Could UK’s nuclear power deadlock be broken by the emergence of ‘cheaper’ thorium SMR technology? January 19, 2023 Danish energy specialist Copenhagen Atomics is proposing SMRs powered by molten salt and thorium to reach the UK's nuclear ambitions.
Great British Nuclear lacks ‘overarching strategy’, warns leading advisor January 18, 2023 GBN is in need of an overarching strategy and lacks a clear role in securing the UK's energy independence, warns nuclear boss.
China’s role in UK nuclear sector poses challenges for net zero push, say think tanks January 11, 2023 China's lingering position in the UK's nuclear energy sector poses headaches for the Government, think tanks warn.
Nuclear boss urges govt to back small modular reactors with ‘pace and urgency’ January 9, 2023 The head of the UK's leading nuclear body has urged the Government to pursue SMRs with "pace and urgency."
Britain launches £75m nuclear fuel fund in renewed bid to wean UK off Russian energy January 2, 2023 The UK will continue to wean itself off dependence on Russian energy by ramping up nuclear fuel investment by £75m a year. Minister of State for Energy and Climate Graham Stuart announced the increase as the Kremlin’s war against Kyiv moves into 2023, and Europe looks to further isolate Moscow. The government will back nuclear [...]
Shapps refuses to confirm fee for buying out China’s Sizewell C stake December 14, 2022 Business Secretary Grant Shapps refused to provide a figure for the cost of buying out China's stake in proposed nuclear project Sizewell C.
Nuclear fusion: Scientists announce breakthrough that ‘paves way’ for clean energy December 13, 2022 US scientists have announced an historic achievement which could “pave the way” for clean power through nuclear fusion ignition. Calling it a “major scientific breakthrough” the experts at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) conducted the first ever controlled fusion experiment in history. The experiment, which took place on 5 December, involved getting more energy out [...]
EDF secures further funding for Hinkley Point C in new settlement December 1, 2022 EDF has secured 14 years of funding for the UK's upcoming nuclear plant Hinkley Point C in case of the risk of further delays.
Sizewell C is not enough to meet UK energy ambitions, warns nuclear boss November 28, 2022 The Government needs to approve more projects to boost the role of nuclear power in the UK's energy mix, warned NIA boss Tom Greatrex.
Ineos in talks with Rolls-Royce to build mini nuclear reactor and power Scottish chemical refinery November 27, 2022 Ineos is reportedly in talks with Rolls-Royce to build a mini nuclear reactor and power its Scottish chemical refinery. Jointly owned by China’s PetroChina, the Grangemouth factory will need to reach net-zero by 2045 to comply with the Scottish government’s environmental targets, the Sunday Telegraph reported. While Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has opposed the [...]