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Polish Nuclear Power Company and U.S. Consortium Reach Agreement on Key Commercial Terms for EPC Contract of First Commercial Nuclear Power Plant

Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ), the Polish state-owned nuclear power engineering company responsible for the construction and operation of Poland's first nuclear power plant, announced that it has reached agreement with the nuclear power consortium (Bechtel-Westinghouse Consortium) formed by Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel on the core commercial and legal terms of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for Poland's first commercial nuclear power plant. Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe stated that the core terms finalized by both parties cover the key commercial rules and legal...

2026-09-24

Turkey's National Nuclear Energy Agency (TUNAS) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Launch New Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Turkey and the United States will cooperate on a technical study aimed at assessing the potential application of U.S. small modular reactors (SMRs) and Generation IV nuclear technologies. This project, funded by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), is being implemented by Turkey's state-owned nuclear energy company (Turkiye Nuclear Energy, or TUNAS) in cooperation with the United States. During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, TUNAS and USTDA reached an agreement on the project. The study will evaluate SMR designs from four U.S. companies and five Generation IV reactor technologies from multiple perspectives, including technical, economic, legislative, and licensing aspects, to determine their potential application in Turkey...

2026-09-23

Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Conducts Technical Exchange at Beishan Underground Laboratory

To align with the key engineering tasks of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful China, the responsible officials of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center) recently led a team to the Beishan Underground Laboratory for technical exchange. The 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Beautiful China explicitly proposes the construction of a safety assessment and verification platform for geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste. During the exchange, personnel from the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center went deep into the Beishan Underground Laboratory site, conducting on-site inspections of underground tunnels, disposal holes, surrounding rock excavation interfaces, etc., and carried out in-depth technical exchanges with personnel from the Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology. The two sides focused on the layout of special tests for safety review, software development and testing, conceptual design review...

2026-09-22

Shenzhen Superconduct Technologies Co., Ltd. Completes Angel Round Financing

According to Qichacha information, on September 18, 2026, second-generation high-temperature superconducting material R&D and manufacturer Shenzhen Superconduct Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Superconduct) completed an angel round of financing, with the investor being Shenzhen Yijun Technology Co., Ltd. The financing amount has not yet been disclosed. Superconduct was established in September 2022 and is a high-tech enterprise focusing on the R&D and preparation of second-generation high-temperature superconducting YBCO (yttrium barium copper oxide) tapes. The company's technical team is led by an academician and was the first globally to master double-sided YBCO thin-film tape preparation technology. It is the only enterprise in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area engaged in the industrialization of high-performance second-generation high-temperature superconducting YBCO tapes. High-temperature superconducting tapes are regarded as a controllable...

2026-09-20

India Launches "DARSHAN" Centre to Accelerate Small Modular Reactor Technology Development

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has recently officially launched the DARSHAN Centre, aimed at advancing the development of India's domestic Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. The centre will provide high-performance computing, digital simulation, and advanced engineering support for the indigenous SMR jointly developed by NPCIL and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The DARSHAN Centre is an important milestone in India's advanced nuclear technology programme. The centre was established to strengthen India's autonomous capabilities in advanced reactor technology and to provide high-level engineering and analysis support for the indigenous SMR. The centre is equipped with high-performance computing infrastructure and advanced simulation capabilities, enabling engineers and research...

2026-09-20

Uzbekistan and Turkey to Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Radiation and Nuclear Safety

Uzbekistan and Turkey reached an important agreement at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of radiation and nuclear safety. The Scientific and Technical Center for Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Committee for Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety of Uzbekistan and the Turkish Nuclear Technical Support Joint Stock Company (NÜTED) signed the relevant documents, marking concrete steps forward in information exchange and technical collaboration between the two sides. The focus of cooperation lies in effectively utilizing their respective scientific and technological resources, sharing valuable experience, and applying modern safety methods in practical operations. Both sides recognize that in the field of nuclear safety, the exchange of experience and tech...

2026-09-18

Ukraine and Sweden Extend Nuclear and Radiation Safety Cooperation Agreement

On September 17, 2026, during the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Ukraine and Sweden officially extended their cooperation agreement in the field of nuclear and radiation safety for five years. The heads of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority jointly signed the extension document. The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine confirmed this outcome in an official statement, noting that the heads of the two countries' national nuclear regulatory bodies had reached agreement on continued cooperation for the next five years, laying the foundation for further deepening bilateral nuclear safety technical collaboration. During the meeting, representatives of Ukraine and Sweden held in-depth discussions on the specific implementation of joint projects. The two sides' future cooperation...

2026-09-18

X-energy and Centrica Partner to Launch the UK's First Xe-100 Advanced Modular Nuclear Power Plant Project

The UK government has approved the regulatory assessment phase for advanced reactors, marking an important step forward for the construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants. X-energy and Centrica are collaborating to build a new generation of nuclear power plants in the UK using the Xe-100 advanced modular reactor, with the first project sited at Hartlepool. This collaboration is of great significance, marking substantial progress on the UK's nuclear energy development path and laying the foundation for broader nuclear power plant construction in the future. Alistair Black, Vice President and UK Market Lead at X-energy, emphasized that since signing the cooperation agreement with Centrica, both parties have been working together on the first project at Hartlepool...

2026-09-18

Planning permission granted for tunnel component production facility for Sizewell C nuclear power station in the UK

The Sizewell C nuclear power station project in the UK has successfully obtained planning permission to build a dedicated tunnel component production facility at Avonmouth in Bristol. The factory will be responsible for producing 38,000 precast concrete segments as well as tunnel head pieces for the three subsea tunnels of Sizewell C. All finished components will be transported by rail and water to the Sizewell C construction site in Suffolk, which directly supports the project's environmental commitment that at least 60% of construction materials will be transported by rail and sea. Subject to the relevant preconditions being met, the facility is expected to officially begin production in 2028....

2026-09-18

Commissioning Preparation Work Begins for the Control System of Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 in Turkey

The process automation control system of Akkuyu NPP Unit 1 in Turkey has begun preparations for pre-commissioning signal testing, which will be carried out before the physical start-up of the reactor. The process automation control system is the core hub of a nuclear power plant, enabling plant operating personnel to monitor and manage all process systems that support power generation. Akkuyu Nuclear Company noted in its announcement that the control systems used in the units of Akkuyu NPP possess the extremely high reliability characteristic of Russian-designed units. The control safety system responsible for automatic start-up and management of active safety systems has excellent fault tolerance, with a failure rate indicator reaching only one possible error per 1...

2026-09-18

Two UK nuclear companies sign memorandum of understanding to jointly develop nuclear microreactor

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) and Cambridge Atomworks have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the two companies will engage in deep collaboration on a UK-built nuclear microreactor. Cambridge Atomworks is an ambitious and vibrant nuclear engineering startup whose core goal is to build a nuclear microreactor in the UK for off-grid applications. The signing of this memorandum of understanding marks that the two companies will jointly explore how to maximize CVE's deep expertise in electron beam welding, including the company's Ebflow technology, which has been proven to significantly accelerate the production process of key nuclear power components such as reactor vessels...

2026-09-18

UK and Cook Islands Sign International Legal Instruments, Reaffirming Commitment to International Nuclear Cooperation

At the annual treaty signing event held during the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, the United Kingdom and the Cook Islands each deposited relevant legal instruments, demonstrating their strong commitment to the international legal framework supporting the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that by acceding to such treaties, contracting parties not only assume important national responsibilities but also signal to the international community their dedication to building a solid legal framework to ensure the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear technology. During the event, the United Kingdom deposited the ratification of the Amendment to the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage...

2026-09-17

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

Sweden's Blykalla Partners with Microsoft to Use AI to Advance Licensing Review of Lead-Cooled Advanced Nuclear Reactor

Swedish advanced nuclear technology developer Blykalla recently announced a partnership with Microsoft to apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology to one of the most challenging bottlenecks in the nuclear power industry——project licensing and regulatory review. Blykalla has begun deploying Microsoft's GenAI for Energy Permitting Solution Accelerator and Agentic AI tools in its regulatory business processes, aiming to significantly shorten the licensing approval cycle for its Swedish Advanced Lead-cooled Reactor (SEALER) in Sweden and the United States. Microsoft's solution demonstrates how generative AI and AI agent...

2026-09-16

US and UK Join Forces to Accelerate Commercialization of Fusion Energy

At the Global Fusion Policy Summit held in London on Monday, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), which operates under the US Department of Energy, signed a joint statement of intent. The two sides plan to establish a partnership called the SUNRISE–STELLAR-AI Federation, integrating the UK's first supercomputer dedicated to fusion research, SUNRISE (funded by the UK government with £45 million), with PPPL's STELLAR-AI supercomputing platform (costing $13 million), to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate fusion energy R&D. The collaboration builds on a memorandum of understanding signed by both parties in June this year and will utilize the UKAEA...

2026-09-16