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Framatome has inaugurated a EUR 30 million pilot facility in Paimboeuf, France, to apply chromium coatings to zirconium alloy cladding tubes for nuclear fuel assemblies, with industrial qualification targeted by end-2026 and series production planned for early 2027.

NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India, a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF France, have signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement to pursue power projects in India and neighbouring countries. The new venture will develop, own and operate pumped storage, hydropower and other renewable energy projects. It will also undertake activities in power distribution,...

NTPC and EDF Power Solutions India have established a 50:50 joint venture to develop and operate various energy projects, including pumped storage, hydropower, and other renewable energy initiatives. The partnership aims to support decarbonization efforts in India and neighboring countries.

Recent international nuclear news includes renewed discussions in the Philippines regarding nuclear power, remarks from the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference, and updates on Électricité de France’s small modular reactor timeline.

EDF is supporting Serbia’s nuclear programme with a preliminary technical study and additional work planned for the first phase, alongside human resources and organisational capacity building assistance.

Under a new non-exclusive agreement, Technip Energies will provide experienced personnel to support EDF’s project and construction management activities for the EPR2 programme, with work integrated alongside EDF staff to strengthen execution discipline and schedule predictability.