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Ukrainian Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General Discuss Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Safety in Phone Call

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on August 22 that he had a phone call with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, during which the two sides focused on the current nuclear safety situation in Ukraine, particularly the safety status of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Sybiha stated that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is currently under Russian control, and the related military presence remains a major source of nuclear safety risk. The two sides exchanged views on issues related to the plant and emphasized the need for close coordination based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. Sybiha also noted that he values Grossi's personal engagement in relevant matters, as well as...

2026-08-24

Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake in South Korea Does Not Affect Safety of Nuclear Facilities

On August 23, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of South Korea reported that at 6:43 a.m. that day, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred approximately 21 kilometers northwest of Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It was confirmed that all nuclear reactors and related nuclear facilities in South Korea were operating stably, with no abnormalities detected. The nuclear facility closest to the epicenter was the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 83.2 kilometers away. The peak ground acceleration recorded at this plant during the earthquake was 0.0032g, far below its seismic design basis of 0.2g, and it is expected that the safety of the facility will not be affected. The Hanbit Regional Office of the NSSC has conducted emergency safety inspections at the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant site...

2026-08-24

Calm Prevails Around Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant

Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated on August 22 that the situation in the area surrounding Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant remains calm. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Likhachev said the Bushehr plant has remained largely quiet. He noted that over the past few months, no concerning incidents have occurred at the plant itself, in its vicinity, or in related towns. Located in southern Iran, the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is a key nuclear facility for the country. According to Likhachev, no abnormal signals have been detected in the operation and security situation of the plant and its surrounding areas.

2026-08-24

Huaneng Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 4 Standardized Demonstration Zone Construction Achieves Phased Progress

To thoroughly implement the safety production directives from higher authorities and effectively enhance the visual management level of safe and civilized construction at Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 4, on August 16, 2026, the special working group for the safe and civilized construction standardization demonstration zone of Huaneng Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Unit 4 went deep into the construction site to conduct a comprehensive inspection and guidance on the creation of the standardized demonstration zone for Unit 4. The inspection was led by company leaders, with the participation of relevant responsible persons from the Engineering Management Department, Safety and Quality Assurance Department, as well as major construction participating units including CNNC 22 and CNNC 5. The working group strictly followed the implementation plan, verifying item by item the setting of signage and labels in the demonstration zone, material fixed-position management, safety protection facilities, environmental sanitation...

2026-08-22

Li Qiang Chairs State Council Executive Meeting, Approves the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and Others

On August 21, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council chaired an executive meeting of the State Council, which heard a report on the construction of the new-generation communication network, made arrangements for further clearing overdue payments owed to enterprises, studied efforts to continuously improve air quality, and reviewed and approved the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents (Revised Draft)" and the "Regulations on Market Supervision and Administration Offices (Draft)". The meeting noted that it is necessary to actively adapt to the trends of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, firmly seize the opportunities presented by the construction of the new-generation communication network, adhere to application-driven and appropriately forward-looking development, coordinate the construction of basic networks, space networks, international networks, and integrated networks, and consolidate and enhance the competitive advantages of China's information and communication industry. It is necessary to...

2026-08-22

NPCIL Participates in WANO Performance Monitoring Pilot Program

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) recently voluntarily participated in the new Corporate Enhanced Performance Monitoring Program proposed by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to further enhance nuclear safety levels and operational performance. According to relevant information, as part of this pilot program, experts from the WANO Tokyo Centre visited NPCIL from August 10 to 14, 2026. The program focuses on nuclear safety and performance at the overall organizational level of nuclear power operators, aiming to promote the establishment of a more systematic performance management mechanism through continuous monitoring and improvement. During this visit, the expert team expressed recognition of NPCIL's planning and practices in promoting a culture of continuous improvement in nuclear safety and nuclear power plant operational performance...

2026-08-22

Texas Department of Public Safety Advances Airborne Radiation Detection Capabilities

The Texas Department of Public Safety recently highlighted an airborne radiation detection capability being advanced by its Aviation Operations Division. The program integrates specialized radiation detection sensors and real-time data transmission systems onto helicopters, enabling crew members to rapidly survey large areas from the air and relay relevant information to ground personnel in a timely manner, supporting homeland security and security operations for major public events. According to reports, this capability is implemented jointly by the Aviation Operations Division and the Radiation/Nuclear Unit of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. The equipment has already been used to support security operations for major events, including FIFA-related venues in Houston and Dallas, and will continue to serve...

2026-08-23

Uzbekistan Approves Radiation Accident Emergency Procedures for Nuclear Power Plants

Uzbekistan has approved radiation accident emergency procedures for nuclear power plants, specifying the handling procedures when nuclear power plants face the threat of or actually experience radiation accidents. The document was approved by the Industrial, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Committee under the Cabinet of Ministers, registered with the Ministry of Justice, and entered into force on August 20. The procedures apply to the siting, design, construction and operation stages of nuclear power plants, covering the conditions for activating emergency states, radiation dose rate criteria, operational information reporting processes, and requirements for emergency rescue organizations. According to the procedures, the emergency states of nuclear power plants are divided into two levels: emergency preparedness and emergency condition. When the former is activated, it generally means that the safe operation limits or conditions of the nuclear power plant have been exceeded, while the ionizing radiation dose rate has reached the corresponding threshold. If external natural or man-made events such as earthquakes, explosions, fires, or floods occur at the site and affect safety-related systems or safe operating conditions, an "emergency preparedness" state may also be declared.

2026-08-22

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Nuclear Safety Cooperation Dialogue

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan recently held working talks on nuclear safety, radiation safety, and environmental safety, during which the two sides exchanged views on technical and environmental issues related to the construction and future operation of Uzbekistan's nuclear power plant, and discussed strengthening cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy in Central Asia. The talks were attended jointly by representatives of relevant Uzbek ministries and agencies and a Kazakh delegation. The Kazakh delegation was led by Mansur Oshurbayev, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan's atomic energy agency...

2026-08-22

Slovakia to Seek Seat on IAEA Board of Governors

Slovakia will seek a seat on the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the Agency's General Conference in Vienna in September. The Slovak delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár. Blanár stated that Slovakia is highly dependent on nuclear energy, and securing a seat on the Board would help the country play a greater role in decision-making related to nuclear safety and energy security. Slovakia also plans to use this opportunity to promote innovative nuclear technology applications, including small modular reactors, and to continue strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. If elected, the Chair of the Slovak Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Marta Žiaková, is expected to represent Slovakia at relevant IAEA Board of Governors meetings.

2026-08-23

Russia's Novovoronezh NPP Publishes 2025 Environmental Safety Report

Russia's Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant recently released its 2025 environmental safety report to the public. The presentation of the report was arranged during navigation activities on the Don River, with participation from plant representatives, representatives of the Russian Ecological Society, personnel from relevant public institutions of Voronezh Oblast, environmental experts, journalists, and bloggers. The report focuses on the plant's impact on the surrounding environment and monitoring activities. According to Novovoronezh NPP, the plant conducts monthly water quality inspections at 24 control points along the Don River, most of which are located within urban areas. During the event, staff also demonstrated the water sampling process from the Don River at the plant's dedicated pier...

2026-08-23

Ghana Acquires Nuclear Power Plant Simulator to Advance Nuclear Talent Training

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has installed a nuclear power plant simulator at its simulation center for personnel training, operational procedure drills, and safety capacity building, in preparation for Ghana's future nuclear power program. The facility allows trainees to familiarize themselves with plant control, operations, and emergency response procedures in a controlled environment before the actual construction of a nuclear power plant. George Kofi Appiah, Manager of the Localization and Stakeholder Support Center at the GAEC Nuclear Power Institute, stated that the simulator will help Ghana develop the professional capabilities needed to safely operate nuclear facilities. The remarks were made during a media professionals' tour organized by the Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG)...

2026-08-23

South Korea Approves Restart of Shin-Kori Unit 1

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of South Korea announced on August 21 that it has approved the restart of Shin-Kori Unit 1, located in Ulju County, Ulsan. The unit has been under routine inspection since July 2. On the same day, the commission approved the unit to reach criticality. Criticality refers to the state in which a sustained nuclear fission chain reaction can be maintained within the reactor core, with a balanced neutron population. Once criticality is achieved, the reactor can gradually resume operation under safely controlled conditions. The NSSC stated that this routine inspection involved 98 inspection items required before the reactor could reach criticality, of which 86 have been completed, confirming that the unit meets the conditions for safely achieving criticality.

2026-08-22

Progress in Tritium Containment and Radiation Protection Materials Research at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recently, Associate Researcher Huo Zhipeng of the Fusion Reactor Blanket and Safety Research Center at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with his supervised master's students Zhang Jie and Chen Zuoyang, developed a class of flexible PbWO4-B4C reinforced silicone rubber composites with dual functions of tritium safety containment and nuclear radiation protection. The related research results were published in Journal of Materials Research and Technology. Future fusion facilities require comprehensive performance from radiation protection materials in tritium safety containment systems, including airtight sealing, flexibility for easy assembly and disassembly, and radiation shielding capability, for penetration hole sealing, post-maintenance, and high-flux neutron and γ-ray radiation protection. The research...

2026-08-21

Hung Hsiu-chu, Former Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, Visits CGN Yangjiang Nuclear Power Base

From August 15 to 19, the Second Cross-Strait Folk Customs and Sports Festival - Nanhai (Yangjiang) Fishing Season Opening Folk Culture Exchange Activity was held in Yangjiang. Prior to the event, Hung Hsiu-chu, former Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang and Chairwoman of the China Youth Eagle Peace Education Foundation, led a delegation to visit the CGN Yangjiang Nuclear Power Base on August 15 for an on-site inspection of the nuclear power industry's development achievements. Yang Jianbing, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Yangjiang Nuclear Power, accompanied the delegation throughout the visit and provided explanations. Zhao Yu, Second-Level Inspector of the Liaison Bureau of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, Pan Jianyong, Deputy Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee, Lu Yixian, Secretary of the Yangjiang Municipal Party Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, and Li Kun, Secretary of the Yangdong District Party Committee, accompanied the visit. During the visit, Hung Hsiu-chu and her delegation...

2026-08-21