The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Power

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.

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

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 · Jun 10, 2022

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 · Jun 10, 2022

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.

AAP · Jun 8, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

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…

Benzinga · Jun 6, 2022

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.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2022

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.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2022

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 · Jun 6, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022