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Manila Electric Company Advances Small Modular Reactor Feasibility Study in the Philippines

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its power generation arm, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), have commissioned U.S. engineering firm Sargent & Lundy and its Philippine local partner, AMH Philippines Inc. (AMH), to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). MGEN announced on September 1 (local time) that the study is part of a $2.8 million technical assistance program provided by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The program was officially announced in February 2026, with the goal of completing the study by the fourth quarter of 2027...

2026-09-01

Fourteen academic societies in South Korea call for protection of KRR-1 research reactor auxiliary buildings

On September 1, fourteen academic societies and associations, including the Korean Nuclear Society, issued a statement welcoming the temporary registration of the reactor hall and auxiliary buildings of Research Reactor Unit 1 (KRR-1, TRIGA Mark-II) in Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, as nationally registered cultural heritage, and urged Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the owner of the site and buildings, to promptly submit a formal registration application. Panoramic view of KRR-1, South Korea's first research reactor. Korea National Heritage Administration The Korea National Heritage Administration had placed the KRR-1 reactor hall and auxiliary buildings on the temporary list of nationally registered cultural heritage on July 1 through the emergency measures system, suspending related demolition work. However, if a formal registration application is not submitted by the end of December this year, the temporary listing will lapse and demolition work may resume.

2026-09-01

South Korea to Launch National Radiation Monitoring Center in 2027

The South Korean government reviewed and approved the "2027 Budget Plan" at a cabinet meeting on September 1. According to the budget arrangement, South Korea will launch the National Radiation Monitoring Center in 2027 to centrally collect and manage national environmental and marine radioactive information; simultaneously, it will expand the Nuclear Safety Information Sharing Center to strengthen direct communication with residents near nuclear power plants. The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has allocated 1.4 billion KRW for the construction and operation of the National Radiation Monitoring Center. The project aims to strengthen the environmental radioactivity monitoring and analysis system to address regulatory demands arising from the expansion of domestic nuclear power utilization in South Korea and the increased operation and construction of nuclear facilities in neighboring countries. The National Radiation Monitoring Center is planned...

2026-09-01

Beijing Jiluntai's ¹⁷⁷Lu-JLT003 Injection Receives IND Approval for Treatment of Integrin αvβ3-Positive Malignant Tumors

Beijing Jiluntai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has recently achieved progress in radiopharmaceutical R&D. Its self-developed Class 1 innovative therapeutic radiopharmaceutical ¹⁷⁷Lu-JLT003 Injection (generic name: ¹⁷⁷Lu-AB-3PRGD2) has obtained the Clinical Trial Approval (IND) from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), intended for the treatment of integrin αvβ3-positive malignant tumors. ¹⁷⁷Lu-AB-3PRGD2 is a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical targeting integrin αvβ3. Integrin αvβ3 is highly expressed on various solid tumor cells and tumor neovascular endothelial cells, while showing low expression in normal tissues, a characteristic that...

2026-09-01

Singapore to Seriously Evaluate Nuclear Energy Options to Safeguard Energy Autonomy

Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on August 31, before concluding his official visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, that Singapore has not yet decided whether to adopt nuclear energy, but must seriously study whether nuclear energy is applicable to the country, preserving autonomous options for future energy supply and avoiding being constrained by external conditions during the energy transition. Both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are oil and gas producers and are also advancing nuclear power projects to enhance the resilience of their energy systems. Kazakhstan is currently building its first nuclear power plant in cooperation with Russia; Uzbekistan has held the groundbreaking ceremony for its first small modular reactor nuclear power plant and initiated design work...

2026-09-01

Russia's Leningrad Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Electrical Distribution Equipment Passes Inspection

The Nuclear-Powered Vessels Division of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has recently completed an inspection of the new electrical distribution equipment for the Project 22220 universal nuclear-powered icebreaker Leningrad. The inspected equipment includes shore power distribution panels and low-voltage distribution panels, manufactured by Novaya ERA company of St. Petersburg. The Leningrad is currently under construction at the Baltic Shipyard, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). The inspection was carried out by RS survey engineers upon the enterprise's application. The inspection results confirmed that the relevant equipment meets the requirements of current Russian regulations, and the manufacturer has been issued the corresponding registration certificates. The shore power distribution panel is used for...

2026-09-01

Russia's Leningrad NPP resumes hot water supply to Sosnovy Bor

On August 31, 2026, Russia's Leningrad NPP resumed hot water supply to the city of Sosnovy Bor via the district heating station (BRT) after completing scheduled maintenance. Dmitry Tsygankov, workshop manager of the turbine department at Leningrad NPP, stated that the plant had successfully completed BRT-related maintenance work in August, including chemical cleaning of heat exchange equipment, overhaul of pumping equipment, industrial safety assessments, and the necessary hydraulic pressure tests of pipelines. He said that the BRT is now supplying hot water to the city and industrial zone as planned, and the plant is preparing for the scheduled start of the Sosnovy Bor heating system; the heating system will be put into operation once outdoor temperatures drop to the appropriate level.

2026-09-01

Russian scientists use 3D-printed tungsten grid to improve X-ray imaging quality, potentially reducing patient radiation exposure

The press service of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science recently stated that a Russian research team has used 3D printing technology to manufacture a tungsten-based anti-scatter grid for X-ray machines, with partition thickness only one-third that of similar products. The researchers believe this achievement could help reduce patient radiation exposure during X-ray examinations while maintaining medical image quality. During X-ray imaging, some rays scatter after passing through human tissue, creating background noise that weakens image contrast. Clinical equipment typically suppresses such interference through anti-scatter grids. Traditional anti-scatter grids are mostly made of lead, but lead has low mechanical strength and imposes high requirements on processing techniques, resulting in...

2026-09-01

Russia's SKIF Synchrotron Announces Criteria for Selecting Future Research Teams

On August 31, Andrei Bukhtiyarov, Deputy Director of the Shared Use Center of the Siberian Circular Photon Source (SKIF) synchrotron, stated that the scientific innovation of research proposals will be one of the key criteria when selecting research teams for future experiments at SKIF. According to reports, the selection process will also focus on the clarity of research ideas and the feasibility of experimental plans. Since some experiments may not be feasible under existing or planned experimental station conditions, applications will first undergo technical review to confirm whether the experiments can be conducted within the facility's capabilities. The SKIF Shared Use Center has established a Scientific Committee to review applications submitted by research teams. The Center plans to...

2026-09-01

Japan Plans to Introduce Physical AI into Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning

The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) are preparing to introduce Physical AI technology into the decommissioning operations at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to enhance the autonomous operational capabilities of robots in high-radiation environments. This technology enables artificial intelligence to autonomously control robots based on on-site conditions, performing tasks such as inspection, data collection, and cleanup. To advance this effort, an advisory organization involving the government, businesses, universities, and research institutions is planned to be established within the year, with discussions centered on technology development, equipment application, and on-site verification. The organization is expected to be led by relevant government ministries and TEPCO, and will include AI startups, robot manufacturers, and university researchers.

2026-09-01

Nuclear technology breeding helps Laos improve rice varieties and increase yields

Rice is a vital staple food and source of income for rural households in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, and serves as the foundation of the country's food security. Over 80% of local farmers grow rice, with paddy fields accounting for approximately 60% of the nation's cultivated land. To enhance food supply capacity, Laos has set a target of increasing rice production to 5.5 million tonnes. The Saphart 1 rice variety was launched at the 2023 National Seed Fair for Food Security and Nutrition. (Photo: S. Phommalath/ RCCRC) Facing challenges such as environmental change, flooding, plant diseases, and increasing pressure on agricultural systems, agricultural researchers in Laos are turning to nuclear technology to improve rice varieties. The National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute of Laos...

2026-09-01

Balakovo NPP Publishes 2025 Ecological Safety Report

Russia's Balakovo NPP released its 2025 ecological safety report on August 31, 2026. The report data show that the plant's operational activities comply with the requirements of sanitary, epidemiological, and environmental protection regulations. The report was presented in a roundtable format. Participants learned about the plant's ecological policy and the results of environmental monitoring studies, and exchanged views on relevant issues. Alexander Kurlov, head of the external radiation safety laboratory at Balakovo NPP, stated that before the plant's construction, the natural gamma background of the local area had to be measured and its upper and lower limits determined. Since the plant was put into operation, no exceedances of these limits have been recorded at the industrial site or in the surrounding areas.

2026-09-01

Australian One Nation leader calls for two nuclear reactors in Victoria

Australian One Nation leader Pauline Hanson recently stated that two nuclear reactors should be built on Australia's east coast. She also emphasized that the party's proposal differs from the nuclear power plan previously put forward by Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton. Hanson made these remarks while campaigning in Victoria for the November state election. Her statements go beyond the party's existing public policy. Under the party's published policy, Australia should build one reactor at a site supported by community consultation. Hanson said nuclear reactors are necessary, but the energy mix also needs to remain diverse, and she advocated for continuing to operate coal-fired power stations.

2026-09-01

India's TARIL Secures Generator Transformer Order for Kaiga Nuclear Power Project

On August 31, 2026, India's Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) secured an order to supply generator transformers for Units 5 and 6 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant, providing critical power equipment for the nuclear project being advanced by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in Karnataka. The order was placed by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) and marks TARIL's first order in the nuclear power sector since entering the field. Units 5 and 6 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant are located in Kaiga, Karnataka, India, developed by NPCIL, and utilize India's indigenous 700 MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) technology. Once both units are completed, they will add 1,400 MWe of nuclear...

2026-09-01

US TerraPower Awards Additional Natrium Reactor Supplier Contracts

US nuclear innovation company TerraPower announced on August 31 that it has selected 12 suppliers to continue advancing the supply chain for its first Natrium nuclear power plant—Kemmerer Unit 1 in Wyoming, USA. The project is currently under construction, and TerraPower describes it as the first utility-scale advanced reactor project under construction in the Western Hemisphere. Pat Young, Senior Vice President of TerraPower and Director of the Natrium Project, stated that securing supplier contracts is a critical step in building the resilient supply chain needed for advanced nuclear power plant construction. With the signing of these contracts, the company is expanding its network of qualified partners and advancing the key milestones required for Natrium reactor commercialization.

2026-09-01