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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovative SMR Applies for 'Standard Design Approval' from Nuclear Safety Commission... 'Entering the Full Regulatory Process'

An innovative small modular reactor (i-SMR) being developed in South Korea has submitted an application for standard design approval, marking a significant step in its regulatory process.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Tripartite memorandum on the assessment of small modular reactors in Lithuania signed

Lithuania has signed a tripartite memorandum to evaluate the implementation of small modular reactor technology involving key stakeholders in the nuclear energy sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Orlen and Synthos have a contract to design a small reactor for Poland

Polish companies Orlen and Synthos have signed an agreement to design a small nuclear reactor, marking a significant step in the country's atomic energy development plans.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant left with just 22 reactor operators, far below safety levels

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia, now has only 22 reactor operators, significantly below the safety requirements needed for its operation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Unexpected error โ€“ nuclear reactor in Oskarshamn out of operation

A nuclear reactor in Oskarshamn, Sweden, will be offline for over a month due to unexpected maintenance needs, impacting electricity supply amidst high prices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's Next Generation Reactor Business Emerges as Second Investment Project with the US

Japan plans to include the construction of next-generation reactors as part of its second investment project in the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

This 12-Year-Old Has Built a Fusion Reactor and Wants the Record to be Registered

A 12-year-old student named Aiden Macmillan claims to have successfully replicated the process of nuclear fusion and aims to set a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to achieve this.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The U.S. Transports a Mini Nuclear Reactor by Cargo Plane, and Twitter Users: The Beginning of a Scientific Revolution

The U.S. has successfully transported a mini nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking a significant step in the rapid deployment of nuclear energy for military and civilian purposes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"Networks" addresses the transfer of an American nuclear reactor and Havana's garbage crisis

The episode of 'Networks' discusses the transfer of a small nuclear reactor by the U.S. Department of Energy and the garbage crisis in Havana.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

For the first time in history: a nuclear reactor was transported from one end of the country to the other

The U.S. Air Force transported a micro nuclear reactor for the first time, marking a potential new era in energy security for military bases and the civilian sector.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Finnish experts will advise Estonia on the nuclear power plant project

Finland's TVO Nuclear Services has signed a framework agreement to advise on the construction of a small reactor nuclear power plant in Estonia with Fermi Energia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Finnish TVO subsidiary to advise on Estonian nuclear power plant project

Finnish TVO Nuclear Services has signed a framework agreement to advise Fermi Energia on its plan to establish a small modular reactor nuclear power plant in Estonia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Transported nuclear reactor by airplane for the first time

The U.S. military successfully transported a small nuclear reactor, named Ward 250, by airplane between bases in California and Utah for the first time, aiming to power military bases and potentially respond to emergencies.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The nuclear reactor will replace oil generators. It can be transported by airplane

The article discusses the transportation of a small nuclear reactor by air and the potential implications for military logistics and energy.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

What the report on the modulation of EDF's nuclear fleet really contains

EDF may face billions in costs due to fluctuations in nuclear reactor production levels, as highlighted in a recent report and discussed by its CEO, Bernard Fontana.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The US conducts its first airborne transport of a nuclear reactor

The US has successfully conducted its inaugural airborne transport of a mini nuclear reactor from California to Utah, highlighting the potential for rapid deployment of nuclear energy for military and civil purposes.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The United States Transported a Small Nuclear Reactor

The U.S. government transported a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking a significant step in military and civilian nuclear energy logistics.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

USA conducted the first transport of a nuclear reactor by airplane in history

The USA made history by transporting a nuclear reactor via airplane for the first time, demonstrating the potential for rapid deployment of nuclear energy for military and civilian use.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The US military transported a small nuclear reactor to a remote area for the first time

The U.S. military successfully transported a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, aiming to demonstrate the rapid deployment of nuclear power for both military and civilian applications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Department of War transports next-generation reactor in nuclear energy milestone

The U.S. Department of War has successfully transported a next-generation nuclear reactor from California to Utah as part of a military initiative to modernize nuclear energy infrastructure.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. advances its nuclear strategy with the air transport of a next-generation reactor

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the air transport of a next-generation nuclear reactor as part of its initiative to strengthen nuclear energy development in the country.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police in Prague Responded to a Reported Radioactive Object and Found It

Authorities in Prague investigated a reported radioactive item at Charles University but found no issues at the nuclear reactor, though elevated radiation levels were detected at another unidentified object nearby.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Vattenfall CEO Borg: New Nuclear Energy is on the Rise

Vattenfall's CEO Anna Borg believes that the importance of nuclear energy will increase in the coming years, advocating for new reactor concepts as a solution for stabilizing electricity prices.

Feb 15 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

America's actions have angered Russia: they call it a threat

Russia views the US's collaboration with Armenia on small modular reactor technology as a threat to regional nuclear safety.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

OPG signs deal with Port Hope, Ont., to build new large nuclear reactor

Ontario Power Generation has finalized an agreement to construct a large nuclear reactor in Port Hope, Ontario, which is expected to create significant local employment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A facility is now being built in Helsinki that could revolutionize heating in cities โ€“ this is what the test version of the nuclear reactor looks like

A new facility is being constructed in Helsinki to test a nuclear reactor designed for district heating, potentially transforming urban energy supplies.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

250 Days of Maintenance to Extend the Lifespan of a Nuclear Reactor Beyond 40 Years: Behind the Scenes of EDF's 'Great Overhaul'

EDF has initiated a major maintenance project, referred to as 'Great Overhaul', at the Paluel nuclear power station to extend the operational lifespan of the reactor beyond four decades.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
National & Local

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 6: Troubles Resolved, Adjustments for Restarting on February 9

Tokyo Electric Power Company has resolved the trouble that caused Unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant to stop shortly after restarting, and is making adjustments to potentially restart the reactor as early as February 9.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

First investigation inside the reactor pressure vessel at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 scheduled for FY2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company plans its first investigation inside the reactor pressure vessel at Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 to assess the condition of melted nuclear fuel and radiation levels in preparation for recovery operations.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant Trouble, Cause is Incorrect Alarm Settings; Judgement on Restart Timing Ahead

The trouble at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant was attributed to incorrect alarm settings, leading to the shutdown of reactor 6, with TEPCO planning to check all control rod settings before deciding on a restart schedule.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Nuclear Agreement in Washington / Fico May Also Be Looking for a Photo with Trump, but a New Nuclear Power Plant is in Our National Interest

This week, Robert Fico is set to sign an intergovernmental cooperation agreement in nuclear energy with Donald Trump at the White House, paving the way for a new nuclear reactor at the Jaslovskรฉ Bohunice power plant in the coming years.

Jan 15 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Research Reactor: New Milestone for Nuclear Fusion Planned in Garching

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Sรถder announced plans to construct three nuclear fusion facilities in Bavaria, aiming to establish the region as a global leader in this technology.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

NASA Announces US Nuclear Reactor on Moon by 2030

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, marking the beginning of a new era in space exploration with a long-term goal of reaching Mars.

Jan 14 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Goretti Storm: EDF Shuts Down Flamanville EPR Reactor

EDF has shut down the Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor due to Storm Goretti as part of precautionary measures against severe weather forecasts.

Jan 9 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Repair of the protective shell: How serious is the situation in Chernobyl?

The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that the protective shell around the Chernobyl reactor has lost its primary safety function after being hit by a Russian drone.

Dec 30 โ€ข 03:00 UTC

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