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IAEA Releases White Paper on the Facilitation of the Safe and Secure Transport of Radioactive Material

During a side event of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Austria, the IAEA Denial of Shipment Working Group officially released and distributed to Member States the White Paper on the Facilitation of the Safe and Secure Transport of Radioactive Material. The white paper puts forward a series of systematic policy recommendations aimed at effectively alleviating the long-standing predicament of denial of shipment or serious delay of shipment in the cross-border transport of radioactive material that has long plagued nuclear power plants, hospitals, industrial non-destructive testing facilities, and scientific research institutions worldwide...

2026-09-27

Rosatom's Podolsk Machine-Building Plant Completes Manufacture of the Second RITM-200S Reactor for the First PEB-106 Floating Nuclear Power Plant

The Moscow Region enterprise Podolsk Machine-Building Plant (PAO ZiO-Podolsk), part of the mechanical engineering division of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Госкорпорация «Росатом» / Rosatom), has successfully manufactured the second RITM-200S (РИТМ-200С) reactor unit. This reactor will be installed on the PEB-106 (ПЭБ-106) floating nuclear power unit, designed specifically to ensure power supply for the large copper mining industrial cluster in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Чукотский автономный округ / Chukotka Autonomous Okrug). The equipment has successfully passed hydraulic tests (Гидравлические испытания) confirming its structural strength, and a full-scale trial assembly (Контрольная сборка) verified absolute conformity of components with the design drawings.

2026-09-24

Framatome of France Secures First U.S. High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Nuclear Fuel Contract

French nuclear company Framatome announced that it has signed a commercial contract to supply one operating nuclear reactor in the United States with the world's first nuclear fuel with uranium-235 concentration higher than the industry standard of 5%, for use in replacing reactor fuel. Under the agreement, as part of the Advanced Fuel Management (AFM) program, Framatome will use AFM technology to supply higher-concentration fuel in batches starting in early 2028. The agreement includes the supply of a range of fuels to support long-term use of AFM fuel in the reactor, and includes additional fuel supply options for the future. The company did not disclose the name of the reactor that will use the fuel. Uranium-235...

2026-09-23

Kairos Power Secures $100 Million Investment from Samsung to Build Nuclear Reactors for Google

Recently, Kairos Power received a $100 million investment from Samsung C&T to build nuclear reactors for Google. Samsung C&T Engineering will participate in the construction of Kairos Power's 50-megawatt demonstration reactor, which is planned for completion by 2030. As part of the deal, Samsung C&T will make an equity investment in Kairos Power and provide in-kind engineering services, with the combined value reaching up to $100 million. Kairos Power stated that the equity investment will account for $70 million of the total investment. Samsung C&T has participated in or helped build approximately a dozen nuclear reactors worldwide, possessing extensive...

2026-09-23

Vietnam Holds Scientific Seminar on "Developing Nuclear Energy for Green Growth and National Energy Security"

On September 21, the Central Propaganda Department, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee of Vietnam jointly held a scientific seminar on "Developing Nuclear Energy for Green Growth and National Energy Security," aiming to explore the role of nuclear energy in addressing challenges such as climate change, meeting electricity demand, and promoting clean energy transition. The seminar emphasized that nuclear energy, as an energy source with large power generation capacity, stable operation, and low carbon emissions, can serve as baseload energy and effectively complement renewable energy that depends on natural conditions. For Vietnam, nuclear power is regarded as an important strategy for achieving sustainable socio-economic development and is expected to bring opportunities for scientific and technological development, industrial upgrading, and the cultivation of high-quality talent. At the seminar,...

2026-09-22

New Generation "Harmony System" and Other Technological Achievements Debut at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo

At the five-day 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, CGN showcased its innovative achievements in nuclear power, new energy, and digitalization under the theme "Smart Nuclear Powers Free Trade, Green Electricity Connects ASEAN." At the exhibition, CGN Digital Technology highlighted its independently developed Harmony System series products and their applications in the new energy sector, and used virtual reality technology to give visitors the opportunity to tour nuclear power plants. The Harmony System is hailed as the "nerve center" and "brain" of nuclear power plants. It is China's independently developed nuclear safety-class digital instrumentation and control system, and has now been widely applied to 34 nuclear power units nationwide, covering second- to fourth-generation nuclear power reactor types and technologies. Through the comprehensive iterative upgrading of the Harmony System, CGN Digital Technology has equipped it with a smarter, safer, and more economical "super intelligent brain," aiming to provide digital and intelligent empowerment for the full-cycle production and operation of nuclear power plants.

2026-09-22

Idaho State University to Build Second Nuclear Reactor

Idaho State University will add a second nuclear reactor, injecting new momentum into the local energy future. On September 17, local and state leaders gathered on the Idaho State University campus to officially announce an upcoming new project. It is reported that the project will give the university a second nuclear reactor, marking another important step in the university's nuclear power research and education. On the morning of the ceremony, participants gathered along Alvin Ricken Drive to listen to the presentation. The 275-acre research park is adjacent to the planned reactor site and is officially called an "advanced nuclear microreactor," with the formal name "Advanced Research and Test Reactor." If the project proceeds smoothly, the new reactor will, together with the...

2026-09-18

Kazakhstan is negotiating with potential suppliers on the construction of a second nuclear power plant

Gumar Sergazin, Vice Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan, stated at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that Kazakhstan is currently engaged in active negotiations with potential suppliers regarding the construction of the country's second nuclear power plant. In his remarks, Sergazin emphasized that within the framework of implementing the national nuclear energy program, Kazakhstan is not only preparing for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, but is also consulting with potential partners on preparations for a second nuclear power plant. Sergazin noted that Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved in April 2026 the...

2026-09-17

Unit 1 of Japan's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Enters the Second Phase of Decommissioning

The Ikata Town Assembly formally passed a resolution on September 17, determining that the plan to advance the decommissioning work of Unit 1 to the next phase starting from the next fiscal year is "appropriate." It is understood that Shikoku Electric Power Company has divided the decommissioning work of Unit 1 at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant into four phased processes to be carried out in an orderly manner. In July of this year, the company obtained official approval from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority to commence the second-phase decommissioning plan, which includes the dismantling of equipment surrounding the reactor. According to relevant regulatory and local agreement requirements, the transition of decommissioning work to the second phase must obtain the understanding and consent of the local autonomous body. To this end, the Ikata Town Assembly specifically established a Special Committee on Nuclear Power Generation Countermeasures...

2026-09-17

Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Waste Management Facility Second Quarter Performance Report Released

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) recently released its second quarter performance report for its nuclear waste management facilities, providing a detailed assessment of the facilities' performance in terms of safety, operations, and environment. This report emphasizes OPG's commitment to continuously improving nuclear waste management practices and providing transparent information to the public. The report shows that the Total Reportable Incident Frequency (TRIF) for the second quarter was 0.0, far below the target value, indicating significant achievements in ensuring employee safety. In terms of transportation, vehicles used for waste transport safely traveled over 82,000 kilometers, with cumulative mileage exceeding 7 million kilometers, demonstrating the professionalism and responsible attitude of the transportation team. In terms of environment, no reportable environmental spill events occurred in the second quarter...

2026-09-16

Scientists Reveal the Chemical Secrets of the Nanoscale Iridescent Effect in 9th-Century Islamic Ceramics

A scientific team led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) has successfully revealed the nanoparticle chemical reactions that created the distinctive shimmering iridescent effect in 9th-century Islamic ceramic painting. The related research findings have been published in the academic journal Science Advances. Centuries before the rise of modern nanotechnology, 9th-century Abbasid potters were already able to produce ceramics with vivid colors such as gold, red, brown, or yellow and a metallic luster. This technique for creating the iridescent effect originated in the Near East during the Abbasid period and subsequently spread throughout the entire Islamic world.

2026-09-16

Bangladesh Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology

Minister of Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam recently attended the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on behalf of Bangladesh, where he reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment to the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and its dedication to the highest safety standards and strengthened international cooperation. This statement highlights Bangladesh's increasingly important position and sense of responsibility in the field of nuclear technology. In a statement by the delegation in Vienna, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed congratulations to the President of the IAEA General Conference, and also expressed gratitude to IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for his outstanding role in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and international cooperation...

2026-09-16

Russia's Second Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride Processing Plant Officially Commissioned, Uranium Conversion Capacity Expected to Double

The depleted uranium processing facility at the Zelenogorsk Electrochemical Plant in Krasnoyarsk Krai has been officially commissioned recently. According to a statement by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, the commissioning of this new facility has doubled Russia's capacity for depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUHF) processing. This is also the second such DUHF processing plant built in Russia, with an annual capacity of 10,000 tonnes, while the first plant of the same type previously operating at the same site had already been commissioned earlier. In his statement, Likhachev said that the commissioning of the new depleted uranium hexafluoride processing facility is of great significance for the Electrochemical Plant, Rosatom's fuel division...

2026-09-14

South Korea Strengthens Drone Control Around Nuclear Power Plants, Illegal Flights to Trigger Criminal Law

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) stated on September 14 that it will further strengthen its response to unauthorized drone flights within no-fly zones around nuclear power plants. It is understood that under the revised Aviation Safety Act, the penalty for unauthorized operation of ultralight flying devices (drones, etc.) within no-fly zones has been significantly raised from the previous "fine of up to 3 million won (administrative fine)" to "imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 10 million won." According to statistics from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission of South Korea, from 2021 to August of last year, a total of 699 illegal drone incidents were detected near nuclear power plants across South Korea, of which 284 cases could not identify the operators...

2026-09-14

US Fusion Company Commonwealth Fusion Systems Secures $1 Billion Investment from South Korea's Hyundai

Recently, the US nuclear fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems, backed by Bill Gates, has secured a $1 billion investment from South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group to build its commercial fusion power plant. Chung Ho-eun, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group, stated that the plan will enable both parties to explore engineering collaboration on a commercial fusion power plant project called ARC. Fusion energy is expected to play an important role in meeting growing global energy demand while supporting a more sustainable future. As of June this year, this hardware solution has received formal academic confirmation of its physical feasibility. Following a peer-reviewed study, CFS validated the ARC des...

2026-09-14