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UK launches consultation on National Policy Statement and siting proposals for fusion facilities
The UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)says it is seeking views on its proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement. The consultation closes on 3 July. “The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new fusion energy National Policy Statement.”
Situation remains precarious at ZNPP as IAEA monitors staffing levels
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said nuclear safety and security remain precarious at the Zaporizhia NPP (ZNPP) in face of the ongoing military conflict. Over the past week, the IAEA team of experts stationed at the ZNPP have heard military activities on most days, including artillery and rocket fire some distance away, as well as small arms fire both near to and further away from the site.
Clean Core strengthens collaboration with CNL to advance ANEEL fuel technology
Chicago-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) has extended its collaboration with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) on its ANEEL fuel technology. CNL has approved a Clean Core submitted proposal, “Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life (ANEEL) CNSC Licensing Verification and Validation,” as a proposed project managed under the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative (CNRI) Programme. CNL will work with Clean Core to further establish scope and timeline.
US Centrus first quarter results indicate concern over Russian uranium ban
US nuclear fuel company Centrus Energy is concerned over potential risks to its supply resulting from new legislation banning the import of Russian uranium. Centrus supplies of nuclear fuel components and services for the nuclear power industry. Centrus is also developing the next generation of centrifuge technologies with the aim of restoring US domestic uranium enrichment capability. However, primarily it acts as a broker of enriched uranium, sourcing foreign SWU (separative work units) and supplying SWU and uranium to US and international customers.
AltC Acquisition shareholders approve merger with Oklo
US-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) AltC Acquisition Corp stockholders have voted to approve the business combination between AltC and fission technology company Oklo. Almost 100% of the votes cast at the meeting, representing approximately 72.7% of AltC’s outstanding shares, voted to approve the transaction. AltC stockholders also voted to elect seven directors to the post-closing board of directors, comprised of proven industry leaders with deep operational, technical, and financial expertise, as well as strong networks across important end-markets to Oklo.
High-level talks between IAEA and Iran considered positive
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi spent two days in Iran for talks with high level officials including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iranian Top Nuclear Negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and the head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami. His visit was at Eslami’s invitation, in order to also participate in the 1st International Conference on Nuclear Science & Technology (ICNST) as well as the 30th National Nuclear Conference in Isfahan (see related story).
UK seeks industry partners to build prototype fusion plant
The UK government has launched a major competition to find engineering and construction partners to design and build the country’s prototype fusion energy plant, known as STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production).
NANO becomes first nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in USA
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc, a US developer of advanced microreactors, has gone public on the Nasdaq Capital Market through a $10.25 million initial public offering.