US President signs uranium import prohibition

The act prohibiting the importation into the USA of unirradiated, low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.
 

Nuclear Policies 14 May 2024