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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nuclear Power: Germany Has a Nuclear Option Again

Germany is considering a return to nuclear energy, particularly small modular reactors, as a potential solution to high energy prices and climate goals.

Mar 20 • 20:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Swedish energy company aims to build six modular reactors near Gävle

A Swedish energy firm plans to apply for permission to construct six small modular reactors close to Gävle, with a total capacity of approximately 300 MW.

Mar 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US-Japan agree on three projects including second round investment in SMR worth 109 trillion won

The US and Japan have agreed to invest 73 billion USD in three projects, including the construction of next-generation small modular reactors (SMR).

Mar 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Nuclear agreement worth $40 billion announced by the USA and Japan

The USA and Japan have announced a joint $40 billion plan for building small modular reactors in Tennessee and Alabama following a meeting between their leaders.

Mar 19 • 21:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S.-Japan to Announce Construction of Small Modular Reactors and Thermal Power Plants at Today's Summit

The U.S. and Japan are set to announce a $73 billion energy investment, focusing on the construction of small modular reactors and gas-fired power plants during their summit today.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Key to Lithuania's Energy Independence?

Experts suggest that small modular reactors (SMRs) could be crucial for Lithuania's energy independence.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Greece must seriously consider small modular nuclear reactors

Prime Minister Mitsotakis states that Greece should seriously consider the role of small modular nuclear reactors in its energy mix amidst ongoing regional conflicts.

Mar 15 • 08:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hitachi and GE Vernova Consider Introducing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Southeast Asia

Hitachi is exploring the introduction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Southeast Asia in collaboration with GE Vernova.

Mar 14 • 05:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nuclear energy: "It is highly unlikely that a reactor will be operational within five years"

The EU aims to deploy Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by the early 2030s, but experts warn of high costs and technological challenges that may delay their implementation.

Mar 12 • 10:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Z. Vaičiūnas, visiting Paris: Lithuania will assess the potential of nuclear energy

Lithuania is evaluating the potential of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, in light of climate change and energy security needs, according to Minister Z. Vaičiūnas.

Mar 10 • 17:44 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

EU admits nuclear blunder

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has acknowledged that the EU's move away from nuclear energy was a mistake, emphasizing the need to revitalize the industry amid rising energy costs.

Mar 10 • 15:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Von der Leyen: Turning away from nuclear energy was a strategic mistake

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's decision to reduce nuclear energy's share in electricity production was a strategic mistake and announced plans to promote small modular reactors.

Mar 10 • 13:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Von der Leyen presents plans for the introduction of small modular nuclear reactors

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled plans to expand nuclear energy production in the EU with the implementation of small modular reactors.

Mar 10 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels announces a new plan to promote small nuclear reactors amidst applause from Macron: 'The world has changed'

The European Commission has outlined a strategy to advance small modular nuclear reactors, seeking to engage private investment and enhance Europe's nuclear capabilities by the 2030s.

Mar 10 • 11:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nuclear: Calogena and Jimmy Energy receive new funding for their small reactors

French companies Calogena and Jimmy Energy have secured new funds amounting to €100 million and €80 million respectively for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), partly financed by the France 2030 plan.

Mar 10 • 10:25 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Studsvik invests in new nuclear power - acquires development company

Studsvik has acquired Kärnfull Next to expand its operations into the development of new reactor projects.

Mar 9 • 07:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan City Takes the Lead in the Small Modular Reactor Market... Domestic First Support Center Begins Construction

Busan City has initiated the construction of Korea's first Small Modular Reactor support center to tap into the emerging niche market.

Mar 8 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 01:35 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 18:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poland focuses on small reactors. Agreement signed in the USA

Poland's Ministry of Energy has signed an agreement to develop a generic design for SMR reactors, which are projected to be key in Poland's nuclear energy strategy.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Uncertain costs, greater dependence, and more bureaucracy: Here are five highlights from the new nuclear power analysis

A new analysis commissioned by the Danish government explores the potential benefits and challenges of nuclear power in Denmark, particularly focusing on small modular reactors (SMR) as a part of the future energy landscape.

Feb 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘SMR Special Law’ Passed in National Assembly… Environmental Groups Criticize ‘Unverified Technology and Favoritism’

The South Korean National Assembly passed a special law supporting the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), prompting environmental groups to criticize it as an irresponsible decision risking the nation's resources with unverified technology.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Modular reactors are planned to be built next to the Ringhals nuclear power plant in Sweden

The Swedish government proposed last autumn to expand nuclear power production, and Vattenfall plans to construct several small modular reactors near the Ringhals nuclear power plant with a total capacity of 1500 megawatts.

Feb 6 • 07:45 UTC

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