Operations and maintenance
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a liquid waste contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management at the Savannah River Site (SRS), is expanding its heat safety program to mitigate heat stress for its workforce.
A new uranium oxide (U3O8) storage facility has been commissioned at the Gronau plant, fulfilling a requirement from its 2005 expansion license. This facility is crucial for managing depleted uranium, a byproduct of the enrichment process, and allows for the long-term storage of U3O8 converted from uranium hexafluoride (UF6) at other sites.
Google and Oracle have entered into agreements to support nuclear power plant operations in the United States. Google's 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy will facilitate investments in 11 nuclear units, adding 890 MW of capacity and creating jobs. Oracle has committed to subscribing to a portion of the electricity from the Point Beach nuclear power plant in Wisconsin.
The Department of Energy has issued a conditional loan commitment to Vistra for upgrades and uprates at its nuclear power plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with an option for future financing at a Texas plant. These investments aim to increase electricity generation, extend operational licenses, and create jobs.
NTPC, India's largest power generation company, announced a 13% year-on-year increase in power generation for Q2 FY2026-27, reaching 117.9 billion units. The company also reported substantial growth in coal dispatch and power trading volumes, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.
India's battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity is projected to reach 45-50 GWh by the next financial year, a substantial increase from approximately 1 GWh in the last financial year. This growth is attributed to a robust project pipeline and ongoing policy support.
Ontario Power Generation has initiated a major refurbishment project at the Pickering nuclear power plant. This project aims to extend the operational life of the facility's four CANDU reactors and support the nuclear supply chain in Ontario.
Framatome has secured its first contract to supply higher enriched fuel reloads using its Advanced Fuel Management (AFM) technology, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2028. This agreement marks a significant step in nuclear fuel technology, enabling extended cycle lengths and improved burnup rates for an operational reactor. The AFM program integrates enrichment services, regulatory licensing, and fuel fabrication, with manufacturing taking place at Framatome's facility in Richland, Washington.
Caparo Power Limited is expanding its gas-based group captive power business, driven by increasing demand from industrial manufacturers and data centers. The company plans to replicate its Bawal model in other Indian industrial clusters, focusing on northern and western regions. This expansion aims to meet the need for reliable, dispatchable power while navigating fuel price volatility and evolving sustainability requirements.
France is moving forward with the decommissioning of its gas-cooled reactor fleet, with Chinon A2 serving as a benchmark project. The validation of the contractual strategy for dismantling Chinon A2's heat exchangers marks a significant step, paving the way for operational phases to begin by mid-2028. This project involves collaboration between EDF and Cyclife Engineering, and builds on lessons learned from previous decommissioning efforts.
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NTPC Ltd. has terminated a ₹413.37 crore contract with GR Infraprojects Ltd. (GRIL) for a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at its Mouda Super Thermal Power Station. The termination follows GRIL's failure to meet contractual obligations and project progress requirements. NTPC has encashed approximately ₹91 crore in securities and is re-tendering the project.