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Installation of Spacer Dampers Begins on Offshore Section of Haiyang Xin'an Nuclear Power Transmission UHV Project

On July 28, the installation of spacer dampers was fully initiated on the offshore section of the 1000 kV Haiyang Xin'an Nuclear Power Transmission UHV Project, marking the final critical phase of the world's first UHV project dedicated to nuclear power transmission. This project is China's first UHV project involving offshore construction. It starts from Xin'an Town, Haiyang City, Yantai, and ends at Tuanwang Town, Laiyang City, Yantai, with a total length of 80.36 km. It is constructed with double-circuit lines and a total of 161 towers. The project commenced in June 2025 and is scheduled for completion and commissioning in October 2026. Prior to this, the Yanwei UHV Project had successfully achieved loop closure, connecting the nation's first provincial-level UHV double-ring network in Shandong. The Haiyang Xin'an Nuclear Power Transmission Project is a key node of this double-ring network...

2026-07-30

Hefei Compact Fusion Energy Experimental Device Accelerates Construction

On July 27, the Compact Fusion Energy Experimental Device (BEST), located in Sanshigang Township, Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, is accelerating its construction. From aerial footage, the construction at the project site is progressing in an orderly manner, with related work continuing to unfold. The BEST device is a follow-up project to the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) and will conduct further experimental validation based on the first-generation EAST device. As a key experimental platform for future fusion energy applications, BEST is expected to become the world's first compact fusion energy experimental device, providing support for the transition of fusion energy from scientific experiments to engineering applications. ...

2026-07-30

North China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Conducts On-Site Supervision of Main Pump Shaft Design and Manufacturing at Shanghai Electric KSB Nuclear Pump and Valve Co., Ltd.

To continuously enhance the localization quality of active equipment such as main pumps and the effectiveness of key technology improvements, the North China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision (hereinafter referred to as the North China Office) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently conducted on-site supervision of the wet winding main pump shaft design and manufacturing activities at Shanghai Electric KSB Nuclear Pump and Valve Co., Ltd. This supervision focused on the quality reliability of design improvement measures for main pumps, conducting detailed inspections on the standardization of design change processes, verifying key processes such as material acceptance, heat treatment, and hot sleeve assembly, with particular attention to the correlation between improvement measures and root cause analysis, the effectiveness of improved processes, and the compliance of various inspection and test results. It also required...

2026-07-30

Shidaowan Nuclear Power Company Successfully Completes Member Support Activity for Predictive Maintenance and Equipment Condition Monitoring

On July 24, Shidaowan Nuclear Power Company successfully completed the member support activity for predictive maintenance and equipment condition monitoring, laying the foundation for further optimizing the predictive maintenance and equipment condition monitoring management and technical systems of the High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor (HTGR) Demonstration Project, and promoting the transformation and upgrading of the equipment management model. The member support activity, lasting five days, was organized by the Nuclear Power Branch of the China Nuclear Energy Association, aiming to leverage the expertise of industry experts to drive the transformation of the equipment management model of the HTGR Demonstration Project from breakdown maintenance and periodic maintenance to data-driven predictive management, thereby strengthening the foundation of nuclear safety and operational economy. The expert team for this activity was led by Chen Lunshou, former Deputy Chief Engineer of Sanmen Nuclear Power Co., Ltd...

2026-07-30

Moffitt Cancer Center Activates Proton Therapy Center in Florida, USA

Moffitt Cancer Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, announcing the official opening of the Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation Proton Center at the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center. Located in the Speros Global R&D Park in Pasco County, Florida, it is recognized as the first proton therapy center in the Tampa Bay area. Moffitt Cancer Center stated that the activation of the proton therapy center will provide local patients with more precise radiotherapy options. Built in collaboration with IBA, a particle accelerator technology company, the center will use proton therapy to deliver targeted radiation to tumors, improving tumor targeting accuracy while minimizing impact on surrounding healthy tissues. According to reports, the...

2026-07-30

Russian regulator inspects nuclear fuel cycle safety compliance at Ural Electrochemical Plant

On July 27, the Department for Supervision of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities, Ship Nuclear Power Plants and Radiation Hazardous Facilities of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision of Russia conducted a routine on-site comprehensive inspection of the Ural Electrochemical Plant Joint-Stock Company located in Novosibirsk, focusing on verifying the enterprise's compliance with relevant federal laws, regulations, and regulatory license terms on the use of atomic energy. The inspection covered multiple aspects of the operational safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, including the implementation of responsibilities of the operating organization in safety assurance, maintenance of performance of important safety systems and components, safety control during technical process implementation, compliance with decommissioning requirements for nuclear facilities, and safety of radioactive waste treatment...

2026-07-30

Princeton University and PPPL Launch Collaborative Graduate Program in Plasma Science and Technology

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facility, and Princeton University recently launched the Collaborative Research Program in Plasma Science and Technology (CRPST). This two-year program, which began on July 1, 2026, aims to establish a more formal joint mentorship mechanism and expand opportunities for Princeton University graduate students in engineering, physics, and related disciplines to participate in research at PPPL. Under the program, selected students will be jointly mentored by a PPPL scientist and a Princeton University faculty member. Students will work at PPPL at least one day per week, participate in relevant research groups, and use laboratory facilities to advance their projects...

2026-07-30

SuperCritical Obtains Exclusive License for Uranium Extraction from Seawater Technology, Plans Industrial Deployment in the United States

SuperCritical Materials Corp., a U.S. developer of nuclear fuel and critical materials infrastructure, announced on July 24 that it has obtained an exclusive license from Battelle Memorial Institute for a patented uranium adsorbent technology used to extract uranium from seawater. The technology was originally developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and its research partners. Battelle Memorial Institute currently manages eight national laboratories for the U.S. federal government. SuperCritical stated that the technology has been verified to extract uranium from seawater...

2026-07-30

Superyacht Industry Explores Nuclear Power Transition, Calls for Early Safety and Regulatory Preparation

During the 2026 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the application prospects of nuclear propulsion technology in the superyacht sector became a focal point of industry discussion. Experts attending the event believe that although nuclear-powered superyachts still have a long way to go before commercial application, the relevant discussions are no longer confined to the conceptual stage. The industry needs to start preparing early on issues such as design, safety, operation, and regulation. Engel-Jan de Boer, Global Yacht Business Manager at the UK-based maritime professional services organization Lloyd's Register, stated during the conference that with the rapid development of maritime nuclear technology...

2026-07-30

Northeast China Regional Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Organizes 2026 Northeast Regional Radiation Monitoring Comparison and Technical Exchange Activity

To further enhance the radiation monitoring capability and level in Northeast China and deepen technical exchanges and cooperation in radiation monitoring within the region, the Northeast China Regional Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Northeast Supervision Station), relying on the Northeast Base of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, recently organized the 2026 Northeast Regional Radiation Monitoring Comparison and Technical Exchange Activity. Frontline monitoring technical experts from units including the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center, provincial-level radiation monitoring institutions of the three northeastern provinces, Liaoning Hongyanhe Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., and CNNC Liaoning Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. participated in this event. This technical exchange activity closely aligns with the actual...

2026-07-30

Northwest Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Completes Routine Supervision and Emergency Assessment of Thorium-based Molten Salt Reactor

Recently, the Northwest Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the Northwest Supervision Station) organized a supervision team to conduct routine nuclear and radiation safety supervision and comprehensive emergency drill assessment for the 2 MW Liquid Fuel Thorium-based Molten Salt Experimental Reactor (hereinafter referred to as the Thorium-based Molten Salt Reactor) of the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics). This supervision focused on the operational safety of the Thorium-based Molten Salt Reactor, effluent and environmental monitoring, radiation safety of nuclear technology utilization projects, and comprehensive emergency drills. The supervision team, through document review, on-site verification, and record tracing, primarily examined the effectiveness of the quality assurance program, personnel training and authorization, effluent and environmental monitoring records, emergency system documents, and the rectification records from previous inspections. At the same time, the supervision team observed the comprehensive emergency drill on-site and provided guidance based on actual conditions, conducting a full-process assessment of accident response procedures, cross-departmental coordination, and emergency response measures. In response to the issues and deficiencies identified during the supervision, the supervision team held a special communication meeting with the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics and proposed rectification requirements.

2026-07-30

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Meets ITER Organization Director-General

Starting at 4:50 p.m. on July 29, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi met with Pietro Barabaschi, Director-General of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Organization, who was visiting Japan. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes. (Photo source: Japan Cabinet Public Affairs Office) Hayashi welcomed Barabaschi's visit to Japan. He stated that fusion energy has been listed as one of the 17 strategic areas in Japan's growth strategy. Japan looks forward to progress in the ITER project and believes it will play a significant role in advancing the realization of fusion energy and enhancing energy security. Hayashi...

2026-07-30

American Fusion Company Launches Texatron Test Program at Texas Tech University

American Fusion Company announced on July 29 that, after completing preliminary laboratory preparations and verifying the remote ignition system, the company has launched the Texatron test program at Texas Tech University. The company is the developer of proprietary technologies related to the Texatron fusion engine. According to the company, a total of seven members of the American Fusion engineering and scientific team conducted a one-day preparation session at the research facilities of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University. The activities included laboratory environment setup, inspection of instrumentation and supporting systems, system interface verification, and preparation for Texatron platform operation...

2026-07-30

Ontario Invests Additional $4.6 Million in McMaster Nuclear Reactor to Expand Medical Isotope Production Capacity

The Government of Ontario, Canada, recently announced an additional investment of $4.6 million in the McMaster Nuclear Reactor to expand the production capacity of life-saving medical isotopes, supporting more cancer patients in accessing the critical radioisotopes needed for diagnosis and treatment. From left to right: Josip Zikic, Chief Nuclear Officer at McMaster University; Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities, Research Excellence and Security; Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mining; Susan Tighe, President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University; and Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. (Georgia Kirkos/McMaster University) This investment builds on a previous $18 million...

2026-07-30

Russia Completes Manufacturing of Second RITM-200 Reactor Unit for Leningrad Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker

On July 29, Rosatom's ZiO-Podolsk Mechanical Plant in the Moscow Region completed the manufacturing of the second RITM-200 reactor unit for the Leningrad nuclear-powered icebreaker. With this, the manufacturing of all major equipment for the reactor compartment of this under-construction 22220-type universal nuclear-powered icebreaker has been fully completed. The Leningrad nuclear-powered icebreaker began construction in January 2024. The naming of the vessel is linked to the 80th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, with veterans and survivors of the siege proposing that this new-generation nuclear-powered icebreaker be named Leningrad. Following Rosatom's tradition of naming reactor units, the two completed reactor units of the Leningrad have been named "Iskra" and "Grom," commemorating the operations that broke and ultimately lifted the Siege of Leningrad between 1943 and 1944.

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