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Russia's icebreaker fleet set to grow - World Nuclear News
The Ural, one of the Project 22220 nuclear-powered icebreakers, in action (Image: Rosatom) Speaking at the 6th International Arctic Forum, Likhachev said: "The volume of cargo has …
German nuclear association calls for restart of reactors
Sep 23, 2024 · German nuclear technology association Kerntechnik Deutschland e.V. says that restarting the country's nuclear power plants "offers a safe, economically viable and …
Moltex reactor can consume used fuel, research confirms
Oct 4, 2024 · Moltex Energy Canada says new research demonstrates "the unique capability" of its Stable Salt Reactor - Wasteburner (SSR-W) to consume used nuclear fuel, supporting its …
State loans proposed for new Swedish reactors
The Swedish government has proposed a new law regarding state support for nuclear power investments. In the bill - submitted to parliament on 27 March - it proposes providing state …
Vistra completes Energy Harbor acquisition - World Nuclear News
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff pictured at Vistra's Comanche Peak plant in 2021 (Image: NRC) The combined company's installed generation capacity of around 41,000 MWe …
GLE laser enrichment on track for 2024 demonstration
Oct 9, 2024 · The owners of the Global Laser Enrichment joint venture have agreed to double project expenditures in 2024 to accelerate demonstration of the SILEX laser enrichment …
Eletronuclear used fuel storage unit gets extended licence
Oct 4, 2024 · (Image: Eletronuclear) Eletronuclear said the facility, which received its initial operation authorisation in 2021, was designed to accommodate up to 72 of the Holtec Hi …
Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
May 13, 2025 · French radioactive waste management agency Andra has estimated the overall cost of constructing, operating and closing France's planned deep geological repository for the …
SMRs becoming a reality, says Grossi - World Nuclear News
Sep 19, 2024 · Small modular reactors are "one of the most promising, exciting and necessary technological developments" in recent times and are now becoming a reality, International …