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US DOE to expand baseload generation and abandon net-zero policies

  • 5 months ago (2025-02-07)
  • David Flin

The US DOE will concentrate on growing baseload generation to meet growing electricity demand, according to DOE Secretary Wright.

UK to approve new sites for SMRs

  • 5 months ago (2025-02-06)
  • David Flin

The UK Government has announced it intends to approve more sites for nuclear energy developments across England and Wales, seeking to attract private investment into SMRs.

Guyana Power and Light to receive $18 billion to aid power generation

  • 5 months ago (2025-02-05)
  • David Flin

The Guyana government has announced that Guyana Power and Light (GPL) will receive $18 billion in aid to power generation this year.

Callide Power Trading fined A$9 million after catastrophic explosion

  • 5 months ago (2025-02-04)
  • David Flin

Callide Power Trading (CPT), owner of the Callide Power Station at Biloela, Queensland, Australia has been fined A$9 million following an inquiry into the explosion at Unit 4 of the plant.

Poland and Canada sign nuclear power cooperation agreement

  • 5 months ago (2025-02-03)
  • David Flin

Poland and Canada have signed an agreement that provides a legal framework for greater cooperation on nuclear power.

Kenya to invest $386 million to increase national electricity coverage

  • 5 months ago (2025-01-31)
  • David Flin

Kenya’s government has announced plans to invest $386 million to increase national electricity coverage.

Uzbekistan aims for 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030

  • 5 months ago (2025-01-30)
  • David Flin

The Uzbekistan government has announced that it plans to build new power plants and energy storage facilities, along with 7000 km of new power lines and the introduction of digital management systems to ensure efficient distribution.

 

Pumped hydropower storage scheme planned for Belfast Lough

  • 5 months ago (2025-01-29)
  • David Flin

Mutual Energy has started a feasibility study for a pumped hydro-energy storage (PHES) reservoir near Carrickfergus, by Belfast Lough in Northern Ireland.

GE Hitachi awards contract for BWRX-300 reactor pressure vessel

  • 5 months ago (2025-01-28)
  • David Flin

GE Hitcahi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has awarded a contract to BWX Technologies (BWXT) to manufacture the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) for the first BWRX-300 SMR to be constructed at Ontario Power Generation’s Darling New Nuclear Project site.

NextEra progresses on restarting Duane Arnold nuclear power plant

  • 5 months ago (2025-01-27)
  • David Flin

NextEra Energy has filed notice with US Federal regulators about a possible restart of its Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa, USA.