The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is making final preparations to restart its Monju fast breeder reactor, which has been closed since a 1995 sodium-leak.

Although shut down for 15 years, the Monju FBR is likely to begin startup testing in the next few months.

Study, design, fabrication, delivery, factory testing and on site installation of a partial or complete load block for the polar crane at the Doel 4 nuclear power plant.

The 2008 Mattson report from the US DOE found that the process of completely identifying standards to be used in US nuclear new-build had to await the start of construction. To avoid construction delays, the timely resolution of standards issues will be critical. Today’s tools can help. By Jim August and Joe Hunter.

We have seen a positive shift towards nuclear over the last ten years. With 50 plants under construction, the future looks bright – but it is too early to say the ‘renaissance’ is a reality. By Steve Kidd

Even though we are looking to have repositories in operation by 2020, there is still a need for R&D. By Simon Webster