Nuclear Engineering International

NRC extends reactor design certifications - Nuclear Engineering International US NRC has extended its nuclear reactor design certifications from 15 to 40 years, easing regulatory burden while maintaining safety and security standards.

✅ Big win for #NuclearEnergy: US reactor design certifications will now last 40 years, allowing more operational experience and less regulatory hassle 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/nrc-ext... #CleanEnergy #Innovation

Indonesia plans 7 GW NPP capacity - Nuclear Engineering International Indonesia has revealed a draft plan to build nuclear power plants totaling 7 GWe by 2040, with initial projects in South Sumatra and West Kalimantan.

Indonesia is eyeing up to 7 GW of nuclear power by 2040, starting with two 250 MW plants by 2032 in South Sumatra & West Kalimantan 🇮🇩⚛️ www.neimagazine.com/news/indones... #NuclearEnergy #Indonesia

Palisades operational status switch - Nuclear Engineering International The Palisades NPP in Michigan has become the first US plant to move from decommissioning to operations, backed by Holtec and DOE funding.

⚛️ Historic first: The Palisades NPP in Michigan has officially moved from decommissioning back to operations, with NRC approval paving the way for restart & 800 MWe of clean baseload power 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/change-... #Nuclear

IAEA-Iran talks continue in Vienna - Nuclear Engineering International Reza Najafi, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that in continuation of the…

🇮🇷 Iran & IAEA have held new talks in Vienna after June strikes on its nuclear sites. Progress made, but Tehran sets new conditions for cooperation as Europe threatens JCPOA “snapback” sanctions 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/iaea-ir... #Iran #Nuclear

Belgium pushes Tihange 1 extension - Nuclear Engineering International Belgium is exploring extending Tihange 1 reactor’s operation despite safety, grid, and cost challenges.

🇧🇪 Belgium plans to extend Doel 4 and Tihange 3 to 2035 and is considering a further 10-year extension for Tihange 1, but safety, cost, and grid challenges make it uncertain ⚛️ 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/belgium... #NuclearEnergy #Belgium #EnergyTransition

KHNP withdraws from Polish nuclear project - Nuclear Engineering International South Korea’s KHNP has withdrawn from a Polish nuclear project following settlement of a dispute with Westinghouse.

🇰🇷 South Korea’s KHNP has withdrawn from Poland’s 🇵🇱 nuclear project, marking its 4th exit from Europe since settling an IP dispute ⚖️ with Westinghouse in Jan. The move limits KHNP to markets outside the EU, North America, UK, Japan & Ukraine 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/khnp-wi... #NuclearEnergy

Poland advances plans for second NPP - Nuclear Engineering International PGE has completed initial studies supporting Bełchatów as the site for Poland’s second nuclear plant.

🇵🇱 Poland’s PGE says preliminary studies show the Bełchatów region could host the country’s second nuclear power plant ⚛️⚡ 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/poland-... #NuclearPower

NASA fast-tracks lunar reactor plan - Nuclear Engineering International NASA is expediting plans to deploy a 100kW nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to power future lunar bases and outposts.

🚀 Acting NASA chief Sean Duffy has ordered a fast-track plan to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

The fission system must deliver 100 kW to power lunar bases - seen as vital for a Moon presence & future Mars missions 🌕⚡

🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/nasa-fa...

#NASA #Space #NuclearPower

New study targets sustainable nuclear graphite - Nuclear Engineering International The University of Manchester has been awarded a major grant to lead a new programme that will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy.

🚨 The University of Manchester is leading an £8.2m ENLIGHT programme to transform nuclear graphite use in the UK. ♻️

Focus: sustainable graphite supply, recycling irradiated waste & advancing Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).

🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/uk-to-s...

#NuclearInnovation #NetZero

First Light achieves fusion breakthrough - Nuclear Engineering International First Light Fusion has achieved fusion using its unique projectile-based approach, marking a major step toward affordable, clean energy.

🚀 UK’s First Light Fusion has achieved fusion using its unique projectile technology, independently verified by @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social

A simpler, cheaper path to fusion power - with potential costs per MWh rivalling renewables. ⚡🌍

🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/first-l...

#FusionEnergy #CleanTech

SMR rollout for CEE - Nuclear Engineering International Slovenské Elektrárne and Synthos Green Energy are to explore deploying BWRX-300 small modular reactors across Central and Eastern Europe.

🇸🇰🤝🇵🇱 Slovenské Elektrárne & Synthos Green Energy are to explore deploying GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 SMRs in Central & Eastern Europe - eyeing projects in Slovakia, Czechia & beyond to boost energy security with zero-emission power ⚛️🌍 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/smr-rol... #Nuclear #SMR #EnergyTransition

China launches new tokamak - Nuclear Engineering International China is assembling its BEST fusion reactor, aiming for five-fold energy gain and paving the way for commercial nuclear fusion by 2027.

China begins final assembly of its BEST fusion reactor in Hefei - a compact, high-field tokamak aiming for 5x energy gain and completion by 2027 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/final-a... #FusionEnergy

Škoda backs Rolls-Royce SMR expansion - Nuclear Engineering International UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR and Czech Republic's Škoda JS have partnered to advance clean energy through global small modular reactor deployment.

🇬🇧🤝🇨🇿 @rolls-royce-smr.bsky.social signs MoU with Škoda JS to build components for a global fleet of small modular reactors 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/rolls-r... #NuclearEnergy #SMR

India approves 10 new reactors - Nuclear Engineering International India has approved 10 new nuclear reactors, targeting 22.5 GWe capacity by 2032 and 100 GWe by 2047, with support for PHWRs, fast breeders, and SMRs.

🇮🇳 ⚛️ India has approved 10 new nuclear reactors (7,000 MWe) and has 8 under construction (6,600 MWe), aiming for 22,480 MWe by 2032. Plans include Bharat Small Reactors, Fast Breeder tech & a 100 GWe target of 2047 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/india-a... #NuclearEnergy

Fusion funding hits record high - Nuclear Engineering International Fusion firms raised $2.64B in 2025 - up 178% from 2024 - marking the sector’s strongest year since 2022, says FIA’s Global Fusion Industry Report.

🚀 Fusion funding surges!

The Fusion Industry Association reports a record $2.64B raised in the past year - up 178% from 2024 - with total investment hitting $9.77B across 53 companies ⚛️💡📈 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/fusion-... #FusionEnergy

🚨 Fukushima Evacuated After Tsunami Warning | Nuclear Engineering International 🚨 Fukushima Evacuated After Tsunami Warning The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeast Japan was evacuated early Wednesday after a powerful offshore earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamcha...

🚨 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant evacuated after tsunami warning 🌊🇯🇵: A powerful quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered alerts across the Pacific. TEPCO reports no damage or radiation issues - evacuation was precautionary 🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NuclearEnergy #Fukushima

Bohunice V1 decommissioning complete - Nuclear Engineering International Slovakia has successfully removed the two VVER-440 pressurised water reactors at Bohunice V1, bringing a major nuclear decommissioning project to an end.

✅ Two VVER-440 reactors at Bohunice V1 in Slovakia have been safely dismantled in a €100m+ project that was completed on time & on budget 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/bohunic... #Nuclear #Decommissioning

EWA signed for Czech Republic's first SMR - Nuclear Engineering International ČEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR have signed an Early Works Agreement to prepare for the Czech Republic’s first small modular reactor at Temelín.

🇨🇿⚛️ Cruising toward next-gen nuclear: ČEZ and @rolls-royce-smr.bsky.social have signed an Early Works Agreement to kickstart preparations for the Czech Republic’s first small modular reactor, planned for Temelín by the mid-2030s 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/ewa-sig... #NuclearEnergy #SMR

UK confirms FID in Sizewell C - Nuclear Engineering International The UK government has signed off a £38bn investment in Sizewell C, marking a major step in Britain’s clean energy future.

🇬🇧 UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has approved the £38bn FID for Sizewell C, a 3.2 GW ⚛️ nuclear plant set to operate for 60+ years, backed by gov & private investors 💼, aiming to boost clean energy 🌱 and jobs 👷‍♂️ by the 2030s 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/uk-conf... #NuclearEnergy #SizewellC

INL and Microsoft to streamline nuclear licensing - Nuclear Engineering International INL and Microsoft are using Azure AI to streamline nuclear licensing, reducing costs and speeding up advanced reactor deployment.

⚛️ INL and @microsoft.com are partnering to use Azure AI 🤖 to streamline nuclear licensing 📄, cutting costs 💰 and accelerating deployment 🚀 of advanced reactors 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/inl-and... #NuclearEnergy #AI

US expedites NRC reform - Nuclear Engineering International A US Government official has been assigned to the NRC to implement President Trump’s agenda to reform and streamline the commission’s operations.

🇺🇸 A Department of Government Efficiency staffer has been assigned to the NRC to implement Trump-era exec orders on nuclear reform. Critics cite concerns about NRC independence. The agency says reforms are accelerating licensing ⚛️📄 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/us-expe... #NuclearEnergy #EnergyPolicy

EDF takes Sizewell C stake  - Nuclear Engineering International EDF has cut its stake in Sizewell C to 12.5% as the UK seeks more private investors.

🚨 Big news for UK nuclear! 🇬🇧⚛️

EDF has confirmed a 12.5% stake in the Sizewell C NPP, the first major shareholder after the UK govt pledged £14.2bn ($19.3bn) backing 💷 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/edf-tak... #NuclearEnergy

US lifts sanctions on Paks II - Nuclear Engineering International The US has lifted sanctions impacting Hungary’s Paks II nuclear plant expansion, enabling construction to proceed.

🇺🇸🇭🇺 US sanctions impacting Hungary’s Paks II nuclear project have been removed by the current administration, allowing construction to move forward ⚛️🇭🇺 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/us-lift...

Kori 1 dismantling approved - Nuclear Engineering International South Korea has approved the dismantling of Kori 1, its first nuclear plant, marking a major milestone in the nation’s nuclear industry.

🇰🇷⚛️ South Korea’s Nuclear Safety & Security Commission has approved a 12-year plan to decommission the Kori 1 reactor in Busan, aiming for full site restoration by 2037 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/kori-1-...

NRC fast-tracks review of TerraPower’s Natrium reactor permit - Modern Power Systems The U.S. NRC is fast-tracking its review of TerraPower’s Natrium reactor permit for Kemmerer, Wyoming, aiming for 2025 completion.

⚛️⚡️ The NRC is fast-tracking TerraPower’s Natrium reactor permit in Wyoming, aiming for approval by end 2025 - six months early! 🔗 www.modernpowersystems.com/news/nrc-fas... #NuclearEnergy

Palantir, TNC to develop AI for nuclear builds - Nuclear Engineering International Palantir and The Nuclear Company are to co-develop an AI-driven system to streamline nuclear reactor builds.

Alantir & TNC to launch NOS, an AI platform to make U.S. nuclear reactor builds faster, safer & cheaper. Powered by Palantir Foundry. $100M deal. National security meets AI ⚛️🇺🇸 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/palanti... #AI #NuclearEnergy

Grid connection for Rooppur 1 - Nuclear Engineering International Step-up and local transformers at Rooppur 1 are now operational, enabling integration with Bangladesh’s national grid.

🔌 Step-up & local transformers for Unit 1 at Rooppur NPP are now live! ⚡️ 24 kV turbo power is boosted to 400 kV for the grid, with each transformer handling up to 1,599 MWe. A big leap for Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant! 🇧🇩 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/grid-co... #NuclearEnergy

Grossi banned from Iran - Nuclear Engineering International Following recent U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Iran’s parliament has suspended cooperation with the IAEA.

🇮🇷 Iran bans IAEA chief Grossi after suspending cooperation amid US & Israeli attacks on nuclear sites. Tehran insists on continuing peaceful enrichment; Grossi urges renewed inspections and diplomacy. Tensions rise over nuclear oversight 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/grossi-... #Iran #NuclearEnergy

Iran moves to cut ties with IAEA - Nuclear Engineering International In the wake of US strikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan) following more than a…

🇮🇷🛑 Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Iran’s Parliament has voted to suspend IAEA cooperation, barring inspections & camera access. Tehran accuses IAEA chief of enabling the attacks. Nuclear tensions reach new heights 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/iran-mo... #Iran #IAEA #Nuclear

ABS approves floating SMR - Nuclear Engineering International The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has approved in principle the concept of a floating small modular reactor (SMR)-powered vessel…

🚢⚛️ ABS has granted Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai’s floating SMR-powered vessel - a milestone for offshore nuclear power. Designed to support ports, grids & data centres, it’s part of the push for clean, maritime energy 🌊🔋 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/abs-app... #NuclearEnergy #SMR #Shipping