Keywords: Nuclear Energy


South Africa reports minor radiation incident at Koeberg nuclear power station

South African authorities have confirmed that a minor radioactive contamination event occurred during scheduled maintenance at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, stressing that the incident posed no risk to the public and did not compromise the country's nuclear safety standards. The announcement......

Bugey Nuclear plant granted temporary environmental exemption during French heatwave

French authorities have approved a temporary environmental exemption for the Bugey Nuclear Power Plant, allowing the facility to operate under adjusted thermal discharge limits during the ongoing heatwave. The measure, which will remain in force until July 20, was adopted to help safeguard the stability......

Golfech nuclear reactor near Toulouse shut down due to rising river temperatures

A reactor at the Golfech nuclear power plant in southwestern France has been temporarily shut down due to the impact of extreme heat on the Garonne River, according to energy company EDF. The operator announced that reactor No. 2 at the facility, located around 90 kilometers from Toulouse, was taken......

France sets new electricity export record in first half of 2026

France has recorded its highest-ever electricity exports for the first six months of a year, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's leading suppliers of low-carbon power and highlighting the competitiveness of its electricity generation fleet. According to figures released by RTE, the country's......

Morocco elected unanimously to the African Commission on Nuclear Energy

Morocco has been unanimously elected as a commissioner to the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) for a three-year term, reaffirming the country's growing influence in promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology across the African continent. The election took place during the seventh......

United States allocates $17.5 billion to expand nuclear energy capacity under new energy security plan

The United States Department of Energy has announced a major funding package worth $17.5 billion aimed at accelerating the development of nuclear power across the country, in what officials describe as a strategic effort to strengthen national energy security and expand electricity generation capacity. The......

Sweden selects Rolls-Royce SMR for new generation nuclear energy project

Sweden has taken a significant step toward strengthening its future energy supply by selecting Rolls-Royce SMR as its preferred partner for the development of a new generation of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The decision, announced by Swedish energy company Vattenfall, marks a major milestone......

Poland to pick partner for second nuclear plant in 2027

Poland is preparing to select a strategic partner for its second nuclear power plant in 2027, with a final decision on the site expected the following year, according to government officials. The announcement was made by the deputy energy minister while presenting an updated national nuclear energy......

Japan plans to replace aging nuclear reactors to meet future energy demand

Japan is considering a major modernization of its nuclear energy sector, with plans to replace a significant number of aging reactors over the coming decades. The initiative reflects the country’s efforts to secure long-term electricity supplies, strengthen energy independence, and support economic......