nuclear reactors

13 of 26 Nuclear Reactors Operating in Gyeongbuk; KHNP HQ & Radioactive Waste Disposal Site Also Located There

Gyeongbuk Province is emerging as a nuclear energy hub with 13 operating reactors and plans for 4 more, including 2 new large-scale reactors in Yeongdeok. The province hosts KHNP headquarters and a radioactive waste disposal site, aiming to leverage stable power for industries like steel and data centers, while advocating for differentiated electricity rates.

South Korea Selects Candidate Sites for New Nuclear Reactors

South Korea's state-run KHNP has chosen Yeongdeok for two new large nuclear reactors (2.8GW) and Gijang for a small modular reactor (0.7GW), aiming for completion by 2038. This reverses a previous stance against new nuclear construction, driven by rising power demand from AI and clean energy goals.

Rolls-Royce SMR to Build Nuclear Reactors for Sweden

Rolls-Royce SMR has won a contract to build three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on Sweden's west coast, a deal hailed by the UK government as a major export win and a breakthrough for British nuclear technology. The project aims to power industries and households in southern Sweden.

Japan Eyes Replacing Up to 14 Nuclear Reactors by 2050s

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to replace up to 5 nuclear reactors by the 2040s and a maximum of 14 by the 2050s. This is the first specific numerical target set by the government since the Fukushima Daiichi accident, aiming to encourage investment and workforce development in the nuclear industry.

Russia Plans Nine Fast-Neutron Nuclear Reactors by 2042

Russia plans to build nine fast-neutron nuclear reactors by 2042 as part of its General Plan for Electric Power Facilities. Rosatom's First Deputy Director General, Alexander Lokshin, stated this at the IAEA FR-26 conference in Beijing, emphasizing the strategic importance of fast reactors for nuclear energy's long-term existence and spent fuel management.

India may shrink zones around nuclear reactors

China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time

China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...

Rolls-Royce secures £599m from UK national wealth fund for small modular reactors

Rolls-Royce has secured a £599m loan from the UK's national wealth fund to accelerate the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at the Wylfa site in Anglesey, a project expected to create 1,000 jobs and bolster domestic energy security.