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Public Security Ministry's Economic Security Department holds thematic conference on national security safeguards for nuclear energy in Khanh Hoa Province

On the morning of August 14, the Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Khanh Hoa Provincial Police Department, held a thematic conference to assess national security safeguards in the process of Vietnam's nuclear energy development. The conference was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Nguyen Sy Quang, Director of the Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security, and Major General Nguyen Huu Phuc, Director of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Police Department. Representatives from relevant professional units of the Ministry of Public Security, Lam Dong Provincial police authorities, Dong Nai City police authorities, relevant departments of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Police Department, and grassroots police forces in Phuoc Vinh and Vinh Hai attended the conference. The conference focused on discussing the potential impacts of nuclear energy development on national security, social order, and public safety, and assessed the role of nuclear power in Vietnam's national energy development strategy from the perspective of energy security.

2026-08-15

IAEA "Lise Meitner Programme" Delegation Visits Russia's Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Lise Meitner Programme organized its first visit to Russia, with 14 female representatives from the nuclear field of 14 countries recently visiting the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant (Kalinin NPP) to learn about plant operations, safety management, and personnel training. The Russian itinerary was organized by the Rosatom Technical Academy. The delegation toured the Kalinin NPP industrial site, the turbine halls of the units, and the main control room of Unit 4. Evgeny Solovyov, Deputy Chief Engineer for Safety and Reliability at Kalinin NPP, introduced the visitors to...

2026-08-16

India Proposes Strict Approval System for Private Nuclear Power Projects

On August 14, India proposed a strict regulatory approval system for private nuclear power projects, aiming to create conditions for foreign reactor technologies with proven operating records to enter the Indian market while maintaining access and operational controls. Under the draft rules, companies could obtain in-principle approval before securing formal licenses, allowing them to hire suppliers, conduct preliminary development work, and acquire project land. Once projects enter the licensing phase, they would undergo phased regulatory reviews covering design, siting, construction, commissioning, and operation. The draft also seeks to grant regulators stronger oversight powers, including the authority to halt work at critical project stages. For a long time,...

2026-08-15

Utah Energy Hub Seeks Diversified Growth: Coal, Nuclear, and Data Centers in Parallel Development

On August 12, at the Carbon & Emery Energy Collaborative meeting held in Price, Utah, local government and energy companies discussed regional economic development, coal production, nuclear energy projects, and the electricity demand driven by data centers. The core message conveyed at the meeting was that while coal remains a vital pillar for Carbon County and Emery County, the future of energy and economic growth no longer depends on a single source, but rather requires the combined support of coal, nuclear energy, and emerging industries. Carbon County Commissioner Jared Haddock noted that the county's taxable value has decreased by approximately $1 billion over the past decade, putting greater pressure on local government to maintain its tax base. To avoid...

2026-08-16

Spain Extends Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant Operation to June 2030

The Spanish government has issued an order in the official gazette extending the operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant to June 2030. Under Spain's previously established nuclear phase-out schedule, the two units at Almaraz were originally slated to begin decommissioning in 2027 and 2028, respectively. The document indicates that this extension does not alter the decommissioning plans for Spain's other nuclear plants. Spain plans to gradually shut down its five domestic nuclear plants by 2035. However, some analysts believe that, influenced by actual decommissioning arrangements and power system demands, other nuclear plants may also receive life extensions in the future. In April of this year, a large-scale blackout occurred in Spain and Portugal, sparking external...

2026-08-15

The Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center Achieves a Series of New Progress in Safety Assessment of Activated Corrosion Products under Magnetic Field Environments in Fusion Reactors

Recently, the Radiation Protection and Safety Research Center of the Energy Research Institute of Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center has made a series of significant progress in the field of safety assessment of activated corrosion products under magnetic field environments in fusion reactors. The research team conducted systematic studies on the corrosion behavior of China's low-activation ferritic/martensitic steel CLF-1 in magnetic field environments, from three dimensions: water corrosion characteristics, migration patterns of corrosion products, and the influence of surface roughness. The relevant results have been published as three papers in the journal *Nuclear Materials and Energy*, which is ranked in Zone 1 of the emerging journal classification table. This series of research outcomes provides key scientific evidence for the radiological safety assessment of cooling water systems in fusion reactors...

2026-08-15

Canada's Rook 1 Uranium Mine Breaks Ground, Could Contribute One-Fifth of Global Uranium Production

The Rook 1 uranium mine project in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, has officially commenced construction. The project, advanced by NexGen Energy, is located south of the Athabasca Basin, approximately 130 kilometers north of La Loche. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and local Indigenous representatives attended the groundbreaking ceremony. The total project investment is approximately CAD 2.2 billion, with an expected construction period of four years. External infrastructure work has already begun, shaft sinking is planned for 2027, and the on-site runway will be expanded to 1,780 meters. Rook 1 is regarded as one of the world's largest uranium mine projects. NexGen estimates...

2026-08-14

Rosatom Plans Four More Floating Nuclear Power Plants to Strengthen Energy Layout in the Arctic and Far East

Rosatom plans to build four additional floating nuclear power plants. This move indicates that Russia continues to regard small-scale nuclear energy and offshore floating nuclear power platforms as key solutions for energy supply in remote areas, particularly for the Arctic, the Far East, and resource development zones that are difficult to cover with traditional power grids. The core advantage of floating nuclear power plants lies in their deployment flexibility, providing relatively stable electricity and heat to coastal towns, port facilities, mining projects, and industrial bases. Compared with reliance on diesel, coal, or long-distance power transmission, floating nuclear power plants can reduce fuel transportation pressure and enhance energy security for large projects in remote areas. For...

2026-08-14

Kazakhstan Enters a New Era of Atomic Energy, with the Institute of Nuclear Physics Viewed as a Key Pillar of the National Nuclear Industry

Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of nuclear energy development. The construction of a nuclear power plant means not only the addition of a major energy project, but also the need for the country to simultaneously establish a complete nuclear industry system, including research support, personnel training, experimental infrastructure, nuclear and radiation safety systems, and indigenous technological capabilities. The article points out that a nuclear power plant can be built using foreign project designs, but true scientific and technological capability cannot be purchased along with the equipment; it is gradually formed through the long-term operation of nuclear facilities, conducting research, training engineering teams, and passing on experience. Against this backdrop, the Institute of Nuclear Physics of Kazakhstan is regarded as an important pillar of the future nuclear energy industry. The institution...

2026-08-14

Polish Energy Ministry Moves PLN 3 Billion in First Nuclear Power Plant Construction Spending Out of 2026 Budget

The Polish Energy Ministry has deferred PLN 3 billion in spending earmarked for the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant. This change indicates that while the Polish nuclear power project remains a key component of the national energy strategy, it is facing adjustment pressures in budget execution, engineering preparation, and project milestone alignment during actual implementation. The core context behind Poland's construction of its first nuclear power plant is its long-standing reliance on coal-fired power generation, coupled with the dual constraints of EU emission reduction targets and energy security needs. Developing nuclear power is seen as an important pathway for Poland to reduce its share of fossil fuels, stabilize electricity supply, and decrease dependence on external energy sources. Therefore, changes to the relevant budget are not merely a fiscal arrangement...

2026-08-14

Polish President Signs Key Nuclear Power Bill, Allowing Early Construction Works to Start Ahead of Schedule

Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed an amendment to the Act on the Preparation and Implementation of Nuclear Energy Facilities and Associated Investments on August 14, aiming to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants in the country. According to information released by the Presidential Chancellery, the core of this legal adjustment is to allow certain preliminary construction and preparation works to proceed before the final construction permit for the entire project is granted, thereby shortening the timeline for large-scale nuclear projects. The amendment concerns Polish laws related to the preparation and implementation of nuclear energy facilities and associated investments. The new regulations introduce a new type of permit, namely the permit for preliminary construction works of nuclear energy facilities. Once this permit is obtained, the investor can carry out some early-stage construction and preparation works before all complete project investment documents have been fully approved.

2026-08-14

USTC Team Participates in STAR Experiment, Discovering Possible "Y"-Shaped Gluon Junction Inside Nucleons

The University of Science and Technology of China, together with Kent State University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, played a leading role in the STAR international collaboration. Through precise measurements of net baryon number and net charge in high-energy nucleus-nucleus collision experiments, they discovered an exotic structure inside nucleons that may overturn fundamental understanding of nucleon internal structure. In the early morning of August 14, the results were published online in the journal Science under the title "Tracking the baryon number with nuclear collisions." Nucleons are the fundamental particles that make up the material world, carrying more than 99% of the mass of the visible matter in the universe. Understanding the internal structure of nucleons is of paramount importance for understanding the fundamental constituents and fundamental interactions of the material world.

2026-08-14

Armenia Responds to Claims of Metsamor NPP Closure: Operating License Valid Until 2036

In response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's claims that the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant is outdated and could pose a potential threat to the region, Arman Yeghoyan, a lawmaker from Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, stated that the operating lifetime of a nuclear power plant is not unilaterally determined by the governments of neighboring countries. Yeghoyan noted that every nuclear power plant has an established operating period, and the Metsamor NPP is currently authorized to operate for a maximum term extending to 2036, information that has long been public. He also stated that the Armenian side has announced it is studying options for building a new nuclear power plant...

2026-08-14

Uzbekistan and Japan Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

The Atomic Energy Agency of Uzbekistan recently held talks with a Japanese delegation, with both sides exchanging views on expanding cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, focusing on nuclear technology, joint projects in related industries, and energy security cooperation. The Japanese delegation comprised representatives from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), and ITOCHU Corporation, led by Abe Yoshimitsu, Deputy Director of the Nuclear Energy International Cooperation Office at METI. During the talks, both sides explored possibilities for advancing cooperation in nuclear technology applications, collaboration in related industries, and experience exchange. The Japanese side expressed its willingness to continue dialogue with Uzbekistan in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy on the basis of mutual respect and common interests, and to promote practical cooperation. The Atomic Energy Agency of Uzbekistan (Uzatom) stated that it would continue to expand international cooperation with countries and organizations possessing experience in the peaceful application of nuclear technology. Uzbekistan and Japan already have a foundation for cooperation in the nuclear energy and uranium resource sectors. ITOCHU Corporation previously signed a uranium concentrate supply agreement with Navoi Mining and Metallurgy Combinat, and JOGMEC has also been involved in the development of uranium deposits in Uzbekistan. In December 2025, during Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's visit to Japan, both sides confirmed directions for expanding cooperation, including the export of critical minerals and the introduction of advanced technologies. The current talks continue the momentum of bilateral cooperation in the energy and resource sectors.

2026-08-14

Russian Researchers Find Low-Energy Electron Beam and X-Ray Treatment of Wheat Seeds Can Increase Yields

Researchers from the D.V. Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics at Lomonosov Moscow State University, in collaboration with the Faculty of Physics and the Faculty of Chemistry of Lomonosov Moscow State University, as well as the Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, have found that pre-sowing treatment of wheat seeds with low-energy electron beams and X-rays can help increase crop yields and enhance plant resistance to diseases. The study focused on the wheat variety Novosibirskaya 29 and included laboratory experiments, two consecutive years of field trials, and computer modeling. The results showed that a dose range of 5 to 15 Gy is suitable as a pre-sowing irradiation treatment parameter for wheat seeds. According to Moscow State University...

2026-08-14