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Google and Constellation sign 20-year nuclear power agreement
- 2026-10-07 06:05:12
- David Flin
Google has announced that it has struck a $4.3 billion deal with Constellation Energy to upgrade existing nuclear power plants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois in the USA, resulting in additional electricity being added to the PJM regional grid.
Taiwan backs plan to restart nuclear power
- 2026-09-28 05:54:43
- David Flin
Taiwan has approved a preliminary plan to restart the Maanshan nuclear power plant, a reversal of the government’s policy as the country looks to improve its energy security. Maanshan has two units, each of 951 MW for a combined capacity of 1902 MW. The units were shut down in 2024 and 2025.
Ontario starts C$26.8 billion refurbishment of Pickering nuclear power plant
- 2026-09-22 06:07:59
- David Flin
Ontario has started work on a C$26.8 billion refurbishment of four reactors at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario, Canada. The Ontario provincial government said that the refurbishment will enable the plant to provide reliable electricity for an additional 38 years.
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.
