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South Korea Establishes New Specialized Agency to Advance Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Project

South Korea's Ministry of National Defense stated on the 11th that President Lee Jae-myung presided over a State Council meeting that day, deliberating and approving amendments to the "Enforcement Decree on the Organization of the Ministry of National Defense and Its Affiliated Agencies" and the "Enforcement Decree on the Organization of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration and Its Affiliated Agencies." Under the amendments, South Korea will establish a new specialized agency to advance the nuclear-powered submarine construction project. According to the relevant arrangements, a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Policy Planning Group will be established under the Ministry of National Defense, responsible for coordinating the formulation of policies and systems required for nuclear-powered submarine construction and facilitating cooperation among relevant agencies. On the side of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the existing Korean Submarine Project Group is planned to be reorganized and expanded into a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project Group, with the concurrent establishment of a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Project Team and a Nuclear Power System Project Team...

2026-08-12

First batch of experimental stations at Russia's Siberian Circular Photon Source expected to be operational by end of 2026

On August 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting of the Council for Science and Education that the first research stations of the Siberian Circular Photon Source (SKIF) synchrotron are expected to be commissioned by the end of 2026. At the meeting, Putin noted that the Siberian Circular Photon Source is currently one of the world's most powerful particle accelerators, with some parameters being unique, capable of helping researchers conduct in-depth studies of the structure of matter at the atomic and molecular levels. He also stated that Russia needs to accelerate the development of future technologies, concentrate efforts on priority tasks, and make more efficient use of national strategic scientific resources, including research institutions, advanced digital computing resources, and unique biological resources. The Siberian Circular Photon...

2026-08-12

The Third Symposium on Economic Operation Analysis of Key Nuclear Power Enterprises in 2026 Convened

On the afternoon of August 11, the Shanghai Nuclear Power Office organized and convened the Third Symposium on Economic Operation Analysis of Key Nuclear Power Enterprises in 2026. Lu Haibin, Director of the Shanghai Nuclear Power Office, attended the meeting, and Zhou Ling, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Nuclear Power Office, presided over the meeting. Heads from 10 entities, including China Nuclear Engineering, Huaneng Nuclear Energy Research Institute, Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute, State Nuclear Power Operation and Maintenance, State Nuclear Power Automation System Engineering, CGN Digital Technology, East China Electric Power Design Institute, Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group, Shanghai Electric Power Station Group, and Jianing New Materials, participated in the discussion. Lu Haibin noted that with the joint efforts of all units within the system, the overall development of the city's nuclear power industry in the first half of the year maintained a sound momentum, with economic operation characterized by "expanded scale and optimized structure." Each unit...

2026-08-12

First Integrated Hoisting of Nuclear Island Steel Liner Module 5 with Attached Electrical and Instrumentation Cable Tray System within CGN

At 15:30 on August 10, 2026, with the successful positioning of Steel Liner Module 5 in the reactor building of Unit 3, the attached electrical and instrumentation (E&I) cable tray system was simultaneously placed, marking the successful completion of the first "Five-ization" installation project for Module 5 attached E&I cable trays within China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN). Traditional nuclear power Module 5 construction adopts a serial mode of "structure first, installation second, commissioning last." The E&I construction for Module 5 of Unit 3 at Taipingling Phase II innovatively adopted an integrated scheme of "prefabrication-installation-integral hoisting." E&I construction was advanced to the module assembly stage, changing the traditional on-site dispersed work method. Through prefabrication of steel materials in workshops, delivery to the site for welding and installation, a large amount of high-altitude, cross-operational...

2026-08-12

Yu Yingrui Appointed Chief Engineer of NPIC

On August 11, entrusted by the Human Resources Department of CNNC, the Nuclear Power Institute of China (NPIC) held a cadre announcement meeting. The meeting announced that the group company decided to appoint Yu Yingrui as Chief Engineer of NPIC. Yu Yingrui, born in August 1978, male, Han ethnicity, member of the Communist Party of China. He assumed the position of Chief Engineer of NPIC in August 2026.

2026-08-12

Unanimously Approved! China's First ISO International Standard in the Field of Fusion Fueling Officially Released

On August 10 local time, the international standard ISO 19991:2026, "Fusion Technology — Experimental Magnetic Confinement Fusion Facilities — Ultrasonic Molecular Beam Injection Fueling Technology for Fusion Devices," formulated by China, was officially released. Earlier, during the final voting process, all 12 countries, including France, Germany, and Russia, cast affirmative votes. This is the first ISO international standard in the field of fusion fueling and the second ISO international standard in the fusion field led by the Southwestern Institute of Physics (SWIP) under the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). Ultrasonic molecular beam injection fueling technology is a key fuel supply technology for controlled nuclear fusion devices. This technology, an advanced fusion fueling technology originally developed by China, forms high-speed, directional molecular beams through adiabatic gas expansion. It features high speed, strong directionality, relatively high fueling efficiency, and low particle recycling, significantly enhancing the fuel control capability of fusion devices. It has been applied to more than ten magnetic confinement fusion experimental devices both domestically and internationally.

2026-08-11

2026 Technical Exchange Conference on Key Issues in Nuclear Accident Safety Analysis Successfully Held in Shenzhen

To further enhance the level of emergency technical support for nuclear power plants, consolidate nuclear safety barriers, and promote the development of industry technical standards, the 2026 Technical Exchange Conference on Key Issues in Nuclear Accident Safety Analysis was recently held in Shenzhen. The conference was hosted by the Nuclear Safety Branch of the Chinese Nuclear Society and co-organized by the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Nuclear Emergency and Rescue Center of China General Nuclear Power Group, and the China Nuclear Power Research Institute Co., Ltd. Participants included experts and young researchers from China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd., China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd. (CNPE), Nuclear Power Institute of China, Nuclear Power Operation Research Institute, CNNC Nuclear Operation & Maintenance Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Tsinghua University,...

2026-08-11

Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Company Signs Medical Cooperation Agreement with Hainan Western Central Hospital

Recently, Huaneng Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. signed a medical cooperation agreement with Hainan Western Central Hospital, comprehensively strengthening the health and safety defense line for enterprise employees and safeguarding nuclear power production safety. The two parties agreed to leverage the hospital's high-quality medical resources to open a green channel for employees' emergency medical treatment, carry out routine occupational health examinations and health science education, establish a rapid transport and treatment linkage mechanism for sudden injuries or illnesses at the plant site, and efficiently handle various on-site emergency medical situations. After the signing ceremony, relevant personnel from Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Company visited the Emergency Department and Outpatient Building at the Baimajing Binhai Campus, gaining detailed insights into emergency treatment procedures, rescue equipment configuration, and emergency rescue operation models, and engaging in discussions with medical staff on topics such as on-site industrial injury handling and emergency medical response to sudden health events.

2026-08-11

Flammable Gas Analysis Completed for Legacy Transuranic Waste Containers at U.S. Savannah River Site

AIKEN, South Carolina — The Solid Waste and Deactivation and Decommissioning team at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) recently completed a critical task, performing flammable gas analysis on multiple legacy high-dose-rate transuranic (TRU) waste containers. The results confirmed that these containers meet safety requirements for shipment to an underground waste disposal facility. Following this analysis, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management will resume shipments of remote-handled transuranic waste drums from the Savannah River Site (SRS) to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico for permanent disposal. Flammable gas sampling is an important safety step prior to the transportation and disposal of transuranic waste. Workers...

2026-08-11

The "13th Five-Year" Science and Education Infrastructure Cosmic Ray Physics Research and Detection Technology Platform Project Passed Acceptance

On July 29, 2026, the Finance Bureau of the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized the acceptance meeting for the Cosmic Ray Physics Research and Detection Technology Platform Project (hereinafter referred to as the Research Platform). The meeting was chaired by Wei Zichao, Director of the Investment and Infrastructure Projects Division of the Academy. Tan Zhouliang, Vice President and Member of the Party Leadership Group of the Chengdu Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Liu Congzhan, Deputy Director of the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered speeches respectively. Academician Cao Zhen, Project Manager of the Research Platform, gave an overall introduction to the project construction, and Researcher Zhang Shoushan of the project team presented a summary report on the project construction. Subsequently, the acceptance expert group inspected the construction and installation works on site, verified the procurement, installation, and operation of project equipment, and verified the completion of project investment...

2026-08-11

Curium Acquires Belgium's Abscint, Expanding HER2-Targeted Gallium-68 PET Oncology Radiopharmaceutical Diagnostics Pipeline

On August 10, 2026, radiopharmaceutical company Curium announced the completion of its acquisition of Abscint SA, a Belgian clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company. The transaction grants Curium global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to ABS-011, further expanding its oncology PET radiopharmaceutical diagnostics portfolio. ABS-011 is an investigational gallium-68-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceutical diagnostic tracer targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 is an important biological target in multiple cancers, including breast cancer and gastric cancer. Based on available information, ABS-011 is designed to enable whole-body quantitative imaging of HER2 expression, and following further clinical development and regulatory approval, has the potential to provide more comprehensive HER2 status information for patient characterization and clinical assessment.

2026-08-11

US Hanford Submits Permit Modification Applications to Accelerate Tank Waste Cleanup via "Vitrification + Grouting"

The U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Field Office recently submitted two permit modification applications to the Washington State Department of Ecology, planning to accelerate the cleanup of radioactive waste in tanks at the Hanford site through a dual-track treatment strategy of "vitrification + grouting." The DOE stated that this approach is expected to reduce risks from aging tanks and save taxpayers billions of dollars. The waste primarily targeted by these applications is low-activity liquid waste processed through the Tank-Side Cesium Removal system, which removes more than 99.9% of radioactive materials from the treated waste. The DOE stated that the proposed permit changes would integrate tank-side treatment, grout solidification, and out-of-state disposal into a standardized process to continue advancing the treatment and transfer of some waste beyond the capacity of the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant.

2026-08-11

UK Office for Nuclear Regulation Publishes New Safeguards Guidance

The UK Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) published updated guidance on 10 August to help nuclear facility operators meet new requirements under the Nuclear Safeguards (EU Exit and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. The amending regulations, which came into force in July this year, are regarded as a significant adjustment to the UK's nuclear safeguards regime. Safeguards measures are primarily used to verify whether a state complies with its international obligations, ensuring that nuclear materials in civil nuclear programmes are not diverted to non-peaceful purposes. The amendment modernises safeguards reporting requirements, with operators transitioning from the previous basic technical characteristics reports to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standardized design information questionnaire. The new regulations also...

2026-08-11

Russian RADON Discusses Technical Solutions for Recovering Disused Sealed Radiation Sources

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise RADON recently held a meeting of its Scientific and Technical Council to discuss technical solutions for recovering disused sealed ionizing radiation sources (DSIRS) from container-free storage facilities. The meeting was chaired by Artyom Ivanov, Deputy Director General for Science and Development, Doctor of Economics, and was attended by company experts as well as representatives from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Russian State Agrarian University, and ODC UGR Joint-Stock Company. The meeting focused on reviewing a project proposal submitted by RADON's Volgograd branch in the southern region. The project was presented by Dmitry Semenko, General Director of the Volgograd branch, and aims to dismantle the...

2026-08-11

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Next-Generation CT Technology in Vietnam, Bringing Imaging Diagnostics Closer to the Clinical Frontline

At the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Vietnam Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Siemens Healthineers showcased two new advances in CT: the second-generation photon-counting CT system NAEOTOM Alpha Class, and the SOMATOM On.site mobile CT system, making its debut in Vietnam. These two product lines target high-precision imaging diagnostics and point-of-care bedside examinations respectively, reflecting how CT technology is moving beyond the mere pursuit of image quality toward greater clinical scenario adaptability and workflow optimization. The NAEOTOM Alpha Class is the next-generation product following the global launch of NAEOTOM Alpha in 2021. Photon-counting CT provides physicians with richer diagnostic information through higher detail visualization and multi-energy data acquisition...

2026-08-11