Operations & Maintenance

Floating Russian nuclear plant fully commissioned; Indian Point unit shuts down

May 26, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

New tech key for Bruce Power MCR project

May 26, 2020

Vision positioning, automation, and robotics technology, as well as finding and training a highly specialized and skilled workforce, have been vital in keeping Bruce Power’s Major...

Barakah unit to start on schedule; new alloy debuts in the 'Code'

May 12, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

First ever 3D-printed component installed in reactor core

May 12, 2020

U.S.-based nuclear power group Westinghouse Electric Company installed a first-of-a-kind 3D-printed fuel component in a nuclear reactor in April as additive manufacturing technology...

Robots face nuclear challenge in European project

Apr 28, 2020

The project will focus on inspection and maintenance robotics and establish 13 Digital Innovation Hubs across a range of industries with the nuclear element seeking solutions for...

Global nuclear industry responds to COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know

Tennessee Valley Authority studies Browns Ferry licence extension

Feb 19, 2020

Increased efficiencies from five-year, $475-million Extended Power Uprate make business case for prolonging operation of plant.

GEH signs Poland SMR agreement; Orano wins EDF support contract

Oct 23, 2019

Our pick of the latest nuclear power news you need to know.

WNA report highlights strong performance of older nuclear plants

Sep 11, 2019

Consistently high capacity being achieved at plants celebrating 50 years of operation.

First all-digital nuclear reactor system installed in U.S.

Jul 18, 2019

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has licensed Purdue University Reactor Number One (PUR-1) as the first entirely digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system in the...

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