Nuclear
Nuclear power projects, technology and the industry workforce.
AtkinsRéalis and Türkiye agree CANDU feasibility work
Candu Energy and TÜNAŞ will examine potential multi-unit CANDU deployment, with feasibility and front-end work expected to finish before the end of 2027.
Sanao Unit 4 begins nuclear-island construction in China
CGN says first nuclear-island concrete began on 10 November, moving the second phase of the Zhejiang project into full construction.
Long Mott wins nuclear construction permit as Dow investment decision remains ahead
Four proposed Xe-100 reactors would supply electricity and industrial steam at Seadrift, Texas.
BWXT plans 181 jobs in $714.5m Tennessee expansion
A state-backed agreement supports the Jonesborough nuclear-materials expansion; the 181 positions are planned additions rather than an advertised vacancy count.
Constellation signs 270 MW nuclear supply deal and agrees $715m gas-plant purchase
The 20-year Peak+ agreement starts in 2028; a separate acquisition of the 609 MW Rhode Island State Energy Center remains subject to approvals.
Rosatom completes reactor internals and head for El Dabaa Unit 1
The 340-tonne equipment package has been manufactured at Izhora in Russia; shipping, installation and commissioning remain separate steps.
NAC signs contract for Norway’s spent-fuel storage system
NND, IFE and NAC have signed for a dry-storage system, with design work and regulatory review still required before use.
Xuwei high-temperature reactor enters construction in China
The World Nuclear Association records a 6 November construction start for the high-temperature gas-cooled unit in Jiangsu, following its construction licence.
IHI wins early equipment procurement order for Poland’s first nuclear reactor
The package covers engineering and long-lead procurement for Unit 1’s containment vessel and a major steel module.
Cernavodă Unit 1 restart target moves to 13 November
Nuclearelectrica’s later filing moves Unit 1’s expected reconnection to 13 November and nominal power to 14 November.
Oklo reserves US forging capacity for future Aurora reactor components
The U.S. Forged Rings agreement targets initial deliveries in 2030 from a planned North Carolina campus, with capacity extending through 2035.
Helen opens environmental assessment for proposed Helsinki nuclear plant
Three Helsinki sites are being assessed as Helen explores heat-only and combined heat-and-power reactors. No construction approval or investment decision has been announced.