Construction of the first power unit at Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant is complete, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. Cold hydrostatic testing has begun, with launch operations expected in a few weeks. The plant will feature four 1,200 MW VVER reactors.
El Gobierno español planea cerrar la central nuclear de Almaraz en 2027 y todas las demás para 2035, a pesar de la oposición y los objetivos de independencia energética. Se sugiere posponer el cierre para alinearse con la política europea y la lucha contra el cambio climático.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant lost its only external power line on Saturday for the 20th time during the conflict. Internal power issues caused the disconnection, triggering emergency diesel generators to maintain critical safety functions.
Two employees have been killed and six injured at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) since the beginning of the year, according to plant spokesperson Yevgenia Yashina. She stated that Ukrainian forces continue to target the ZNPP's transport department and personnel buses, impacting both plant staff and residents of Energodar.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported that its transport department was hit by at least 14 Ukrainian drone strikes on the night of June 18. A garage caught fire, and buildings were damaged, but no injuries were reported. The ZNPP plans to inform the IAEA about the incident.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions on Russia. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the support package, which includes a major energy deal to power Ukraine for the next two years through UK nuclear fuel supply, also supporting British jobs.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine's nuclear power plants for two years, worth 210 million pounds ($280 million). The deal, supported by UK Export Finance, involves Urenco supplying Energoatom and extends a previous contract.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's 5th unit, a joint India-Russia project, has installed its reactor pressure vessel, a crucial step towards operationality by year-end, contributing to India's clean energy goals and a total site capacity of 6,000 MW.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply via the Ferroalloy-1 line, switching its systems to a regular operating mode. Backup diesel generators were shut down after the power restoration.
Ukraine's armed forces have again attacked the transport workshop of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, damaging three cars, two of which were destroyed by fire, along with refueling pumps and glazing, according to the station.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, under Russian occupation, has been without external power for over two days. The plant is currently relying on emergency diesel generators to cool its reactors, a situation the IAEA has deemed highly vulnerable.
A strike on Wednesday evening cut power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, forcing it onto backup generators. The IAEA reported no radiation leak but warned of constant dangers. Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar, injuring three.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has experienced a complete power loss, with backup diesel generators activated. The plant's spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that IAEA inspectors on-site have been informed, though the cause remains unclear.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost its external power supply and is now fully reliant on diesel generators. The plant has a sufficient fuel reserve for these generators, according to the director of communications.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey is in its final stages for the first reactor's startup. The plant, with four 1200 MW reactors, will meet 10% of Turkey's electricity demand. Over 300 Turkish engineers, trained in Russia, are working on the project.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
Ehime Prefecture announced the cause of an inspection trouble at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in April, attributing it to worker assumption. The issue led to unintended data transfer stoppages in units 2 and 3, in addition to the planned stop for unit 1. Shikoku Electric Power has implemented revised procedures and security measures to prevent recurrence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev will virtually launch the construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant during a meeting at SPIEF. The project includes high-capacity and small-capacity reactors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev will launch the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh region via video link during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This integrated NPP project will feature both small and large capacity reactors.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia's nuclear doctrine permits the use of nuclear weapons if the country's territorial integrity is threatened by aggressors. He also discussed normalizing US relations and criticized the IAEA's stance on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that military strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are "absolutely unacceptable." He noted that while nuclear power plants offer significant energy advantages, they are vulnerable to attacks. This statement follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's machine room.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant's fourth unit received its four steam generators, produced by Rosatom's Atommash facility. The equipment, weighing over 7,000 tons for all four units, underwent a two-year production and quality control process, ensuring at least 60 years of reliable operation.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) temporarily lost external power for about 20 minutes on the night of June 3. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a drone strike on the "Nikopolskaya" substation, located opposite the ZNPP, caused the outage, marking the 17th such incident since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine.
