The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines first nuclear fuel loading as the initial placement of fuel assemblies ...
The process of refueling a nuclear plant, known as an outage, is a critical, time-intensive process. Despite its ominous name, refueling outages are an essential act of preventative care for nuclear ...
With U.S. electricity demand expected to grow significantly by the end of the decade, and the U.S. Department of Energy ...
The United States has taken a step toward a 21st-century renaissance in civilian nuclear power as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has given the go-ahead for TerraPower's Natrium Gen IV reactor ...
Nuclear energy is one of the most polarizing topics when it comes to ways of generating electricity. On one hand, there are those who believe nuclear is a much better alternative to fossil fuels and ...
The Norwegian government has given Norsk Kjernekraft approval to begin work on an impact assessment for a nuclear power plant in Aure and Heim municipalities, the first step in the licensing process ...
On Wednesday, Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority announced that it is halting the relicensing process for two reactors at the Hamaoka plant after revelations that the plant’s chosen operator ...