EPZ, operator of the Borssele nuclear power plant, has called for an extension to its operation beyond 2033 and/or the construction of two new large reactors at the site in order to help the...
Finland’s Greens soften stance on nuclear energy
The Greens are not categorically against building small nuclear reactors as a means of combatting climate change, Green Party Chair and Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo said on Saturday’s morning...
Rolls-Royce plans 16 mini-nuclear plants for UK
A consortium led by Rolls-Royce has announced plans to build up to 16 mini-nuclear plants in the UK. It says the project will create 6,000 new jobs in the Midlands and the North of England over the...
STUK to launch reform of nuclear safety regulations and guidelines
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) will begin reforming the nuclear safety regulations and guidelines issued under the Nuclear Energy Act (990/1987). The goal is to emphasize the...
Sweden / Municipality Approves Repository Plans, Paving Way For Gov’t Go-Ahead
The municipality of Östhammar in southeast Sweden has approved plans to build a deep geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel, meaning all the documentation is in place for a final decision from...
ROMATOM, US Nuclear Energy Institute sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Romanian Atomic Forum (ROMATOM) and the US Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on nuclear energy civil applications, the Romanian organization...
Bulgaria / Prime Minister Reveals Plans For New Reactor At Kozloduy
Bulgaria intends to revive plans for the construction of a new reactor unit at the existing Kozloduy nuclear power station, which could use US technology, the Balkan country’s prime minister Boiko...
Poland / Cabinet Gives Green Light To Country’s Nuclear New-Build Programme
The Polish cabinet has given its final approval to the latest update of the country’s nuclear energy programme after the completion of public consultations, a statement by Poland’s climate ministry...