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Terrestrial Energy to unveil US SMR site, supplier plans in 2017

Feb 22, 2017

The molten salt reactor developer has shortlisted four existing nuclear sites for its first U.S. power plant, Simon Irish, CEO, said. The company plans to provide the Nuclear...

Russia completes world's first Gen III+ reactor; China to start up five reactors in 2017

Feb 8, 2017

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

California's $4 billion SONGS project set to test decom efficiency gains

Feb 8, 2017

The EnergySolutions-AECOM contractor partnership can use time-saving learnings from earlier projects like Zion in Illinois to help boost confidence in cost forecasts and new build...

BP raises 2035 nuclear forecast; China to surpass US capacity by 2026

Feb 7, 2017

Nuclear power news you need to know.

NuScale files US’ first SMR license application as suppliers await tender

Jan 10, 2017

NuScale's Design Certification Application (DCA) marks a major step for the SMR industry and the Oregon-based developer has identified around six more potential plants in Western...

3D printers could slash SMR lead times from years to months

Nov 29, 2016

Investment in additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology would cut lead times for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and offer a competitive advantage for low-volume components and...

South Africa delays nuclear build; US Justice Department blocks waste merger

Nov 28, 2016

Nuclear power news you need to know.

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