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South Korea launches design of 250 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor Helios

The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), in collaboration with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and KEPCO E&C, has initiated the design of the next-generation sodium-cooled fast reactor Helios. The reactor is planned to have an electrical output of 250 MWe, based on the existing 100 MWe-class sodium-cooled fast reactor Salus-100 design, targeting large-scale power consumption applications such as AI data centers and industrial parks. Lee Je-hwan, head of the Fourth Generation Reactor Technology Development Department at KAERI, stated that future demand for large-scale carbon-free electricity around AI data centers and industrial parks...

2026-07-30

China and Russia Discuss Cooperation on Non-Energy Applications of Nuclear Technology in Beijing

On July 24, Rosatom hosted a Russian-Chinese business matchmaking event in Beijing, focusing on cooperation in the non-energy applications of nuclear technology. Held at the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in China, the event was attended b

2026-07-27

The 30th meeting of the China-Russia Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues was held in Beijing.

On July 24, the 30th meeting of the Subcommittee on Nuclear Issues—held under the mechanism of regular meetings between Chinese and Russian heads of government—took place in Beijing. The meeting was co-chaired by Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosa

2026-07-27