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Korea's Eugene MS Wins KRW 11.4 Billion Order for ITER Core Components

Korea's Eugene MS announced on August 31 that it has signed a contract with the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) to produce and supply the second batch of vacuum vessel port sealing flanges for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). The contract is valued at approximately KRW 11.4 billion, equivalent to about 44% of Eugene MS's 2025 revenue of KRW 25.9 billion. The contract period runs through December 2030. Under the arrangement, the sealing flanges will be delivered to the ITER Organization in three batches, with final inspection and related procedures scheduled for completion by June 30, 2031. The ITER vacuum vessel port sealing flanges consist of large fasteners and other components...

2026-08-31

Assam, India, Plans to Introduce Proton Beam Therapy for Cancer Treatment at a Public Hospital

Cancer treatment capabilities in Assam, India, are set to be upgraded. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state cabinet has approved the introduction of a proton beam therapy system at Gauhati Medical College Hospital. Once the project is completed, Assam will become the third region in India to offer proton beam therapy, and the hospital will be the first public hospital in India to be equipped with this technology. Currently, proton beam therapy is already in use at the Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai and the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai. The facility planned at Gauhati Medical College Hospital will become the third such treatment center in India. Proton beam therapy is an advanced form of radiotherapy used to treat cancer and certain non-cancerous tumors. Unlike conventional radiation therapy, which typically uses X-rays, proton therapy delivers precise irradiation to the tumor area using high-energy positively charged particles—protons. As proton beams enter the body, they release energy, causing DNA damage to cells. Healthy cells generally possess some capacity for repair, whereas cancer cells are less able to repair themselves, thereby inhibiting their growth and proliferation and helping to destroy tumor tissue.

2026-08-31

Construction of Radiotherapy Room at Sao San Tun Hospital in Taunggyi, Myanmar, Approximately 80% Complete

On August 30, 2026, the Chief Minister of Shan State, Myanmar, U Sai Tin Soe, accompanied by relevant officials, inspected the construction of the radiotherapy room at Sao San Tun Hospital in Taunggyi. The radiotherapy room is a single-story reinforced concrete building with a floor area of 95 feet × 52 feet, and the project is currently approximately 80% complete. During the inspection, officials from the building department reported on the project's construction progress, and the Chief Minister gave instructions on subsequent work and coordinated the necessary support. On the same day, the Chief Minister and his delegation also inspected the site for a planned five-story expansion building at the hospital and discussed related construction arrangements. Once completed, the radiotherapy room will be used to enhance the hospital's medical service capacity for radiotherapy-related care. ...

2026-08-31

Taiwan plans to include small modular reactors and nuclear fusion in new energy exploration

Taiwan's administrative agency head Cho Jung-tai stated on August 26 that, in response to the rapid global development of energy technologies, Taiwan maintains an open attitude toward new nuclear energy technologies and has gradually invested in research and evaluation of directions such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion. Relevant budgets have been included in discussions, and the central government's general budget for the next fiscal year also plans to allocate funds for engaging with and tracking global nuclear fusion technology progress. Cho Jung-tai stated at a new energy forum that day that, for Taiwan, energy types that have not yet entered large-scale commercial application or whose research and development technologies are still immature can all be regarded as targets for new energy exploration. In addition to technologies such as geothermal, small hydropower, and hydrogen energy, new nuclear energy has also been listed as a direction for future sustained observation and research...

2026-08-31

India's Nuclear Power Expansion Drives Mechanical Seal Demand; Sealmatic Positions Itself in Nuclear-Grade Supply Chain

August 29, 2026 - Sealmatic India Ltd. is leveraging its in-house mechanical seal technology and nuclear application quality certifications to expand into India's nuclear energy equipment supporting market. As India advances its nuclear power capacity expansion, demand for highly reliable mechanical seals in reactors and related pumping systems is expected to grow steadily. Although mechanical seals are not among major primary equipment such as reactors, pumps, or turbines, they play a critical role in the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of nuclear power plants. These products are primarily used in systems including main coolant, reactor coolant, auxiliary feedwater, and emergency core cooling pumps, where seal reliability, operational integrity...

2026-08-31

India's Tata Consulting Engineers Calls for Expanded Private Sector Participation in Nuclear Energy R&D

Amit Sharma, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), said that India's Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) should focus more on national strategic objectives and engage in deeper collaboration with the private sector in nuclear power generation-related fields. Sharma stated that TCE has partnered with India's nuclear program for over five decades. The DAE's original core mission was to serve national strategic needs rather than directly undertake power generation. He believes the DAE could draw on the experience of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in promoting private sector development, allowing enterprises greater scope for participation in nuclear energy R&D.

2026-08-31

India and Uzbekistan Agree to Establish Long-Term Uranium Supply Arrangement

India and Uzbekistan held leader-level talks in Tashkent on August 30, deciding to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and agreeing to establish an arrangement for long-term uranium supply from Uzbekistan to India, strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of civil nuclear energy. Following talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the two sides would establish a long-term uranium supply arrangement. The specific scale, duration, and implementation mechanism of the arrangement have not yet been announced. India has in recent years continued to diversify its nuclear fuel sources, and Uzbekistan is an important uranium resource country in Central Asia...

2026-08-31

Nova Fusion Completes RMB 1.2 Billion Pre-A Series Financing

Nova Fusion Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. recently announced the completion of its Pre-A series financing totaling RMB 1.2 billion, comprising both the Pre-A round and Pre-A+ round. The company stated that within 16 months since its establishment, it has completed a RMB 500 million angel round, a RMB 700 million angel+ round, and this round of financing, bringing cumulative fundraising to RMB 2.4 billion with a post-investment valuation exceeding RMB 10 billion. In this round, Meituan Longzhu and Hillhouse Ventures continued their participation, while Lenovo Capital and Guozhong Capital joined as new strategic investors. The company stated that the funds from this round will primarily be used for new device construction, key technology iteration, industrial base preparation, and subsequent fusion energy output verification efforts. Nova Fusion focuses on field-reversed configuration (FRC) small...

2026-08-31

Japan nuclear waste, geological disposal, literature survey, Hitachiomiya City

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is in the final stages of coordination regarding the site selection process for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste, with plans to request Hitachiomiya City in Ibaraki Prefecture to conduct a literature survey. The literature survey is the first phase of Japan's screening process for selecting a final disposal site for high-level radioactive waste generated from nuclear power generation. It primarily relies on existing literature and materials to assess whether candidate areas have safety concerns such as volcanoes and active faults. Hitachiomiya City is located in the northwestern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, bordering Tochigi Prefecture, with a population of slightly over 35,000. The city does not face the sea, with the Kuji River and Naka River flowing through its territory. Forests account for approximately 60% of the city's total area, and agriculture and manufacturing are the main industries. In recent years, the city has been promoting tourism and emerging industries leveraging the natural environment, while also facing challenges such as population decline, aging, and fiscal pressure.

2026-08-31

Hungary Plans Additional ~EUR 300 Million in Funding for Paks II Nuclear Power Plant

The Hungarian government plans to allocate an additional HUF 111.6 billion, equivalent to approximately EUR 305.5 million, to the Paks II nuclear power plant project. The funds have been included in the draft amendment to the 2026 budget, which is expected to be submitted to the Hungarian Parliament for review. According to the budget document, financial support for the Paks II project through the end of 2026 will increase from HUF 95 billion to HUF 206.6 billion, approximately EUR 565.5 million. Based on relevant calculations, over the past 12 years, the Hungarian government has directly allocated HUF 628.7 billion, exceeding EUR 1.7 billion, to the project; with the inclusion of this budget arrangement, cumulative financial support will exceed EUR 2.2 billion. The Paks II nuclear power plant involves the participation of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom)...

2026-08-31

German Chancellor Links High Electricity Prices to Hasty Nuclear Phase-Out

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany's current high electricity prices are partly attributable to the hasty closure of nuclear power plants. He believes that Germany exited nuclear energy without adequate alternative solutions and now has to bear higher costs for subsequent energy supply arrangements. In an interview, Merz said that the closure of Germany's nuclear plants was not his responsibility, and "if it were up to me, I would not have done this." He noted that the decision has already been made, and the current government cannot change the established facts nor provide a legal guarantee for grid electricity prices over the next 15 years. Merz also mentioned that the impact of the Iran conflict is one of the factors driving up electricity prices. In terms of electricity...

2026-08-31

South Korea's KNR Systems Completes Development of Robotic System for PHWR Decommissioning

KNR Systems announced on August 31 that it has completed the development of a platform system for remote cutting and dismantling of radioactive structures in Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR), with final delivery scheduled to commence in September this year. The system originates from a government-commissioned PHWR decommissioning demonstration project. The project, valued at approximately 2.8 billion KRW, was awarded in January last year, with a development period of about seven months. Upon delivery, the equipment will be installed at the Heavy Water Reactor Decommissioning Technology Center of the Korea Research Institute of Decommissioning (KRID) in Gyeongju, for use in PHWR decommissioning demonstrations. Compared with light water reactors, PHWRs have more complex internal structures and typically higher levels of radioactive contamination, making dismantling operations more challenging.

2026-08-31

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Relies on Emergency Diesel Generators to Maintain Operations

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently stated that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been relying on emergency diesel generators to maintain critical safety systems for over a week following the interruption of its external power supply. After inspections by the agency's on-site expert team, it was confirmed that as of the 23rd local time, the plant's diesel reserves could support approximately 10 days of operation, approaching the minimum regulatory requirement. According to the IAEA, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost its connection to the only remaining 330 kV Peresopravna-1 external transmission line starting on the 20th. Subsequently, the plant activated multiple emergency diesel generators to power critical equipment, including the six reactors and pumps related to spent fuel cooling and storage. The IAEA...

2026-08-31

Decontaminated soil from Fukushima used in flower beds at Saitama municipal government building

Decontaminated soil generated after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident was transported on August 30 to a government building in Saitama City, Japan, and used in a reuse project for on-site flower beds. The work took place at the Saitama Shintoshin Joint Government Building in Chuo Ward, Saitama City. Approximately one cubic meter of decontaminated soil was brought to the site, where workers dug holes in the flower beds, filled the soil to a depth of about 20 centimeters, and then covered it with approximately 20 centimeters of ordinary soil. Similar decontaminated soil reuse work was carried out on August 29 at the Sendai Joint Government Building in Miyagi Prefecture. Apart from demonstration projects within Fukushima Prefecture, this is the second reuse case conducted outside the Tokyo area. On the day of the work, approximately...

2026-08-31

Korea Hosts ROK-U.S. Nuclear Industry Cooperation Seminar in the United States

The Korea Nuclear Energy Export Industry Association (KNA) announced on August 30 that it held the ROK-U.S. Nuclear Industry Cooperation Seminar in Dallas, Texas, on August 27. The seminar was held in conjunction with NECX 2026, a major nuclear energy event in North America, with the primary purpose of consolidating the foundation for ROK-U.S. nuclear industry cooperation and creating networking opportunities for Korean companies to enter the U.S. market and participate in related nuclear projects. Approximately 70 representatives from the nuclear industry sectors of both countries attended the meeting. Participants included a Korean delegation comprising Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), representatives of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises, and officials from relevant U.S. state government agencies...

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