Operations and maintenance
Newcleo has inaugurated its EUR10 million advanced nuclear fuel engineering, testing, and training center in Chusclan, France. The FASTER facility will support the development and manufacturing of mixed uranium/plutonium oxide (MOX) fuel for Newcleo's small modular lead-cooled fast reactors.
Thorizon and TNO have initiated a materials program to validate the structural integrity and operational lifespan of components within Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs). This program aims to provide data for regulatory approval and support the commercial deployment of Thorizon's MSR technology.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has delivered replacement steam generators to France, fulfilling an order placed by EDF in 2019. These components are crucial for the continued operation of pressurized water reactors (PWRs) and support France's policy of extending nuclear power plant lifespans.
The nuclear industry is prioritizing durability in both plant maintenance and policy development. Utilities are investing in upgrades and efficiency improvements, while government agencies are implementing policy changes to streamline regulatory processes.
Andhra Pradesh's thermal power stations generated a record 19,268 million units (MU) of electricity in the first half of fiscal year 2026-27, marking a 13.1% increase from the previous year. This achievement comes alongside efforts to secure fuel supplies and improve operational efficiency.
Akkuyu 1, Turkey's first nuclear power plant, has successfully completed cold hydraulic tests on its primary circuit. This milestone confirms the integrity and readiness of safety-critical components, moving the unit closer to physical startup and its goal of supplying electricity by the end of 2026.
The MARVEL microreactor project has reached significant milestones, including the delivery of its primary coolant system and federal safety approval, as it prepares for initial startup tests.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing has announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for nuclear uprates and modernization across Vistra's nuclear fleet in Pennsylvania and Ohio. This investment aims to add 433 MW of new nuclear capacity and extend plant operations for an additional 20 years.
Framatome has renewed its long-term service agreement with EDF for the Sizewell B nuclear power plant, extending maintenance and outage activities through 2040. The agreement supports the plant's operational challenges and its 20-year lifetime extension.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing a license amendment request from Holtec following a fuel loading incident at the Palisades nuclear power plant. This incident has temporarily halted restart efforts at the Michigan facility. Concurrently, the application for the Pioneer SMR is progressing.
Tianwan Unit 7, a VVER-1200 reactor, has connected to the grid in China, delivering its first electricity on October 8. This milestone follows the reactor achieving a self-sustaining controlled nuclear chain reaction. The unit will undergo further testing before commercial operation.