Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
Google has signed a deal to use small nuclear reactors to generate the vast amounts of energy needed to power its artificial intelligence (A…
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EDF Seeks to Raise Up to £4 Billion to Help Fund Construction of UK’s Hinkley Nuclear Plant
(Bloomberg) -- Electricite de France SA is holding talks with investors over funding for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant under const…
Orano secures a position on the Nuclear Waste Services’ Disposability Assurance Support Framework
Orano is delighted to announce that it has successfully secured a position on Nuclear Waste Services’ Disposability Assurance Support Framew…
Last Energy Announces Project In South Wales, To Build Four Micro-Nuclear Plants To Decarbonise Local Industry
Project To Create £300M Economic Investment, 100 Local Jobs; No Public Funding Required Company Has Obtained Site Control, Initiated Plann…
First SMR projects selected by European Industrial Alliance
The European Commission has selected nine small modular reactor projects - including two lead-cooled fast reactors - in the initial round of…
Hinkley Point second reactor unit build up to 30% faster
The third and final liner ring was lifted into place yesterday at Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building. Engineering teams used giant…
Leading energy firm visits Teesside as region vies for £1.5bn reactor factory
A leading international energy firm has visited Tees Valley after the area was named in the final four to be the location for a Small Modula…
Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects
The government has pledged nearly £22bn for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production. It…
Chief Nuclear Inspector publishes annual review of industry performance
The performance of Britain’s nuclear industry remained satisfactory in 2023/24, with most inspections confirming good levels of compliance, …
New independent non-executive directors join NRS board
David Clark joined the board on 1 June 2024 and Jayne Scott joined on 1 October 2024. Susan Jee stepped down from the NRS board on 30 Septe…
Sizewell C commits £25m to A12 flood defence work
A flood defence and drainage scheme around the A12 could go ahead after a proposed nuclear power plant committed £25m towards it, Suffolk Co…
Landmark AUKUS meeting confirms commitment to trilateral project
The Defence Secretary has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the AUKUS defence partnership during a historic meeting in London. John Healey s…
Amentum Completes Transformational Combination with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence Units
Creates a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions well positioned to address the world’s most complex chal…