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Jellyfish swarms force EdF to close 3.2 GW of nuclear power
- 2026-08-12 06:24:29
- David Flin
A massive influx of jellyfish has forced EdF to shut three units at the Gravelines nuclear power plant and reduce output at a fourth unit. This has resulted in 3.2 GW of capacity being taken offline during a period of high demand.
Holtec, Entergy, and Hyundai E&C sign MOA to evaluate potential SMR projects in US Gulf region
- 2026-08-05 06:04:31
- David Flin
Holtec International, Entergy Services, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction (HDEC) have announced a strategic collaboration for the deployment of Holtec’s SMR-300 for large-load customers across Entergy’s service territory.
Romanian army blasts rock in Danube to help nuclear power plant
- 2026-08-04 06:42:20
- David Flin
The Romanian army detonated a rock formation on the Danube River on 3 August to divert water to the Cernavoda nuclear power plant.
Record low water levels on Danube force nuclear output cuts in Hungary and Romania
- 2026-07-31 06:47:39
- David Flin
Nuclear power plants along the River Danube in Hungary and Romania have cut output and may need to shut down completely as a result of record low water levels. Researchers say the problem has become a seasonal risk as climate change makes extreme heat and droughts more frequent.
Hartlepool and Heysham get two more years
- 2026-07-23 06:29:39
- David Flin
EDF has announced that Hartlepool and Heysham 1 nuclear power plants will run until March 2030, two years longer than a previous estimate of 2028.
EDF shuts down three reactors due to heat wave
- 2026-07-13 06:20:53
- David Flin
EDF has announced that it is temporarily shutting down three nuclear reactors located along riverbanks due to the extreme heat.
Sizewell B nuclear power plant receives 20-year extension
- 2026-07-09 06:14:58
- David Flin
EDF and the UK Government have signed an agreement to extend the lifespan of the 1.2 GW Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, UK until 2055, 20 years after its original planned closure date of 2035.
Canada announces plan for 10 new nuclear reactors by 2040
- 2026-06-23 05:37:38
- David Flin
Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Energy Minister, said that Canada is looking to build 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, sell Canadian-made reactors to more countries, and double uranium exports.
Rolls-Royce SMR to supply new nuclear power plant to Sweden
- 2026-06-17 05:36:41
- David Flin
Videberg Kraft has selected Rolls-Royce SMR as a partner to deliver three SMRs on the Värö peninsula on Sweden’s west coast. The Videberg project will be Sweden’s first new nuclear power plant in over 40 years.
Russia and Kazakhstan to sign nuclear deal
- 2026-05-27 06:11:57
- David Flin
The Russian Government has announced that Russia and Kazakhstan will sign an agreement outlining parameters for construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
