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Indonesian UGM Student Travels to Canada to Study Nuclear Energy Program Development

Marcchelino Chrisrichy Cosmo Hutama, a nuclear engineering student at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), has been selected for the 2026 Nuclear Innovation Bootcamp (NIB 2026). Organized by the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, the bootcamp will be held from July 26 to August 8, 2026, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Marcchelino is the only Indonesian participant among the 26 trainees from 13 countries in this year's cohort. The bootcamp focuses on nuclear...

2026-08-24

Hainan Danzhou Plans to Integrate Nuclear Power into Yangpu 220kV Power Grid

On August 21, the "New Advantages of the Free Trade Port 'Showcase' — Danzhou New Energy System Industrial Chain Cooperation Matchmaking Conference" was held in Shanghai. Representatives from nearly a hundred enterprises, investment and financing institutions, industry associations, and professional service organizations attended the event to exchange views on topics such as new energy system development and green, low-carbon industrial transformation, and signed a batch of cooperation agreements on site. Regarding nuclear power-related planning, Hainan Power Grid Co., Ltd. stated that it is accelerating the construction of a new-type power system featuring zoned power supply and tiered operation in Danzhou. According to the plan, by 2030, a relatively independent new-type power grid will take shape across Danzhou, with nuclear power directly connected to the 220kV power grid in the Danzhou-Yangpu area. By then...

2026-08-24

Iran Says Its Atomic Energy Organization's Medical Products Serve Over 1.5 Million Patients Annually

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, recently stated that more than 1.5 million patients in Iran use diagnostic and therapeutic products developed by the organization each year, and related medical products have also been exported to multiple countries. Eslami made these remarks at a ceremony held by Iran's nuclear industry to celebrate Physicians' Day. He said that promoting the application of advanced treatment methods is one of the key directions of Iran's scientific and technological development. The progress made by Iranian researchers in cold plasma technology has opened up a "brand-new and promising path" for medical applications. He stated that plasma technology has not only achieved notable results in the research field but has also played a role in healthcare settings.

2026-08-24

Radexel leads South Korea's KRW 35.2 billion project to develop magnetically controlled radiotherapy equipment

South Korean medical device company Radexel announced on August 24 that it has been selected as the lead institution for a global flagship project, partnering with Asan Medical Center, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), and other organizations to develop next-generation radiotherapy equipment based on magnetic field control. The project is a national strategic R&D initiative jointly promoted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, with a total investment of KRW 35.2 billion, including KRW 27.95 billion in government funding, over a seven-year period. Under the plan, the Radexel consortium will develop a Magnetically Controlled Radiotherapy (MPRT) system. This technology controls secondary...

2026-08-24

Ghana Says Nuclear Energy Key to Meeting Future Electricity Demand

Ghana's Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, stated that Ghana will diversify its energy mix through nuclear power development, providing affordable, reliable, and low-carbon electricity for industrialization and economic growth. Speaking recently at the opening ceremony of the third U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Accra, Jinapor said that Ghana's electricity demand continues to grow, hydropower development potential is becoming limited, and thermal power generation costs are relatively high, prompting the country to explore other affordable energy options, including nuclear energy. The summit's theme was "Building and Sustaining Africa's Nuclear Workforce." He noted that when the Akosombo Dam was first completed, Ghana's peak electricity demand was approximately 300 megawatts, while the dam's generating capacity exceeded 1,000 megawatts; currently, Ghana's peak electricity demand has risen to about 4,500 megawatts. Rising thermal power generation costs have pushed up overall energy costs, making energy mix diversification a practical necessity.

2026-08-24

Ukrainian Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General Discuss Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Safety in Phone Call

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on August 22 that he had a phone call with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, during which the two sides focused on the current nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, particularly the safety status of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Sybiha stated that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is currently under Russian control, and the related military presence remains a major source of nuclear safety risk. The two sides exchanged views on issues related to the plant and emphasized the need for close coordination based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. Sybiha also noted that he values Grossi's personal engagement in relevant matters, as well as...

2026-08-24

Japan's GX Promotion Organization Invests in Nuclear Fusion Startups

Japan's Green Transformation Promotion Organization (GX Promotion Organization) has invested in two startups, focusing on nuclear fusion-related technology and plastic recycling businesses respectively. The public funds invested are expected to be approximately 3 billion yen; when private sector funds are included, the total related investment is expected to reach approximately 20 billion yen. The two companies are Kyoto Fusioneering and JEPLAN. Among them, Kyoto Fusioneering is primarily engaged in the development of nuclear fusion engineering technology, while JEPLAN is involved in circular economy businesses such as plastic recycling. Details of the investment are expected to be officially announced by the relevant parties. This investment is seen as part of Japan's push to industrialize its green transformation.

2026-08-24

Calm Prevails Around Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated on August 22 that the situation in the area surrounding Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant remains calm. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Likhachev said the Bushehr plant has remained largely quiet. He noted that over the past few months, no concerning incidents have occurred at the plant itself, in its vicinity, or in related towns. Located in southern Iran, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is a key nuclear facility for the country. According to Likhachev, no abnormal signals have been detected in the operation and security situation of the plant and its surrounding areas.

2026-08-24

Russia Advances Development of Nuclear-Powered Underwater Natural Gas Carriers

Mikhail Kovalchuk, Director of the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute and Chairman of the Scientific Expert Council of the Russian Federation Maritime Board, recently stated that nuclear-powered underwater natural gas carriers could help Russia secure energy exports via the Northern Sea Route. Speaking at a joint meeting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Transport, Kovalchuk reported on the project's progress, noting that the first phase of development for this type of gas carrier has been completed, with the second phase currently underway. Gazprom has allocated dedicated funding for the project. Kovalchuk indicated that the development of such vessels holds significant...

2026-08-24

Atom High-Tech Adds New Radiopharmaceutical Production Base in Changchun

The Jilin Provincial Medical Products Administration issued a public notice on August 21 stating that, in accordance with the Drug Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Radiopharmaceuticals, the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Drug Production, and other relevant provisions, following on-site inspection and review approval, it intends to issue the Radiopharmaceutical Production License to Changchun Atom High-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The public notice period is 5 working days, subject to public supervision. The notice information shows that the registered address of Changchun Atom High-Tech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is located at No. 770 Shengye Road, Beihu Science and Technology Development Zone, Changchun City, Jilin Province, and the proposed production address for the license is consistent with the registered address. The proposed production scope for this license is small-volume injections for in vivo radiopharmaceuticals, involving products such as Sodium Pertechnetate [99mTc] Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Methylenediphosphonate Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Methoxyisonitrile Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Pentetate Injection, Technetium [99mTc] Ethyl Cysteinate Dimer Injection, and Technetium [99mTc] Etifenin Injection.

2026-08-24

Taishan Nuclear Power Achieves Full-Process Digitalization for Two Major Environmental Monitoring Inspections

Recently, the central station inspections of the Plant Environment and Meteorological Monitoring System (KRS) and the Hydrological and Water Quality Monitoring System (YSI) buoy inspections at Taishan Nuclear Power Plant have officially entered full-process digital operation, with all related inspection tasks integrated into the GFIS (Taishan Inspection Data Monitoring System) for online workflow, marking the end of the paper-based inspection sheet era. In the central station equipment room of the environmental laboratory, inspectors can complete online data entry and upload via mobile office devices after verifying data accuracy. △Inspection interface Previously, these two inspection tasks relied on paper-based recording, with inspection data manually transcribed on site and handed over offline for review, making real-time verification and sharing of information impossible. The mountains of paper forms not only made data retrieval time-consuming and laborious but also hindered equipment operation and maintenance quality assessments. Driven by the company's digital transformation initiative, these two inspection tasks have now embarked on the path of digitalization.

2026-08-24

Hengyang New Radiopharmaceutical Isotope and Drug Industrialization Project Officially Launched

On August 22, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hengyang New Radiopharmaceutical Isotope and Drug Industrialization Project was held in Hengyang, Hunan Province. Officials from Hengyang City and Zhuhui District, representatives from relevant colleges of the University of South China, investment institutions, and relevant personnel from New Radiopharmaceutical Medical attended the event. Cai Jiming, Chairman and President of New Radiopharmaceutical Medical, stated at the ceremony that the project's landing in Hengyang represents an important strategic layout for the company's nuclear medicine business. From contract signing to construction commencement, the project has received support from local governments, partners, and relevant organizations. The company will leverage this project as an opportunity to continue advancing the transformation of innovative achievements in the fields of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Wang Jing, Deputy Mayor of Hengyang City, stated that Hengyang...

2026-08-22

China Nuclear Power Industrial Internet Platform Optimization Project Passes Technical Acceptance

On August 18, China Nuclear Power organized the technical acceptance of the centralized R&D project "Optimization, Expansion, and Application Deepening Research of the Nuclear Power Industrial Internet Platform" in Wuhan. The expert panel reviewed the project team's report on the completion of project objectives, research content, technical indicators, and expected outcomes, examined the documentation, and after inquiry and discussion, unanimously agreed that the project has comprehensive research content, met technical indicators, achieved outstanding innovation results, demonstrated good pilot application effects, and maintained complete and standardized documentation, approving the technical acceptance. The Nuclear Power Industrial Internet Platform (DHP) serves as the solid group-level foundation for China Nuclear Power's digital development, undertaking the coordination of data element circulation across multiple bases and reactor types,...

2026-08-22

CNNC Particle and Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing Carry Out Joint Learning and Co-building Activity

On August 20, CNNC Particle and the Beijing Institute of Medical Device Testing carried out a joint learning and co-building activity. Representatives from both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as Party building leading business development, joint development of technical standards, and enhancement of inspection and testing capabilities. Wu Wei, Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of CNNC Particle, Wu Kechun, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Institute, and more than twenty Party member representatives from both sides participated in the event. At the beginning of the event, the CNNC Particle delegation visited the Institute's laboratories to gain first-hand understanding of its technical capabilities and research progress in inspection and testing. The Institute's advanced experimental platforms and technologies left a deep impression on the visitors. During the discussion session, Wu Kechun and Wu Wei delivered speeches respectively. Both sides...

2026-08-22

Argentina's Nucleoeléctrica Argentina adjusts organizational structure to boost nuclear service exports

The Board of Directors of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina SA held a meeting on August 12, 2026, and approved Resolution No. 1018, authorizing adjustments to the company's organizational structure with a focus on supporting the development of new business units, particularly the export of specialized nuclear services to international markets. This adjustment provides organizational support for the company's earlier formal incorporation of "provision of services to foreign nuclear facilities" into its corporate purpose. In recent years, the company has participated in projects and services related to nuclear facilities in Canada, Brazil, China, South Korea, and Spain, and has developed proprietary technological solutions applicable to CANDU reactors. Under the new structure, the company's management...

2026-08-22