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Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors

The trade association for U.S. nuclear plant operators says it hopes to nearly double their output over the next three decades

The Independent UK

Nuclear industry steps up lobbying of MSPs in bid to see Scottish U-turn

THE UK nuclear industry has stepped up its lobbying of MSPs in a bid to get the Scottish Parliament to reverse its opposition to the building of new…

The National (Scotland)

Georgia cooperatives move to freeze nuclear costs at $8.1B

One of the owners of a nuclear power plant being expanded in Georgia says it’s shifting costs to Georgia Power Co. in exchange for giving up a sliver of its ownership

The Independent UK

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Top court: Fukushima N-accident 'could not have been prevented'

The government would not have been able to prevent the nuclear accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in 2011 because the Great East Japan Earthquake triggered a tsunami of a scale "beyond expectations," according to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the state is not liable for…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Climate change is shifting state views on nuclear power

In many of the states with the nation’s most aggressive climate goals, officials are investing millions of dollars to save the power source that was long the No. 1 target of many environmental activists: nuclear plants.

Tribune News Service

UK buys option to take 20% stake in Sizewell C nuclear power plant

£100m move could ease China’s state nuclear company out of project

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine restores internet link between occupied nuclear plant and IAEA, says Energoatom

Ukraine's state nuclear firm Energoatom said on Saturday it had helped restore an internet connection between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the servers of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is occupied by Russian forces.

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Russia delivers more efficient nuclear fuel for Kudankulam reactors

After the nearest refuelling, the power unit 1 will start operations in 18-month fuel cycle, said a statement from Rosatom State Corporation of Russia

The Hindu

The Nationals suddenly find themselves with a new leader and in opposition. So where to now?

Barnaby Joyce, old-style populist and controversy magnet, has gone from the Nationals leadership. In his place is Queenslander David Littleproud, a move that indicates a desire for at least the appearance of change in the party.

The Conversation

Prosecutors probe fraud claims at one of France's oldest nuclear plants

French prosecutors are investigating allegations that officials at a nuclear power station covered up incidents of malfunction at the ageing Tricastin plant in the country's south-east.

Radio France Internationale

If the opposition wants a mature discussion about nuclear energy, start with a carbon price. Without that, nuclear is wildly uncompetitive

The idea of nuclear power in Australia has been hotly debated for decades. Most of this discussion has been unproductive, focusing on symbolism and identity politics rather than the realities of energy policy. For that reason alone, we should welcome the commitment by opposition party leaders David Littleproud and Peter…

The Conversation

What this UK minister said about winter gas supplies, Wales' electricity grid and a new nuclear power station

Greg Hands was giving evidence at a House of Commons committee

Wales Online

‘Chasing unicorns’: NSW Liberal minister rejects federal opposition push for nuclear power

Matt Kean’s comments come after Peter Dutton indicated support for nuclear energy could be part of future Coalition policy

The Guardian - AU

Qld energy minister rejects nuclear power

Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says all options are on the table to deal with soaring electricity and surging prices, except nuclear power.

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Reuters

Chornobyl radiation detectors back online, levels normal - IAEA

Radiation detectors in the Exclusion Zone around Ukraine's defunct Chornobyl nuclear power plant are back online for the first time since Russia seized the area on Feb. 24, and radiation levels are normal, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Westinghouse, Bloom Energy Collaborate To Pursue Clean Hydrogen Production

Westinghouse Electric Company and Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) entered a Letter of Intent to pursue clean hydrogen generation in the commercial nuclear power sector. The companies collaborate to identify and implement clean hydrogen projects throughout the nuclear industry. The parties will jointly develop an optimized and large-scale high-temperature integrated electrolysis solution for the nuclear…

The New Daily

Peter Dutton hints at controversial shift towards nuclear power

New Opposition Leader Peter Dutton appears set to bring a debate about nuclear power back to the centre of Australian politics.

Reuters

IAEA chief working on mission to Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The U.N. nuclear watchdog is "developing the modalities" for an international mission of experts it hopes to send to the Russian-held nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, Europe's largest, its chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday.

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The Guardian - AU

The Coalition didn’t do much on nuclear energy while in office. Why are they talking about it now?

There is a long history of nuclear energy being used as a delaying tactic for acting on climate change in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton says he’s ‘not afraid’ of nuclear debate after advocate named shadow energy minister

Ideas shouldn’t be ruled out ‘simply because it’s unfashionable to talk about them’, Liberal leader says

Reuters

Ukraine power operator says Russian missile flew "critically low" over nuclear plant

Ukraine's state-run nuclear power operator Energoatom said a Russian cruise missile few "critically low" on Sunday morning over a major nuclear power plant.

Reuters

Russian-held nuclear plant faces critical shortage of spare parts, says Kyiv

Europe's largest nuclear power plant that lies in Russian-occupied Ukraine faces a critical shortage of spare parts, threatening the safety of its operations, Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Russian forces at Chernobyl killed 9, kidnapped 5 and ransacked power plant

Russian soldiers at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant at Pripyat also demolished almost every piece of firefighting equipment at the site and destroyed 698 invaluable computers

Reuters

Ukraine may turn off Russian-held nuclear plant if it loses control - Ifax

Ukraine would consider switching off its Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that lies in Russian-occupied territory if Kyiv loses control of operations at the site, Interfax news agency cited an aide to the prime minister as saying on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to ditch 'obsession' with nuclear power and focus on renewables

THE UK Government has been urged to end its “obsession” with nuclear power and focus on renewable energy.

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