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Indonesia is accelerating its nuclear energy development plan

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi stated that, with the support of the IAEA, Indonesia is accelerating its nuclear energy development plan, including small modular reactors (SMRs). Grossi met with Arif Satria, Head of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), during the 70th IAEA General Conference in Vienna. The two sides reviewed existing cooperation projects and discussed the agency's technical support following Indonesia's recent earthquake, including the application of non-destructive testing technology and isotope hydrology technology...

2026-09-17

Kazakhstan Delivers National Statement at the 70th IAEA General Conference, Outlining Nuclear Energy Development Strategy

On September 15, 2026, during the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Gumar Sergazin, Head of the Kazakh Delegation and Vice Chairman of the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, delivered an official national statement on behalf of the country. In his remarks, Gumar Sergazin highlighted Kazakhstan's core priorities in the nuclear industry, including advancing nuclear energy and nuclear industry development, promoting nuclear science and nuclear medicine research, and deepening international cooperation, among other key topics. The statement particularly emphasized the important historical significance of the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site. Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation...

2026-09-16

Uzbekistan Presents Its Nuclear Energy Development Strategy in London

At the 51st World Nuclear Association (WNA) World Nuclear Symposium held in London, a delegation from the Uzbekistan Atomic Energy Agency (Uzatom) presented the country's strategic plans and initiatives for developing nuclear energy. At the special seminar on new approaches to nuclear energy, the Uzbek side highlighted the integrated nuclear power plant (AES) project that combines large VVER-1000 units with small Ritm-200N reactors, and stated that Uzbekistan is actively committed to expanding international cooperation and experience exchange in the nuclear energy field.. During the event, the Uzbek delegation also held talks with French nuclear fuel giant Orano, the World Nuclear Association, the World Nuclear University, Canadian engineering giant AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin)...

2026-09-16

Utah Energy Hub Seeks Diversified Growth: Coal, Nuclear, and Data Centers in Parallel Development

On August 12, at the Carbon & Emery Energy Collaborative meeting held in Price, Utah, local government and energy companies discussed regional economic development, coal production, nuclear energy projects, and the electricity demand driven by data centers. The core message conveyed at the meeting was that while coal remains a vital pillar for Carbon County and Emery County, the future of energy and economic growth no longer depends on a single source, but rather requires the combined support of coal, nuclear energy, and emerging industries. Carbon County Commissioner Jared Haddock noted that the county's taxable value has decreased by approximately $1 billion over the past decade, putting greater pressure on local government to maintain its tax base. To avoid...

2026-08-16

Kazakh scholars call for integrated radioecological monitoring system in border regions amid Central Asian nuclear power development

As energy demand continues to grow in Central Asian countries, nuclear power is becoming an important direction in regional energy policy. Kazakhstan has decided to build its own nuclear power plant, while neighboring countries such as Uzbekistan are also advancing or preparing similar projects. Nuclear energy is regarded as a key option for ensuring electricity supply and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but its development cannot be limited to the construction of power plants alone. It must be accompanied by a comprehensive ecological and radiation safety assurance system, particularly in areas where cross-border impacts may exist. Although modern nuclear power plants are designed in accordance with strict international safety standards, environmental monitoring cannot be predicated on the probability of accidents. The impact of large industrial facilities on the surrounding environment requires...

2026-08-10

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

Research Reactors Support Kazakhstan's Safe Nuclear Energy Development

Against the backdrop of growing demand for low-carbon electricity, nuclear energy is being regarded by many countries as a key energy option. Kazakhstan is also advancing its own nuclear energy development. Equally critical to the construction of nuclear power plants is the long-term research, testing, and validation of nuclear fuel, structural materials, reactor operating conditions, and safety systems. Research reactors and experimental facilities are precisely the core platforms undertaking such work. Unlike power reactors, which primarily target electricity generation, research reactors are closer to specialized nuclear science laboratories. Researchers can study the behavior of nuclear fuel and structural materials, simulate different reactor operating states, including off-normal conditions, test new technologies, and validate engineering solutions subsequently used in nuclear...

2026-08-09

UK Poll Shows Nearly Half of Public Support Nuclear Energy Development

A new UK opinion poll shows that nearly half of respondents support the country's development of nuclear energy to address climate change and energy security challenges. Although public concerns over nuclear power plant safety persist, with growing awareness of the intermittency of renewable energy and rising calls to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the role of nuclear energy in the UK's energy mix is attracting increasing attention. The survey results show that 48% of respondents consider nuclear energy an important component of achieving net-zero emission targets, while 29% hold opposing views. The main reasons for supporting nuclear energy include its reliability and low-carbon characteristics. Unlike renewable sources such as wind and solar, nuclear power plants...

2026-08-03