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Darlington refurb complete - Nuclear Engineering International Ontario Power Generation has announced early completion of the Darlington Nuclear refurbishment, extending plant life to 2055.

🇨🇦 Refurbishment of the four-unit Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (DNGS) has been completed four months ahead of schedule and under budget, extending the plant’s operating life to at least 2055 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/darling... #NuclearEnergy #EngineeringExcellence

US financing for Polish NPP - Nuclear Engineering International US Exim has signed its first direct financing deal with a Polish entity, supporting PEJ’s AP1000 nuclear project at Lubiatowo-Kopalino.

🇵🇱⚡️Poland’s PEJ has signed a direct financing agreement with US Exim to fund the Lubiatowo-Kopalino NPP. AP1000 units set for 2036, boosting energy security, jobs & clean power 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/us-exim... #NuclearEnergy #Finance

NASA tests nuclear space tech - Nuclear Engineering International NASA engineers have completed first cold-flow tests of a full-scale nuclear thermal propulsion reactor, validating designs for future deep-space missions.

🇺🇸 NASA engineers have completed the first full-scale cold-flow tests of a nuclear thermal propulsion reactor since the 1960s, validating fuel and design performance for future deep-space 🚀 missions 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/nasa-te... #Nuclear #Technology

Tepco halts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa restart - Nuclear Engineering International Tepco has shut down the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 6 reactor after a malfunction during control rod withdrawal, just one day after its restart.

🇯🇵 TEPCO has shut down Unit 6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP just a day after its restart due to a control rod alarm. No safety issues were reported, and investigations with Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority are ongoing 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/tepco-h... #Nuclear #Safety

KHNP invests in TerraPower - Nuclear Engineering International SK Innovation has transferred part of its stake in TerraPower to KHNP, reinforcing a partnership targeting global SMR deployment.

SK Innovation 🇰🇷 has partially transferred its @TerraPower stake to KHNP, marking the first direct investment by a Korean public energy company in SMRs. The partnership aims to advance Natrium projects in the US, Korea, and beyond ⚡️🌍 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/khnp-in... #Nuclear #SMRs

Akkuyu prepares for commissioning - Nuclear Engineering International Preparation is underway for the launch of unit 1 at Türkiye’s Akkuyu NPP, with commissioning and system verification nearing completion.

🏗️ Commissioning and final system checks are underway for the launch of unit 1 at the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Türkiye 🇹🇷, with preparations being made for cold and hot testing ahead of first electricity generation 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/akkuyu-... #Nuclear

Xuwei launches PWR-HTGR coupling project - Nuclear Engineering International China has begun construction of the Xuwei NPP project, coupling Hualong One PWRs with an HTGR to supply industrial heat and electricity.

🇨🇳 First concrete has been poured for Unit 1 of China's Xuwei Phase I, the world’s first demonstration project coupling a fourth-generation high-temperature gas reactor (HTGR) with two third-generation Hualong One PWRs 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/xuwei-l... #Nuclear #IndustrialHeat

Slovakia signs Bohunice deal - Nuclear Engineering International Slovakia and the US have signed an intergovernmental agreement to advance cooperation on a new 1,200 MWe nuclear unit at Bohunice NPP.

🇸🇰🇺🇸Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico has signed an intergovernmental agreement with the US to build a new 1,200 MWe state-owned nuclear unit at Jaslovské Bohunice 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/slovaki... #Nuclear #Power

Trump-TAE fusion merger - Nuclear Engineering International Trump Media & Technology Group has merged with TAE Technologies in a $6bn deal to create the world's first public fusion company.

🇺🇸 Trump Media is merging with fusion company TAE Technologies in a $6B deal to form one of the first publicly traded fusion companies. The combined firm plans to start building the first utility-scale fusion plant next year 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/trump-t... #Nuclear #Fusion

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We'll be back to keep you updated with all the latest developments from the global civil nuclear industry in 2026! 🎄✨

Life ex for Clinton and Dresden - Nuclear Engineering International The US NRC has granted licence extensions for the Clinton and Dresden plants in Illinois, enabling both facilities to operate for an additional 20 years.

US NRC has renewed licences for Constellation's Clinton and Dresden nuclear plants in Illinois for 20 more years - backed by $370M upgrades, a Meta power deal, and $3B in investments 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/life-ex... #Nuclear

Brunsbüttel dismantling approved - Nuclear Engineering International Vattenfall has received the second and final permit to dismantle the Brunsbüttel NPP, enabling reactor vessel and containment demolition.

🇩🇪 Vattenfall has received the 2nd and final dismantling permit for Brunsbüttel NPP. The permit allows dismantling of the reactor vessel & containment parts, moving the site toward greenfield status. ⛏️🌱 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/brunsbu... #Nuclear #Decommissioning

Licence extension for Browns Ferry - Nuclear Engineering International The US NRC has renewed operating licences for all three Browns Ferry units in Alabama, extending the 3.8 GWe BWR station’s life into the 2050s.

⚛️ Big news for US nuclear power: The NRC has renewed operating licences for all three Browns Ferry units. The 3.8 GWe plant - America’s 3rd largest - can now operate safely into the mid-2050s, strengthening long-term grid reliability 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/licence... #Nuclear

Korea in district heating SMR tie-in - Nuclear Engineering International Finland’s Steady Energy is to work with Korea District Heating Corp on its LDR‑50 heat‑only SMR for carbon‑free district heating, targeting first build in 2029.

Finnish start-up Steady Energy is to co-operate with South Korea’s largest district heating provider, Korea District Heating Corp, on heat-only small modular reactors (SMRs).
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NRC extends reactor design certifications - Nuclear Engineering International US NRC has extended its nuclear reactor design certifications from 15 to 40 years, easing regulatory burden while maintaining safety and security standards.

✅ Big win for #NuclearEnergy: US reactor design certifications will now last 40 years, allowing more operational experience and less regulatory hassle 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/nrc-ext... #CleanEnergy #Innovation

Indonesia plans 7 GW NPP capacity - Nuclear Engineering International Indonesia has revealed a draft plan to build nuclear power plants totaling 7 GWe by 2040, with initial projects in South Sumatra and West Kalimantan.

Indonesia is eyeing up to 7 GW of nuclear power by 2040, starting with two 250 MW plants by 2032 in South Sumatra & West Kalimantan 🇮🇩⚛️ www.neimagazine.com/news/indones... #NuclearEnergy #Indonesia

Palisades operational status switch - Nuclear Engineering International The Palisades NPP in Michigan has become the first US plant to move from decommissioning to operations, backed by Holtec and DOE funding.

⚛️ Historic first: The Palisades NPP in Michigan has officially moved from decommissioning back to operations, with NRC approval paving the way for restart & 800 MWe of clean baseload power 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/change-... #Nuclear

IAEA-Iran talks continue in Vienna - Nuclear Engineering International Reza Najafi, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said that in continuation of the…

🇮🇷 Iran & IAEA have held new talks in Vienna after June strikes on its nuclear sites. Progress made, but Tehran sets new conditions for cooperation as Europe threatens JCPOA “snapback” sanctions 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/iaea-ir... #Iran #Nuclear

Belgium pushes Tihange 1 extension - Nuclear Engineering International Belgium is exploring extending Tihange 1 reactor’s operation despite safety, grid, and cost challenges.

🇧🇪 Belgium plans to extend Doel 4 and Tihange 3 to 2035 and is considering a further 10-year extension for Tihange 1, but safety, cost, and grid challenges make it uncertain ⚛️ 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/belgium... #NuclearEnergy #Belgium #EnergyTransition

KHNP withdraws from Polish nuclear project - Nuclear Engineering International South Korea’s KHNP has withdrawn from a Polish nuclear project following settlement of a dispute with Westinghouse.

🇰🇷 South Korea’s KHNP has withdrawn from Poland’s 🇵🇱 nuclear project, marking its 4th exit from Europe since settling an IP dispute ⚖️ with Westinghouse in Jan. The move limits KHNP to markets outside the EU, North America, UK, Japan & Ukraine 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/khnp-wi... #NuclearEnergy

Poland advances plans for second NPP - Nuclear Engineering International PGE has completed initial studies supporting Bełchatów as the site for Poland’s second nuclear plant.

🇵🇱 Poland’s PGE says preliminary studies show the Bełchatów region could host the country’s second nuclear power plant ⚛️⚡ 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/poland-... #NuclearPower

NASA fast-tracks lunar reactor plan - Nuclear Engineering International NASA is expediting plans to deploy a 100kW nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to power future lunar bases and outposts.

🚀 Acting NASA chief Sean Duffy has ordered a fast-track plan to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

The fission system must deliver 100 kW to power lunar bases - seen as vital for a Moon presence & future Mars missions 🌕⚡

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#NASA #Space #NuclearPower

New study targets sustainable nuclear graphite - Nuclear Engineering International The University of Manchester has been awarded a major grant to lead a new programme that will transform the lifecycle of graphite in nuclear energy.

🚨 The University of Manchester is leading an £8.2m ENLIGHT programme to transform nuclear graphite use in the UK. ♻️

Focus: sustainable graphite supply, recycling irradiated waste & advancing Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).

🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/uk-to-s...

#NuclearInnovation #NetZero

First Light achieves fusion breakthrough - Nuclear Engineering International First Light Fusion has achieved fusion using its unique projectile-based approach, marking a major step toward affordable, clean energy.

🚀 UK’s First Light Fusion has achieved fusion using its unique projectile technology, independently verified by @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social

A simpler, cheaper path to fusion power - with potential costs per MWh rivalling renewables. ⚡🌍

🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/first-l...

#FusionEnergy #CleanTech

SMR rollout for CEE - Nuclear Engineering International Slovenské Elektrárne and Synthos Green Energy are to explore deploying BWRX-300 small modular reactors across Central and Eastern Europe.

🇸🇰🤝🇵🇱 Slovenské Elektrárne & Synthos Green Energy are to explore deploying GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 SMRs in Central & Eastern Europe - eyeing projects in Slovakia, Czechia & beyond to boost energy security with zero-emission power ⚛️🌍 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/smr-rol... #Nuclear #SMR #EnergyTransition

China launches new tokamak - Nuclear Engineering International China is assembling its BEST fusion reactor, aiming for five-fold energy gain and paving the way for commercial nuclear fusion by 2027.

China begins final assembly of its BEST fusion reactor in Hefei - a compact, high-field tokamak aiming for 5x energy gain and completion by 2027 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/final-a... #FusionEnergy

Škoda backs Rolls-Royce SMR expansion - Nuclear Engineering International UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR and Czech Republic's Škoda JS have partnered to advance clean energy through global small modular reactor deployment.

🇬🇧🤝🇨🇿 @rolls-royce-smr.bsky.social signs MoU with Škoda JS to build components for a global fleet of small modular reactors 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/rolls-r... #NuclearEnergy #SMR

India approves 10 new reactors - Nuclear Engineering International India has approved 10 new nuclear reactors, targeting 22.5 GWe capacity by 2032 and 100 GWe by 2047, with support for PHWRs, fast breeders, and SMRs.

🇮🇳 ⚛️ India has approved 10 new nuclear reactors (7,000 MWe) and has 8 under construction (6,600 MWe), aiming for 22,480 MWe by 2032. Plans include Bharat Small Reactors, Fast Breeder tech & a 100 GWe target of 2047 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/india-a... #NuclearEnergy

Fusion funding hits record high - Nuclear Engineering International Fusion firms raised $2.64B in 2025 - up 178% from 2024 - marking the sector’s strongest year since 2022, says FIA’s Global Fusion Industry Report.

🚀 Fusion funding surges!

The Fusion Industry Association reports a record $2.64B raised in the past year - up 178% from 2024 - with total investment hitting $9.77B across 53 companies ⚛️💡📈 🔗 www.neimagazine.com/news/fusion-... #FusionEnergy

🚨 Fukushima Evacuated After Tsunami Warning | Nuclear Engineering International 🚨 Fukushima Evacuated After Tsunami Warning The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeast Japan was evacuated early Wednesday after a powerful offshore earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamcha...

🚨 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant evacuated after tsunami warning 🌊🇯🇵: A powerful quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered alerts across the Pacific. TEPCO reports no damage or radiation issues - evacuation was precautionary 🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NuclearEnergy #Fukushima