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Dec 23, 2024 · News, features and analysis covering the global nuclear energy sector, supported by World Nuclear Association
New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
3 days ago · What are the main priorities, the key events and the likely big developments in new nuclear capacity in 2025? Here's an edited transcript of World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León's World Nuclear News podcast interview.
Uranium & Fuel - World Nuclear News
Dec 20, 2024 · Russia's Rosatom is testing VVER nuclear fuel containing the neutron absorber erbium and uranium enriched to about 5%. It says such fuel could significantly increase the economic efficiency of nuclear power plants.
Energy & Environment - World Nuclear News
Nov 13, 2024 · Global nuclear generating capacity is expected to increase from 416 GWe in 2023 to 647 GWe in 2050 in a scenario based on existing energy policies, according to the latest World Energy Outlook from the International Energy Agency.
Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Dec 17, 2024 · The world is paying a price for letting "lingering concerns about safety and ideological opposition" deter governments from constructing new nuclear power plants, according to the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Podcasts & Features - World Nuclear News
Dec 23, 2024 · As the world transitions to a low-carbon future, nuclear energy is gaining renewed recognition as an essential part of the energy mix. The urgency to decarbonise global economies, meet net-zero targets, and ensure energy security has placed nuclear power at the forefront of energy policy discussions.
Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Jan 3, 2025 · IAEA commends Ghana on nuclear power programme progress The International Atomic Energy Agency says Ghana is committed to the "continuous improvement of nuclear and radiation safety" and urges the government to ensure the independence of the country's Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
Corporate - World Nuclear News
Jan 3, 2025 · What are the main priorities, the key events and the likely big developments in new nuclear capacity in 2025? Here's an edited transcript of World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León's World Nuclear News podcast interview.
International banks express support for nuclear expansion
Sep 23, 2024 · They further expressed support for long-term objectives of growing nuclear power generation and expanding the broader nuclear industry to accelerate the generation of clean electrons to support the energy transition.
Fusion - World Nuclear News
Dec 16, 2024 · Two British public sector entities - the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Hartree Centre - have teamed up with US-headquartered technology firm IBM to design future experimental fusion power plants.