Nuclear
Nuclear power projects, technology and the industry workforce.
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.
Canada proposes C$518.5m for nuclear research, supply chains and skills
Canada’s 2026 budget proposes five years of support for nuclear research, supply chains, workforce development and regulatory capacity, starting in 2027–28.
Uranium Energy signs 1.1 million-pound supply contracts with US utilities
Two long-term agreements schedule uranium deliveries from 2027 to 2032, with pricing linked to the spot market at delivery.
Fluor wins engineering role for planned Cascade nuclear project
X-energy’s Washington project envisages four Xe-100 reactors totalling about 320 MW; the award covers nuclear-island development services.
NRC records Last Energy application for early foundation work at Texas reactor site
The 5 November notice confirms receipt of a limited-work request for Caldwell County; acceptance for review and permission to build remain separate steps.
Belgium and ENGIE extend nuclear-acquisition talks amid valuation differences
The parties now target 12 December for heads of terms; no sale or agreed valuation has been announced.
Poland’s nuclear developer applies for early works at Lubiatowo-Kopalino
The application covers deep excavations, groundwater protection and onshore sections of the planned cooling channels.
Bruce Power takes Ontario’s Unit 5 offline for major refurbishment
The 1 November outage brings the six-unit renewal programme into its second half. Units 6 and 3 have already returned to service.