Keywords: Nuclear Energy


China plans world’s first accelerator driven nuclear reactor by 2027

China is preparing to launch the world’s first megawatt scale accelerator driven nuclear reactor, a technology that researchers say could dramatically increase uranium efficiency while sharply reducing the lifespan of radioactive waste. The project, known as the China initiative accelerator driven......

France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact

France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its......

World’s largest nuclear power plant moves closer to restart

Japan has taken a significant step toward restarting the world’s largest nuclear power plant, as the regional assembly of Niigata approved a budget and resolution supporting the resumption of operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility. The plant has remained offline since the Fukushima nuclear......

Egypt installs first nuclear reactor vessel at Dabaa power plant

Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......

Spain considers extending life of key nuclear power plant

Spanish authorities are reviewing a request to prolong the operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant, originally scheduled to shut down in 2028. The proposal, submitted by energy firms Endesa, Iberdrola, and Naturgy, reflects renewed concerns over energy stability following a massive power outage......

NAAREA and UM6P join forces to advance nuclear education and innovation

French nuclear technology firm NAAREA and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) have formalized a strategic partnership to develop advanced educational programs in fast neutron and molten salt reactor technologies. The agreement was signed Tuesday in Nanterre, France. Founded in......

Morocco emphasizes IAEA’s pivotal role in advancing Africa's nuclear development

At the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gathering on Wednesday in Vienna, Moroccan Ambassador Azzeddine Farhane highlighted Morocco's sustained efforts to promote the safe use of nuclear energy across Africa, particularly in critical sectors such as water resource management, environmental......

Russia begins construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant

Kazakhstan has officially launched preparatory work for its first nuclear power plant, with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom overseeing the initial phase. The Central Asian nation, the world's leading uranium producer, aims to tackle chronic power shortages despite its energy-rich status. According......

Pedro Sánchez addresses the electrical blackout without clarifying its causes

Pedro Sánchez remains enveloped in uncertainty regarding the reasons behind the electrical blackout that struck Spain on April 28. This morning, the Prime Minister attended the Congress of Deputies to provide updates on the situation, delivering a speech devoid of concrete details, lacking conclusive......