Industry Insight

vSMRs' success hangs on fuel supply, transportation issues

Jun 30, 2021

Very small modular reactors (vSMRs) will need highly enriched fuel that is scarce and closely monitored while developers claims of transportability are yet to be verified, say...

Retired coal sites seen as prime location for SMRs

Jun 15, 2021

Old, retired coal-fueled power plants are the perfect sites for small modular reactors (SMRs) as they provide usable infrastructure, an experienced workforce, and a compelling...

Tech advances make drones a must-have for nuclear operators

Jun 15, 2021

Technical advances in Unmanned Ariel and Ground Vehicles (UAV or UGV) mean they have quickly become a must-have piece of kit for the nuclear industry.

Overhaul gives test reactor new lease of life

Jun 1, 2021

The world’s most powerful and versatile test reactor is up for its sixth major overhaul since it began operating in 1967 and technological upgrades over the last five years mean the...

NRC fees stifle innovation, say operators, analysts

Jun 1, 2021

The user fee model employed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is stifling innovation in the sector, creating a potential bottleneck for the regulator and must be changed...

Local communities struggle with closures as Indian Point shuts down

May 11, 2021

Nuclear plant closure in the United States is devastating for the local community which has served it for decades, a cost that must be taken into consideration when planning the future...

Transport group to help streamline clean-up of UK’s legacy sites

May 11, 2021

A newly formed logistics group has brought transport companies specialized in moving nuclear materials, waste and equipment under one banner to secure and streamline the vital cleanup...

Canada lays foundations for expansive SMR industry

Apr 27, 2021

The latest SMR feasibility study prepares the groundwork for a fleet of advanced reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors across Canada in the next ten years, say the...

Canadian SMR plan gains momentum as Alberta joins accord

Apr 27, 2021

Canada’s small modular reactors (SMRs) program is expanding after the province of Alberta joined Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan in April to support the development of the...

Stakeholder coordination essential for nuclear to innovate

Apr 6, 2021

Close coordination between regulators, operators, utilities, and investors is vital if nuclear is to innovate in a safe and affordable way, say industry and regulatory experts.

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