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Terrestrial Energy USA announces that the Company has informed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“USNRC”) of its plans to license a small modular, advanced nuclear reactor in the United States. TEUSA intends to commence pre-application interactions with the USNRC in 2017, a process which will lead to an IMSR400 Design Certification application in accordance with 10 CFR Part 52, or a Construction Permit in accordance with 10 CFR Part 50. TEUSA intends to make its licensing application to the agency in late 2019.…

Small modern Nuclear reactor commercial power plant design certification application was submitted to U.S National Regulatory Commision (NRC) by NuScale Power. The reactor technology could deliver a safe, flexible and carbon-free power solution with more energy diversity. The NuScale’s small modular reactors include scalable plants. The facility output can be incrementally increased depending upon the demand. The technology’s operational flexibility can also be integrated with other carbon-free renewable energy sources…

Amec Foster Wheeler announces that it has been appointed to carry out design development work on an integrated plant simulator for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor. The company will draw up technical specifications and implementation plans for the simulator along with three subcontractors: the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Fortum, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. The simulator will bring an integrated approach to the training of operators and will support the commissioning and operation phases at…

The Tennessee Valley Authority today named Mike Balduzzi its senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, effective January 23. Reporting to Joe Grimes, executive vice president, generation, Balduzzi will be responsible for leading, operating and optimizing TVA’s nuclear fleet as part of its diverse portfolio of energy generation. “Mike’s effective leadership and strong operational experience have helped us focus on achieving operational excellence throughout the organization,” Grimes said.  “His expansive…

AECOM and EnergySolutions announced that they have been selected as the decommissioning general contractor for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station through their joint venture, SONGS Decommissioning Solutions (SDS), by Southern California Edison (SCE). San Onofre is one of the largest commercial nuclear plant decommissioning projects in the United States The Decommissioning General Contract represents a significant portion of the work required to safely decommission the San Onofre nuclear plant. San Onofre is one…

Vattenfall secures long-term nuclear fuel supply by signing new commercial contracts with three different suppliers; French Areva, Russian TVEL and American Westinghouse. The value of the contracts amount to approximately SEK 1.2 Billion over the period from 2018 through 2025. The three concluded contracts are in line with the Vattenfall procurement strategy, enabling independency of individual countries and suppliers. Vattenfall is committed to have at least two qualified suppliers of nuclear fuel to each of its…

Turboatom signed a contract with SE NNEGC Energoatom for modernization of turbine condenser of unit No3 at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (NPP) in Ukraine. Amount of agreement is 448 131 thous. hryivnas. According to the terms of agreement for Zaporizhzhya power plant "Turboatom" will manufacture and supply condenser of "block-module" design with pipe system made of stainless steel, which will replace condenser with pipe system of copper-nickel alloy for turbine K-1000-60/1500-2 with capacity 1.000 MW. Condenser is…

Amec Foster Wheeler announces today that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Tecnatom SA, under which the two companies will work together to create an enhanced offering for customers in the nuclear industry. The agreement covers equipment and materials qualification, non-destructive testing, remote handling, and training services. Greg Willetts, Vice President for Consultancy, Amec Foster Wheeler's Clean Energy business said: "We have identified specific areas where the capabilities of the two companies are…

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the request from Talen Energy Corporation's subsidiary, Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC, for an indirect transfer of control of the operating licenses for both units at the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The decision is the final regulatory approval necessary to enable affiliates of Riverstone Holdings, LLC to acquire Talen Energy Corporation pursuant to the merger agreement announced on June 3, 2016. The transaction is expected to close within the next 10 business days, subject…