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Nuclear: why ASN authorized the extension of a reactor beyond 40 years
This is a first for a reactor over 40 years old in the French nuclear fleet. The nuclear safety authority (ASN) has issued a positive opinion to EDF to extend…
The new nuclear reactor started in the United States reminds me of Olkiluoto – although only seven years late
The financial newspaper Financial Times estimates that the now completed reactor may remain one of the last in the United States. Yesterday, Monday, a new nuclear reactor began commercial electricity…
a Franco-German EPR nuclear reactor enters service 13 years late
As Germany closes its last nuclear power plants this weekend, Finland is commissioning Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor. The EPR Olkiluoto 3, of Franco-German design, will alone produce 14% of…
New images from the Fukushima reactor raise concerns
Published: Just now full screen A spokesperson for the operator Tepco shows the newly taken images from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Photo: Shuji Kajiyama/AP/TT Images taken by…
Problem-ridden test phase soon over for new reactor
The nuclear power project was originally supposed to be completed in 2009, but has been marked by seemingly endless delays and cost overruns. Last autumn, test operation finally began late.…
Sweden’s largest nuclear reactor is taken out of operation after fuel damage
Oskarshamn 3 – which is Sweden’s largest nuclear reactor – shuts down for eight days. – It’s unfortunate and we don’t like it either, but the fuel damage needs to…
New reactor in full operation only in mid-March
The nuclear power project was originally supposed to be completed in 2009, but has been marked by seemingly endless delays and cost overruns. Last year, test operation finally began, raising…
Latest news – The reactor is started up earlier than planned
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Reactor shutdowns can lead to higher electricity prices
Reactor 3 at the Oskarshamn nuclear power plant is Sweden’s largest reactor and accounts for approximately one third of Swedish nuclear electricity. But starting next Friday, the reactor will be…
Iran is building a new nuclear research reactor
Iran has begun construction of a new 10-megawatt nuclear research reactor in the province of Isfahan. According to the news of the Iranian official agency IRNA, the construction of the…