Half of Chinese were concerned about the Fukushima water discharge.

Approximately fifty percent of Chinese respondents to a recent survey expressed concern over the discharge of treated radioactive water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, according to results released on Tuesday, amid a dispute between the two Asian neighbours over the i...

Hoping for better times, Germany shuts down its nuclear power plants.

A law passed in 2002 mandated the eventual elimination of the emission-free power source, and the Fukushima accident in 2011 sealed the deal. Starting at 10 p.m. on Saturday, the Isar-2 nuclear facility near Munich will begin gradually reducing its power output by 10 MW/min.  After 45 minute...

Germany supports welfare reform and increases nuclear power capacity.

Germany's upper chamber of parliament adopted measures aimed at assisting individuals who have been adversely affected by high energy costs and the high cost of living. The country's nuclear power expansion will also go into action right now.

After a contentious discussion, Germ...

Macron strongly opposes the bombardment of Ukraine's nuclear power stations

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the bombardment of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility and claimed more nuclear reactors had been targeted. Earlier on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO countries to ensure Ukraine's nuclear installations a...

In the event of a power deficit, Germany will maintain two nuclear power facilities on standby

Despite its plan to phase out the power source by the end of this year, officials said on Monday that Germany will keep two nuclear power facilities on reserve until next spring to avoid a lack of energy.

Following a power system stress test to assess the safety of the nation's elec...

South Korea and Russia agrees to support the Egyptian nuclear power

Rosatom a Russian state nuclear company has agreed to deal with $2.25 billion to provide components and construct turbine buildings for Egypt ‘s first nuclear power plant according to south Korean Authorities.

According to a statement from the South Korean Energy Ministry they Sta...

Egypt contracts with Korea for a $2.25 billion nuclear power facility

The industry ministry announced on Thursday that Korea had been awarded a 3 trillion won ($2.25 billion) contract to build nuclear power plants in El Dabaa, Egypt. This contract was eagerly anticipated by the government, which has been working to reestablish nuclear plants as a significant export...

Singapore considers nuclear power as part of its decarbonization efforts

The invasion of Ukraine has prompted countries all around the world to reduce their reliance on Russian gas.

Many people believe that becoming carbon neutral requires diversifying their energy sources and, more importantly, increasing renewables.

Singapore has increased its cl...

Jan Holm Drilling Company Switches from Oil and Gas to Nuclear Power

The chief of Maersk Drilling, Jan Holm in Singapore has announced to switch to nuclear power barges from the traditional offshore oil and gas by joining hands with Seaborg Technologies, a Danish company that will deal with Jan Holm’s activities in Southeast Asia.

Seaborg has plann...

3rd nuclear reactor at Ikata to resume its operations

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The  nuclear power plant was shut over safety concerns and a pending court order,`

After two long years, Japan got a green signal to start its nuclear reactors on Thursday which was shut due to regular safety checks and a court order.

MIHAMA NUCLEAR PLANT TO BEGIN FULL OPERATION ON JUNE

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• Mihama nuclear plant to begin full operation on June.
• Kansai Electric Power Co. will load nuclear fuel into the No. 3 unit at the Mihama plant.
• In 2016, Mihama plant was given approval to operate beyond the 40-year limit ...

LARSEN & TOUBRO HEAVY ENGINEERING UNIT GETS BIG CONTRACTS IN Q4FY21

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• The Heavy Engineering Unit of Larsen & Toubro has bagged major contracts in Q4FY21.
• L&T Heavy Engineering also earned contract to develop a Critical Reactor system.
• The contract has been given by IOCL's Petrochemical ...

JAPAN GOVT. TO RELEASE TREATED RADIOACTIVE WATER INTO THE SEA

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• Japan govt. to release treated radioactive water into the sea.
• The treated water is said to not pose safety concerns to humans or the environment.
• TEPCO expects to run out of storage capacity as early as fall next year.

JAPAN GOVT. IS EXPECTED TO RELEASE RADIOACTIVE WASTEWATER INTO THE SEA

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• Japan govt. is expected to release radioactive wastewater into the sea.
• The fishing industry has however repeatedly opposed to the idea.
• The decision for the same is expected to be made in the near future at a meeting of ...

TEPCO CONSIDERS PROVIDING $28 BILLION TO BUILD A NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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• TEPCO considers providing $28 billion to build a new nuclear power plant.
• The company intends to supply the funds through a joint consultative body.
• TEPCO has already donated around 200 million yen to the village.
...

L&T TO BUILD TWO UNITS OF KUDANKULAM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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• L&T are going two construct more units of Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
• Located in Tamil Nadu, Kudankulam is India's largest nuclear power station.
• The target deadline for L&T is 64 months.

Larsen ...

TOKYO HIGH COURT ORDERS GOVT. & TEPCO TO PAY DAMAGES FOR NUCLEAR CRISIS

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• Tokyo High Court orders govt. & TEPCO to pay damages for nuclear crisis.
• Japan govt. and TEPCO is to pay $2.63 million to people who had to evacuate their hometowns.
• This is the 3rd high court ruling among 30 other la...

JAPAN ANNOUNCES TO NOT JOIN THE U.N TREATY FOR THE BAN OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS

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• Japan announces to not join the U.N treaty for the ban of nuclear weapons.
• Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Katsunobu Kato announced the same.
• U.N announced The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is set to ente...

DECISION TO RELEASE FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR PLANT’S TREATED WATER CURRENTLY PUT OFF

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• Decision to release Fukushima Nuclear Plant’s treated water currently put off.
• The earlier decision to do so triggered strong opposition from fishermen.
• Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister mentioned ...

POLAND CLOSED 18 BILLION DOLLARS NUCLEAR POWER DEAL WITH U.S.

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• Poland and the United States have closed a nuclear power deal worth 18 million dollars
• Poland made this deal as it is seeking to reduce its reliance on the Russian natural gas and on coal

The country Poland and the United...