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OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Director-General Attends Civil Nuclear Energy Workshop in London

William D. Magwood IV, Director-General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), attended the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Civil Nuclear Energy Workshop held in London, United Kingdom, on July 15-16. Themed "Collaborative Advancement of Implementation," the workshop brought together government officials, industry representatives, and international stakeholders from Europe, Eurasia, and beyond to discuss how international cooperation can support the delivery of nuclear energy projects. Magwood delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony and subsequently engaged in a conversation with Maria Korsnick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)...

2026-08-04

Study Shows Sustained Deuterium Fusion in Palladium and Titanium Metal Foils at Ultra-Low Energies

U.S. researchers have observed a low-energy deuterium fusion phenomenon in thin palladium and titanium metal foils: when the incident deuteron energy drops to levels where fusion reactions are generally expected to weaken significantly or even nearly cease, the reactions continue to occur. Experiments show that as incident energy decreases, the fusion rate does not continue to decline exponentially but instead enters a plateau region below approximately 2 keV. At the lowest detectable energy, the measured low-energy fusion rate exceeds predictions from isolated-nucleus models by more than 10^18 times. Image courtesy of Marina Light/University of California, Davis. The related research was conducted by teams at the University of California, Davis and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory...

2026-08-04

China's installed nuclear power capacity reaches 135 million kW

According to the National Energy Administration: As of now, there are a total of 120 nuclear power units in operation and approved for construction in mainland China, with an installed capacity of 135 million kW, maintaining the world's largest overall scale. Among them, 62 units are in operation with an installed capacity of 66.14 million kW, ranking second in the world and accounting for 1.6% of the country's total installed power capacity; 58 units are approved for construction with an installed capacity of 69.51 million kW, ranking first in the world. In recent years, the share of nuclear power generation in China's national energy structure has remained stable at around 5%. In 2025, the national nuclear power generation reached 485.2 billion kWh, accounting for 4.6% of total electricity generation. The "15th Five-Year Plan Carbon Peak Action Plan" specifies that by 2030, the installed capacity of nuclear power in operation should reach approximately 110 million kW. To address more...

2026-08-04

Romania purchases nuclear electricity from Ukraine via Moldova to fill gap left by Cernavoda Unit 1 outage

Romanian state-owned nuclear power company Nuclearelectrica announced on August 3 that it purchased electricity from Ukraine, using Moldova's state-owned power supplier Energocom as an intermediary. Although the specific transaction amount is confidential, the price will be determined at market rates. This purchase is intended to compensate for the power gap caused by the shutdown of Unit 1 at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, thereby mitigating the impact on Romania's energy market. According to the statement, the purchase price will reference official prices on regional spot exchanges, particularly during peak demand hours from 7 PM to 10 PM. Given the widespread heatwave and tight electricity demand currently affecting Romania and Europe, the market...

2026-08-04

Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory Receives CNAS Accreditation

Recently, the Zhangzhou Energy Chemistry Laboratory received the laboratory accreditation certificate issued by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS). CNAS is the national accreditation body designated by the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Certification and Accreditation and the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Accreditation Bodies, and its accreditation results can achieve international mutual recognition under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement of the International Accreditation Forum. The company's chemistry laboratory strictly benchmarked against CNAS-CL01:2018 "Accreditation Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories," and solidly advanced various foundational tasks including the preparation of system documents, implementation of quality control, enhancement of personnel skills, and metrological traceability of equipment. After trial operation, internal audit...

2026-08-04

The 14th "Charm of Nuclear Power" National Nuclear Science Summer Camp Concludes in Shanghai

On August 1, the 14th "Charm of Nuclear Power" National Nuclear Science Summer Camp concluded in Shanghai. The event was jointly hosted by the Chinese Nuclear Society and China National Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (CNNP), organized by the Nuclear Power Operation Research Institute, and co-organized by Qinshan Nuclear Power. The closing activities focused on public communication of nuclear energy, science popularization brand building, and youth nuclear science communication, presenting the achievements of nuclear science popularization and the development of the nuclear industry through thematic sharing sessions, corporate standard releases, science IP launches, and nuclear science explainer demonstrations. At the public communication themed event held on the closing day, Zhang Jing, Director of the Division for Europe and Central Asia at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Jiang Yi, Member of the Party Leadership Group and Head of the Discipline Inspection Group of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's East China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision, Gao Keli, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Nuclear Society, and a relevant official from CNNC's Shanghai Market Development Department delivered speeches respectively. Representatives from the China Atomic Energy Authority, the National Energy Administration, the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) Shanghai Office, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shanghai Nuclear Power Office, as well as industry experts, science popularization workers, and all summer camp participants attended the event. A relevant official from CNNP delivered the closing address on behalf of the organizers.

2026-08-04

Unit 2 of Romania's Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant can only operate for about 5 more days due to the continuously declining water level of the Danube River

Unit 2 of Romania's Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant is expected to operate for only about five days due to the declining water level of the Danube River. Romeo Urjan, the plant's director, stated that if the Danube's water level continues to drop at a rate of 2 to 3 centimeters per day, Unit 2 will soon cease operation. Unit 1 has already been shut down due to insufficient water flow. Urjan emphasized that despite this, Unit 2 continues to operate within normal parameters, and nuclear safety is not under any threat. To alleviate the situation, relevant authorities are preparing to deploy four barges to divert more water to the plant, hoping to raise the water level by 7 to 8 centimeters, thereby extending the plant's operating time. Related...

2026-08-04

Zhongyan Dadi Secures Consecutive Wins for Two Major Projects at a Nuclear Power Plant in Zhejiang

Recently, Beijing Zhongyan Dadi Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongyan Dadi"), as a member of a consortium, has successfully won consecutive bids for the BOP sub-project construction works (Section 1) of Units 1 and 2 at a nuclear power plant in Zhejiang, as well as geotechnical-related projects for the waste treatment center sub-project. This successful bid represents a significant achievement in the company's continued deep engagement in national-level key nuclear power infrastructure, fully demonstrating Zhongyan Dadi's technical strength, mature performance capability, and core market competitiveness in nuclear power engineering construction. Planning renderings of the awarded projects The nuclear power plant in Zhejiang is a national key clean energy benchmark project, holding important strategic significance for optimizing the energy structure of the Yangtze River Delta region and advancing green, low-carbon transformation...

2026-08-04

Second Ring of Steel Containment Vessel for Reactor Building of Unit 2 at Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Hoisted into Place

At 9:57 on August 4, the second ring of the steel containment vessel (hereinafter referred to as CV Ring 2) for the reactor building of Unit 2 at Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant was successfully hoisted into place. The CV Ring 2 hoisted this time is the third ring segment of the steel containment vessel for Unit 2, with a hoisting weight of nearly 890 tons. During the assembly phase, the installation of multiple discipline items, including annular air ducts, steel structural annular corridors, and U-shaped supports for air turbulence, was completed simultaneously for this module, effectively reducing the risk of cross-operation interference in subsequent internal construction of the nuclear island. This approach fully leveraged the advantages of modular construction and effectively translated the concept of "modularize wherever applicable, prefabricate wherever installable" into tangible engineering outcomes. During the assembly and hoisting of CV Ring 2 for Unit 2, Liaoning Nuclear Power, in collaboration with...

2026-08-04

IAEA Inspects Ukrainian Energy Company Substations

On August 3, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) completed its latest inspection of key substations belonging to a Ukrainian energy company. The inspection aimed to assess energy infrastructure, particularly critical facilities affecting the safe operation of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. The Ukrainian side granted the IAEA delegation access to critical high-voltage substation systems for comprehensive monitoring. This comprehensive monitoring of substations was made possible by the expansion of the IAEA's mandate in September 2024. Under the new mandate, international inspectors can monitor not only the safety status of nuclear power plants but also the critical transmission system facilities that ensure their stable operation. Notably...

2026-08-04

Moscow Cable Company Shield to Supply 4 km of Busbar Trunking for Units 3 and 4 of Leningrad NPP Phase II

Moscow Cable Company (Shield) will supply four kilometers of transmission lines for the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant. The company will manufacture 10 kV and 24 kV generator voltage transmission lines for Units 3 and 4 of Leningrad NPP Phase II. These transmission lines meet the highest reliability and safety requirements of the nuclear industry and are equipped with current transformers and voltage transformers produced by Cable Shield Company. The transmission lines will be manufactured at the enterprise in the city of Kovrov, where new production capacity for cable trays was built last year. Currently, the plant's annual production capacity reaches 12,000 meters of cable trays. According to statistics, over 400,000 meters of transmission lines produced by the company have been put into operation...

2026-08-04

IIT Hyderabad launches nuclear technology training programme

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), in collaboration with Pune-based technology company Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd. (CEEPL), has launched a three-month full-time residential training programme to train engineers and industry professionals for India's expanding civil nuclear energy sector. The programme, named Anugyan-Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), is described as India's first industry-academia collaborative initiative dedicated specifically to engineering talent development in the nuclear energy sector, with a focus on bridging the gap between academic curricula and nuclear industry engineering practice.

2026-08-04

Bulgarian Energy Minister to Inspect Unit Operations at Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

Bulgaria's Ministry of Energy announced on August 3 that Energy Minister Iva Petrova will visit the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant on August 4. Experts from the Ministry of Energy, along with representatives of the management of Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and the Electricity System Operator (ESO), will accompany her. According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy, the visit will focus on understanding the current operational status of Units 5 and 6 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, assessing the impact of the abnormally low Danube River water level on plant operations, and reviewing measures taken by the Ministry to ensure the security of Bulgaria's electricity system. On August 2, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy stated that despite the Danube River water level dropping to a historic low, the two nuclear units at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant...

2026-08-04

Syntec Optics Secures Fusion Energy Orders, AI Data Center-Related Orders Exceed $4 Million

Syntec Optics Holdings, a U.S. custom manufacturer of high-precision optics and photonics, announced on August 3 that it has recently secured a new batch of fusion energy-related orders, with order volume reaching 7 times the amount of similar orders at the end of last year. According to the company, this round of renewed orders involves special optical components for fusion reactors. These components will serve compact high-performance fusion reactors, helping related equipment conduct observation and control in extreme high-temperature environments. Fusion reactor operating environments feature extremely high temperatures, imposing stringent requirements on the precision, stability, and reliability of optical devices. Syntec Optics stated that since entering...

2026-08-04

Lifting of Steel Liner Module 1 for Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant Successfully Completed

A key construction milestone was reached at the Guangdong Taipingling nuclear power construction site, where the 2,000-tonne crawler crane of CNNC Machinery Engineering precisely completed the lifting and positioning of Steel Liner Module 1 for Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant. The entire lifting operation lasted 2 hours and 12 minutes, with smooth and orderly lifting, lowering, and slewing movements, and strict control over safety and quality throughout the process, marking the official commencement of main structure construction for the nuclear island reactor building. As the core barrier of the reactor containment, the steel liner module safeguards the nuclear safety defense line, and modular lifting is also a key technical step in the batch construction of Hualong One reactors. The steel liner module lifted this time integrates the base plate in one formed piece, featuring a large diameter, thin shell wall, and relatively low stiffness...

2026-08-04