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Russian floating nuclear power station undergoes mooring tests
Jul 07, 2016 (Sputnik)
The first of its kind floating nuclear power station, Akademik Lomonosov, developed by Rosatom started mooring tests on Friday. The tests will be held at the Ba...
Russia's REMIX Innovative Nuclear Fuel Enters First Field Trials
Jul 07, 2016 (Sputnik)
The first field trials of a Russia-developed innovative REMIX (Regenerated Mixture) fuel has started at the country's Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), the f...
Reactor fuels Russia bid for post-Fukushima atomic lead
Jul 06, 2016 (AFP)
The new No. 6 reactor at Russia's Novovoronezh atomic power station is not just about generating power, but relaunching Russia's ambitions to become a major pla...
Germany may wait 100 years for nuclear waste storage site
Jul 05, 2016 (AFP)
Germany may not have a final storage facility for its nuclear waste up and running until the next century, an expert report released on Tuesday suggested. For t...
EDF nuclear project 'more difficult' after Brexit: Sapin
Jun 29, 2016 (AFP)
A controversial project by French energy giant EDF to build two nuclear reactors in Britain has become "more difficult" following the country's vote to leave th...
Expert says most nuclear fuel melted at Fukushima nuclear plant
Jun 28, 2016 (XNA)
Recent tests carried out by the Tokyo Electric Power Co.(TEPCO) found little or no nuclear fuel in its original location inside some reactors at the Fukushima p...
Mitsubishi joins EDF in bid to save reactor builder Areva
Jun 28, 2016 (AFP)
France may have found a long-awaited Asian partner to help rescue its nuclear industry as its energy giant EDF signed a partnership deal with Japan's Mitsubishi...
India blames China for stalled nuclear group entry
Jun 25, 2016 (AFP)
India has blamed regional rival China for blocking its entry to a nuclear trade group opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, after its members met in ...
India to send atomic experts to Namibia
Jun 24, 2016 (SPX)
Namibia's President Hage Geingob and the visiting Indian President Pranab Mukherjee agreed in principle Thursday that India should send technical atomic energy ...
Putin: Russia, China to Step Up Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Jun 24, 2016 (Sputnik)
Russia wants to expand nuclear cooperation with China, including by enhancing scientific and technical work in the nuclear industry, Russian President Vladimir ...
California nuclear power coming to an end
Jun 22, 2016 (UPI)
California utility Pacific Gas & Electric said it was closing down the Diablo Canyon plant, its last nuclear facility, to adapt to a changing energy landscape. ...
Launch of Arktika Ship Shows Russia's Ability to Churn Out Icebreakers
Jun 21, 2016 (Sputnik)
The successful launch of Russia's new Project 22220 nuclear-powered Arktika icebreaker suggests that the country is able to start the serial production of nucle...
Japan says ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line
Jun 20, 2016 (AFP)
Japanese regulators said Monday that two ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line for up to 20 more years -- the first such exception under tighter safety rules...
Southern Research launches 'Gen IV' nuclear power effort with key hire
Jun 19, 2016 (SPX)
Southern Research, which has engaged in energy-related work for decades, is expanding its focus in the field to incorporate the development of a new kind of nuc...
Proposed bilateral deal allows US to share nuclear reactors with Norway
Jun 17, 2016 (Sputnik)
A proposed nuclear agreement between the United States and Norway would allow Washington to share nuclear information and material with Norway for bilateral nuc...
France halts reactor in Areva parts scandal
Jun 16, 2016 (AFP)
A French nuclear power reactor has been shut down for additional testing, the nation's regulator said Thursday, as Greenpeace called for full disclosure of faci...
New material has potential to cut costs and make nuclear fuel recycling cleaner
Jun 16, 2016 (SPX)
Researchers are investigating a new material that might help in nuclear fuel recycling and waste reduction by capturing certain gases released during reprocessi...
Bulgaria ordered to pay Russia for dropped nuke plant
Jun 16, 2016 (AFP)
Bulgaria has been ordered to pay Russia 550 million euros ($620 million) for cancelling a nuclear power plant project, significantly less than Moscow had demand...
Dutch probe cross-border nuclear safety
Jun 15, 2016 (AFP)
The Dutch safety board announced on Wednesday it is launching an investigation into how the Netherlands works with its neighbours to prevent and handle any cros...
South Africa beefs up local nuclear resources to support energy needs
Jun 15, 2016 (XNA)
Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown on Thursday launched the Nuclear Operator Pipeline project at the Koeberg nuclear power station near Cape Town as par...
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