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It would be a mistake to reject nuclear power because of problems at a handful of projects, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said in an interview with AFP. Grossi was speaking at the COP28 conference in Dubai, where on Saturday a group of large countries are expected to call for nuclear power capacity to be tripled by 2050 as part of the fight against global warming.But rejecting all nuclear projects because of these setbacks would be "an error", Grossi ins...

SOFIA, Bulgaria, October 19, 2023--Westinghouse Electric Company today signed memorandums of understanding with key Bulgarian suppliers to support the upcoming AP1000® nuclear projects at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant site in northern Bulgaria, and other projects throughout the region.

Appointment of Thierry Le Mouroux to the EDF Group’s Executive Committee As of January 1st, 2024, Thierry Le Mouroux will be appointed as Executive...

17.10.2023 - Appointment of Thierry Le Mouroux to the EDF Group’s Executive Committee As of January 1st, 2024, Thierry Le Mouroux will be appointed as Executive Vice-President responsible for the advance planning of the future Nuclear Projects and Construction ...

Federal prosecutions involving top executives at SCANA and Westinghouse over their failed nuclear venture continue.

The plan for a nuclear power “renaissance” in Britain lacks detail and reads more like a “wish list”, MPs have warned.

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The US Department of Energy has invited interested communities to apply for a share of USD16 million for resources to help them learn more about consent-based siting of used nuclear fuel management and interim storage. Meanwhile, the State of Nevada is seeking a resumption of the licensing procedures for the Yucca Mountain repository - with the aim of securing a permanent end to the project.

Nevada leaders are hoping a new motion will terminate the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project once and for all.