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CNNC Signs Cooperation Agreement with IAEA in High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Field

On September 14 local time, on the opening day of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, a China exhibition themed "Small Modular Reactors and Comprehensive Utilization of Nuclear Energy" opened concurrently. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority Shan Zhongde, Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Office at Vienna and Other International Organizations and China's Permanent Representative to the IAEA Li Song, and CNNC General Manager Zhang Tao jointly visited the exhibition and witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement in the high-temperature gas-cooled reactor field between China Nuclear Energy and the IAEA. Grossi inquired in detail about nuclear energy innovation solutions and comprehensive utilization including high-temperature gas-cooled reactors and Linglong One, and expressed interest in the progress of China's small modular reactor construction...

2026-09-15

Energoatom and the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Sign Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement

On August 13, Pavlo Kovtoniuk, head of Ukraine's national nuclear energy company Energoatom, and Ihor Kryvtsun, director of the E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, signed a scientific and technical cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, the two parties will integrate scientific research and engineering technical resources to provide technical support for the safe operation of nuclear power units and other nuclear energy facilities, and will cooperate in areas such as extending the service life of reactor installations and the feasibility study and implementation of new nuclear power unit projects...

2026-08-15

CGN Medical and West China Hospital of Sichuan University Sign Proton Therapy Innovation Technology Cooperation Agreement

On August 14, the 32nd China International Medical Instruments and Equipment Exhibition & Technology Exchange Conference (China-Hospeq 2026) opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. CGN Medical was invited to exhibit under the theme of "Precision Radiotherapy · Nuclear Medicine Empowerment," showcasing achievements in the healthcare sector including the Hezhi® proton therapy system and the Hejia® germanium-gallium generator. The exhibits covered radiotherapy solutions, new medical isotopes, SiPM chips for molecular imaging, radiation protection, and medical device sterilization. On the first day of the exhibition, representatives from relevant departments and institutions visited the CGN Medical booth, learning about CGN's product layout and technological progress in the nuclear medicine field, and showing interest in its efforts in the domestic substitution of high-end medical equipment...

2026-08-15

China Bio-Pharma: Enters Cooperation Agreement with Stella Pharma on Boron Neutron Therapy Drug

China Bio-Pharma Holdings Limited announced on August 12 that the company, Pengbo (Hainan) Boron Neutron Medical Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan's Stella Pharma Corporation signed a legally binding Master Cooperation Agreement on August 11, 2026, to jointly advance the development and commercialization of Steboronine in China. Steboronine is described in the announcement as the world's first approved boron neutron therapy drug, applied in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Under the agreement, the cooperation between the two parties is divided into a development phase and a commercialization phase. During the development phase, the cooperation aims to leverage real-world data, real-world evidence, and real-world studies generated by the China Bio-Pharma Group to facilitate Stella Pharma in obtaining and maintaining, as soon as possible, marketing approval from China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for Steboronine for the treatment of head and neck cancer; after Stella Pharma obtains marketing and manufacturing approval from the Japanese government for Steboronine for meningioma, the relevant China filings may also be extended to the meningioma indication.

2026-08-12

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

SPIC Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Shandong Provincial Government

On August 7, SPIC and the Shandong Provincial Government signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Jinan. Prior to the signing, Liu Mingsheng, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of SPIC, held working talks with Lin Wu, Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress. Zhou Naixiang, Deputy Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Governor of the Province, together with Liu Mingsheng, witnessed the signing of the strategic cooperation agreement. Zhang Haibo, Member of the Standing Committee of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor, Shan Yi, Member of the Standing Committee and Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, and Lu Hongzao and Chen Haibin, Members of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Presidents of SPIC, attended the events. Lin Wu, on behalf of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, expressed gratitude to SPIC for its long-term strong support for Shandong's development and introduced the province's economic...

2026-08-10

Argentina and Ecuador Sign Six Cooperation Agreements, Including Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Argentine President Javier Milei and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa held a bilateral meeting at the Carondelet Palace in Quito on August 7, signing six cooperation agreements. The agreements cover trade, nuclear energy, air transportation, judicial cooperation, cyber defense, and marine resource protection, indicating that the two countries are attempting to establish a closer cooperation framework on security and economic issues. Energy and technological cooperation was also a key component of the meeting. The two sides signed a cooperation agreement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, emphasizing the promotion of nuclear applications in civil fields through exchanges between scientific research institutions, technical cooperation, and joint research and development projects. Such cooperation helps enhance...

2026-08-08

CGN and Shandong Provincial People's Government Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

On August 5, China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd. and the People's Government of Shandong Province signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Jinan. Zhou Naixiang, Deputy Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Shandong Province, and Pang Songtao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd., witnessed the signing. Zhang Haibo, Member of the Standing Committee of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor of Shandong Province, and Cai Zhen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice General Manager of China General Nuclear Power Group Co., Ltd., signed the agreement on behalf of both parties respectively. According to the agreement, the two parties will carry out multi-level, multi-field, and multi-form cooperation and exchanges in accordance with laws and regulations, with a focus on frontier innovation areas such as nuclear energy development and utilization, deep-sea offshore wind power, new energy industries, and nuclear technology applications, intensifying cooperative development efforts to support Shandong Province in building a pilot zone for green, low-carbon, and high-quality development.

2026-08-06

TAE Technologies and Black Moon Energy Sign Helium-3 Supply Cooperation Agreement

On August 5, local time, fusion energy company TAE Technologies announced a cooperation agreement with Black Moon Energy Corporation (BMEC). The two parties will collaborate on helium-3 (He-3) fuel supply solutions and commercial development needed for the future commercialization of fusion energy. Under the agreement, Black Moon Energy will supply helium-3 fuel to TAE Technologies. TAE Technologies CEO Michl Binderbauer stated that the agreement helps accelerate the company's energy goals through alternative fuel supply solutions. The company noted that its fusion technology pathway offers high flexibility in fuel cycle selection, allowing it to choose more cost-competitive fuel cycles based on long-term fuel market changes.

2026-08-06

U.S. and Paraguay Sign Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano signed a strategic civil nuclear energy cooperation memorandum of understanding in Washington on August 4. According to relevant information, the two sides signed what is commonly referred to as the "123 Agreement," which establishes the basic framework for bilateral cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy. The 123 Agreement originates from Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act, passed in 1954. This provision authorizes the United States to transfer civil nuclear technology for energy or scientific purposes to partner countries under specific conditions. As a prerequisite, the recipient country must comply with International Atomic Energy...

2026-08-05

Dutch ULC-Energy and US McDermott sign cooperation agreement to advance Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the Netherlands

Dutch nuclear development company ULC-Energy and US engineering and construction firm McDermott announced on August 2 the signing of a cooperation agreement to support the project development of Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in the Netherlands. The cooperation includes integrating SMR energy supply solutions with energy-intensive industrial processes, leveraging McDermott's experience in energy transition and industrial decarbonization (low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture and utilization), combined with ULC-Energy's nuclear project development capabilities. The two parties previously collaborated in 2023 to study industrial hydrogen production using "Rolls-Royce SMR + solid oxide electrolyzer," with ULC coordinating and McDermott providing engineering design and cost information for thermal integration/plant layout systems. McDermott's Senior Vice President of Low Carbon Solutions, Rob Shaul, stated that the agreement consolidates the existing relationship and reflects a shared commitment to advancing low-carbon energy in the Netherlands; the company has a long-standing presence in the country with its Hague center supporting projects across Europe. ULC-Energy CEO Dirk Rabelink noted that nuclear energy is effective when integrated into the energy system, and that SMRs flexibly supply electricity, heat, and hydrogen, with earlier cooperation having demonstrated this pathway, expressing hope to expand to other applications.

2026-08-03

Follow-up consultations on ROK-US nuclear-powered submarine and nuclear cooperation agreement progress slowly

According to a South Korean diplomatic source on July 31, South Korea and the United States have yet to finalize the schedule for the second working-level consultation, and the follow-up talks originally planned for July have not yet taken place. The consultations are aimed at implementing the security-related agreements outlined in the joint statement issued at last year's summit between the two countries, including South Korea's introduction of nuclear-powered submarines and the revision of nuclear cooperation arrangements regarding uranium enrichment and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing. The two sides previously held their first working-level consultation in Seoul on the 2nd and 3rd of last month. U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker led a cross-agency delegation to South Korea at the time to discuss the implementation of the security agreement with the South Korean side. Observers...

2026-08-02

Yeongdeok-gun, South Korea, Signs Cooperation Agreement with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction

On July 29, Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, signed the "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for New Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Regional Development" with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) at the KHNP headquarters in Gyeongju. Under the agreement, both parties will strengthen collaboration in the process of advancing the new nuclear power plant, including expanding local enterprise participation, creating job opportunities, cultivating local talent, improving education and welfare infrastructure, and cooperating in administrative support and licensing procedures. At the same time, both sides will establish a mechanism for continuous communication with the local community to align project construction with regional development. In June 2025, Yeongdeok-gun was selected as the site for two new large-scale nuclear power plants promoted by the South Korean government and KHNP...

2026-07-30

Chinese Delegation Attends 2026 Annual Meeting on Implementation of Bilateral Cooperation Agreement between Ministry of Science and Technology and ITER Organization

On July 7-8, 2026, the 2026 Annual Meeting on Implementation of the Bilateral Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the ITER Organization was held at the ITER Organization Headquarters. Deputy Director Yan Xiaohong of the Nuclear Fusion Center led the Chinese delegation to the meeting. The Chinese delegation conducted in-depth exchanges with senior ITER management and relevant department heads on topics including project progress, personnel dispatch, public outreach and science education, and international schools. During the meeting, both sides agreed that the ITER Project has made significant progress since the 2024 baseline update. ITER Deputy Director-General Kamada highly commended the outstanding performance of the Chinese consortium in the assembly of the tokamak, noting that the installation efficiency of individual sectors has more than tripled, playing a core role in advancing the project's critical path. China expressed its commitment to further deepening comprehensive cooperation with the ITER Organization and contributing Chinese strength to the successful implementation of the ITER Project.

2026-07-15

Academia Sinica and Huazhong University of Science and Technology sign a cooperation agreement to jointly establish a joint research center for nuclear fusion technology.

On July 22, the Central Research Institute and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) signed a cooperation agreement in Wuhan to establish a Joint Research Center for Nuclear Fusion Technology. Fan Sheng, Party Secretary and Chairman of the

2026-07-27