Small Modular Reactors

Holtec, Ukraine plan to build SMRs in 2020s; Canada to publish SMR roadmap in the fall

Mar 7, 2018

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US urged to fast track step-by-step reactor licensing to control costs

Feb 21, 2018

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission should accelerate implementation of an incremental licensing process for non-light water reactors to reduce development risks and curb an exodus...

US extends tax credit for nuclear new build; GE Hitachi joins Holtec SMR project

Feb 21, 2018

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Mini reactor builders eye fleet savings to supply Canada's icy north

Feb 7, 2018

Very small modular reactor (VSMR) developers must maximize economies of series and centralize plant construction and operations to make nuclear power competitive in northern Canada,...

Canada VSMR developers urged to pitch heat advantage in local talks

Feb 7, 2018

Very small modular reactor (VSMR) developers must demonstrate power and heat advantages and plan economic partnerships with local groups to penetrate Northern Canada's remote...

Nuclear cost study captures global learnings as UK targets 30% cuts

Dec 13, 2017

A new study of global nuclear plant costs is seeking to maximize learnings from Asian and Russian construction efficiencies using an evidence-based approach which drove cost reductions...

South Korea set to enter UK new build market; UK to provide 56mn pounds to advanced reactors

Dec 13, 2017

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Siemens eyes hundreds of 3D printed parts after world’s first reactor install

Nov 29, 2017

Following pioneering work at a Slovenian reactor, Siemens plans to expand its Additive Manufacturing (AM) facilities as progress on gas-fired turbines expands the temperature limits of...

NRC issues rules towards faster decommissioning; UK MPs slam Hinkley Point negotiations

Nov 29, 2017

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France postpones reactor closures; Jordan signs SMR accord with Rolls-Royce

Nov 15, 2017

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