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Algerian research reactor restarts after upgrades
The Es-Salam research reactor at the Birine Nuclear Research Centre in Algeria on 20 February achieved first criticality and stable operation following an upgrade project carried out...
Small fire reported on site of reactor being built at Russia’s Mayak facility
A fire broke out on 14 February at the construction site of a new reactor under construction at Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom’s PA Mayak complex in Ozersk, local...
IAEA reviews Vietnam's plans for research reactor
As part of its preparations for a new research reactor, Vietnam hosted an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review for Research...
Fortum and VTT cooperate on research reactor decommissioning
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Fortum on 3 December signed a letter of intent on the decommissioning of the FIR 1 research reactor and the nuclear power plant...
France reconsiders Astrid fast reactor project
France’s Atomic & Alternative Energies Commission (CEA) has presented options on a new generation of fast-breeder nuclear reactors to the French government and says talks are underway.
PRISM selected for US Versatile Test Reactor programme
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and its PRISM technology have been selected by Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) to support the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Versatile Test Reactor...
Saudi Arabia launches research reactor project
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on 6 November launched a project to build the first nuclear research reactor in the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During...
Russia’s Brest reactor now scheduled for 2026
Russia’s Brest-OD-300 demonstration lead-cooled fast-neutron reactor unit under construction at the Siberian Chemical Combine (SCC) near the city of Seversk (near Tomsk) in Russia...
India restarts upgraded Apsara research reactor
Nine years after Apsara, India’s first and oldest research reactor was shut down, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) on 10 September launched the Apsara-upgraded (U).
Belgium allocates funds for Myrrha research facility
Belgium’s Council of Ministers on 7 September announced funding of €558 million ($646 million) for the Myrrha research infrastructure that is being developed at SCK•CEN’s premises in Mol.
Argentina’s RA-10 research reactor nears completion
The pool has been installed at Argentina’s RA-10 multipurpose research reactor under construction at the Ezeiza Atomic Centre in the province of Buenos Aires, the Energy...
Iran nuclear deal remains in place – for now
Iran announced on 23 August that the UK would contribute to upgrading its Arak research reactor after the USA withdrew from the nuclear deal. “Experts from Britain will replace their...
Belarus considers new research reactor
Belarus considering building a new research reactor with assistance from Russian state nuclear corporation, Belta news agency reported on 20 July.
South Africa signs nuclear medicine deal with Russia
Rusatom Healthcare (part of Rosatom) on 26 July signed a non-binding agreement with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation of (Necsa) to cooperate on non-power applications...
Australian technetium-99m production still suspended
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is importing technetium-99m (Tc-99m) generators from the USA to supply Australian hospitals, clinics and...
Halden Reactor to be closed
Norway’s Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) announced last week that it would permanently close the Halden reactor and begin its decommissioning.
IAEA recommends safety improvements for Congo research reactor
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Safety Assessment of Research Reactors (INSARR) team of experts said organisational and technical measures are needed to...
Canada permanently closes NRU research reactor
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) announced on 2 April that isotope production reactor the National Research Universal (NRU) at the Chalk River site had been permanently shut down....
IAEA mission assesses Uzbek research reactor
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Operational and Maintenance Assessment for Research Reactors (OMARR) mission has identified areas for improvement in the operation...
