Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announces 2026 supply of advanced nuclear fuel to China for VVER-1200 and fast neutron reactors, discusses Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant safety, and outlines Russia-China cooperation in nuclear energy, quantum tech, and Arctic shipping via the Northern Sea Route.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced in Beijing that the company will continue localizing nuclear fuel fabrication technologies in China to meet the country's increasing reactor demand. Rosatom is also supplying equipment and software for China's CFR-600 fast sodium-cooled reactor.
US President Trump approved a civil nuclear deal allowing Saudi Arabia to build reactors with American technology and potentially enrich uranium, sparking concerns of a Middle East nuclear arms race. The accord, a contrast to the UAE deal, aims to strengthen US-Saudi ties and counter Russian/Chinese influence, but critics warn of proliferation risks and foreign policy incoherence given US actions against Iran.
Lower Saxony approved French Framatome's plan to manufacture Russian-designed nuclear fuel rods in Lingen, Germany, despite federal concerns over Russian involvement. The approval comes with strict conditions, including barring Rosatom/TVEL employees from the plant.
Slovakia's Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant began fuel loading at its final unit, set to launch commercially this summer, but will use Russian nuclear fuel from Rosatom's subsidiary TVEL. This highlights the EU's deep reliance on Russia for various stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, despite the European Commission's goal to end this dependence by the early 2030s.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced plans to deliver nuclear fuel to Egypt's El Dabaa NPP in the first half of 2027 and connect it to the grid in 2028. The installation of the reactor pressure vessel for the second unit has begun, with workforce expected to reach 30,000 soon.
Keir Starmer's £298bn defence investment plan faces criticism for a £4.7bn funding gap, leaving the next prime minister, Andy Burnham, to find the extra funds. The plan prioritizes drones, fighter jets, and nuclear weapons, with spending rising to 2.7% of GDP by 2030.
福井県は、原発の運用に独自に課す「核燃料税」を増税する条例案を県議会に提出した。使用済み核燃料への税率は全国最高になる見通しで、平年度で約38億円の増収を見込む。持続可能な立地地域創出のための財政需要増大が理由。
The US is in advanced talks with five companies to convert surplus plutonium into fuel for new nuclear reactors, driven by rising power demands from data centers. While companies see economic viability and an alternative to disposal, experts raise concerns over high security costs and terrorism risks associated with the dangerous material.
مسؤول أمريكي يؤكد أن قضية الوقود النووي ستكون جزءًا من الاتفاق الأمريكي الإيراني، مع وجود عمليات تفتيش ومراقبة دولية، وأن الولايات المتحدة ستكون الضامن للامتثال.
Japan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant amid an energy crisis, but faces a critical shortage of space for spent nuclear fuel. The country lacks a viable plan for permanent disposal, with a remote island being considered, sparking skepticism and concerns.
Fukui Prefecture plans to raise its nuclear fuel tax on spent nuclear fuel stored within power plant sites from ¥1,500 to ¥2,000 per kilogram annually. The move aims to encourage the removal of spent fuel from the prefecture and is expected to set the highest tax rate nationwide under this framework.
North Korea revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to exponentially increase the country's nuclear arsenal amid perceived threats from the US and South Korea.
US President Donald Trump indicated a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program could be acceptable, a shift from his previous demand for a permanent end. He stressed the need for a "real 20 years" amid ongoing talks and observed ceasefire.
President Trump indicated a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program could be acceptable, a shift from demanding a permanent end. He also stressed the need for "real" guarantees and expressed dwindling patience.
Nuclear fuel loading into the reactor of Bangladesh’s $12.8 billion Rooppur nuclear power plant backed by Russia has begun Read Full Article at RT.com
Nuclear fuel has been loaded into the reactor of Unit 1 at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, a project built using Russian design. This milestone precedes the plant's grid connection and full commissioning.
Chinese researchers have developed light-driven micromotors for uranium extraction, addressing a strategic challenge as the country rapidly expands its nuclear power fleet. The sponge-like particles, measuring just 2 micrometres across, have been engineered with a modified internal chemical structure to remain stable in water over long periods.
China is backing Namibia’s bid to move beyond raw material exports by supporting the domestic processing of critical minerals and uranium. In a joint communique issued on Friday following bilateral talks in Beijing between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterpart Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, China pledged to help transform Namibia’s natural resources into higher-value products through domestic processing and downstream cooperation. Namibia, which has exported unprocessed minerals for decades, is...
