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Oct 11, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association.
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Nov 7, 2024 · Nuclear propulsion system proposed for European space missions. A consortium led by Belgian engineering firm Tractebel has completed the European Space Agency-commissioned RocketRoll project on nuclear electric propulsion for space exploration.
Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Oct 21, 2024 · Global nuclear generating capacity is expected to increase from 416 GWe in 2023 to 647 GWe in 2050 in a scenario based on existing energy policies, according to the latest World Energy Outlook from the International Energy Agency.
Leaders commit to 'unlock potential' of nuclear ... - World Nuclear …
Leaders and representatives from 32 countries at the Nuclear Energy Summit backed measures in areas such as financing, technological innovation, regulatory cooperation and workforce training to enable the expansion of nuclear capacity to tackle climate change and boost energy security.
Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA
Sep 18, 2024 · Global nuclear power generation is forecast to grow by almost 3% annually on average through to 2026, reaching a new record high by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. More than half of new reactors expected to become operational during the outlook period are in China and India.
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Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Oct 30, 2024 · Urenco and ČEZ sign supply agreement into 2030s. The Czech Republic's nuclear power plant operator ČEZ has signed a new contract with Urenco for the supply of enriched uranium which will be used in nuclear fuel for the Dukovany and Temelin nuclear power plants. Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Westinghouse accident tolerant fuel in US ... - World Nuclear News
Jul 10, 2024 · In a first for the USA, the country's nuclear regulator has approved an increase in the burnup limit for Westinghouse's Encore accident tolerant fuel design, paving the way for longer and more economic fuel cycles.
Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Nov 6, 2024 · A new algorithm has reduced the time needed to inspect 3D-printed parts for nuclear applications by 85% and could lead the way to faster, safer inspections of irradiated materials and nuclear fuel, speeding up the development and deployment of …
International banks express support for nuclear expansion
Sep 23, 2024 · A group of 14 global financial institutions have expressed their support for the call to action to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050.