All articles by Tracey Honney
Tracey Honney
Green light for IFMIF-DONES build
The facility’s primary function will be to test and qualify materials that can withstand the extreme conditions inside a fusion power plant.
X-energy raises $700m to expand SMR fleet
The capital will primarily be used to expand X-energy’s supply chain and commercial pipeline for its advanced SMRs and TRISO-X fuel.
Excel, Lesedi sign global nuclear services MOU
The collaboration will target several key areas within the nuclear sector including new-build projects across Africa, the Middle East, and the US.
Ontario approves Pickering refurb
The CAD26.8 billion project will leverage experience from Darlington’s refurbishment.
Kazakhstan expands nuclear fuel production
The increase aligns with rising global demand and Kazakhstan’s plans to build its first nuclear power plant by the mid-2030s.
Czech deal boosts Rolls-Royce SMR plans
The MOU builds on existing contracts as the Czech Republic plans up to 3 GWe of Rolls-Royce SMR capacity.
Framatome produces first fuel for Barakah
The assemblies will undergo a full in-reactor qualification programme before commercial use.
Rwanda, Senegal join global nuclear pledge
The two African states joined 31 others in backing a major global nuclear expansion by 2050, despite currently having no nuclear power generation.