Sellafield to store all fuel from UK’s operational nuclear power stations
A new space-saving rack at Sellafield will enable the site to store all the fuel expected from the UK’s operational nuclear sites. The first…
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Holtec chooses South Yorkshire for SMR factory
US nuclear engineering group Holtec has selected South Yorkshire as the preferred site for its new small modular reactor (SMR) factory. The …
Amentum Announces Board of Directors Effective Post Merger with Jacobs Businesses
CHANTILLY, VA; September 23, 2024 — Amentum, a global leader in engineering and technology solutions, has announced its board of directors e…
Ed Miliband declares 'Britain is back in the business of climate leadership'
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary promises to prioritise climate justice, as he confirms plans for new energy efficiency standards for …
Rolls Royce closes in on European nuclear reactor deals as UK process delayed
Rolls Royce is closing in on two deals to build miniaturised nuclear power plants in Sweden and the Netherlands after a successful deal with…
Winners named for £1bn Yorkshire storm overflow alliance
Yorkshire Water has created a Storm Overflow Alliance to deliver up to £1bn of works through control period AMP8. The strategic partnership …
NDA publishes first ever nuclear heritage strategy
Today the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has published the first ever nuclear heritage vision and strategy, to safeguard and celebr…
Hinkley Point B reaches defuelling milestone with removal of nuclear fuel from its first reactor
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has overseen the completion of defuelling Reactor 4 at Hinkley Point B power station. EDF, which op…
Large Reactors vs SMRs
Miliband urged by US nuclear giant to abandon large reactors in favour of mini-nukes. GE-Hitachi Nuclear boss says investors have ‘scars’ fr…
Hinkley Point C: Building Britain’s first nuclear reactor in 30 years
Like its Finnish and French twins, Hinkley Point C has suffered from cost overuns and delays. What are the team doing to claw back the losse…
ONR grants consent to decommission Hunterston B
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has granted consent to EDF Energy’s application to start decommissioning Hunterston B nuclear power …
National Energy System Operator (NESO) launches on 1 October
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has confirmed today that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) will launch on 1 October following the gove…
Nuclear jobs hit record high as major new projects revitalise sector
Record 87,000 UK nuclear jobs – up 60% in a decade, driven by major new projectsHinkley Point C helps triple South West nuclear workforce – …