Eskom Charts a Bold Course for South Africa’s Next Nuclear Era
With environmental assessments underway for a third nuclear power station, the utility faces a delicate balance between energy security and ecological stewardship. Eskom is poised to steer South Africa into a new chapter of its nuclear journey, having officially launched the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for a prospective third nuclear power station. Building on...Continue reading→
Kazakhstan Builds Nuclear Fuel Cycle to Power Its Energy Future
From uranium mining to high-tech fuel assembly and reactor projects, the nation is positioning itself as a global leader in nuclear technology and innovation. Kazakhstan is rapidly transforming its role in the global nuclear industry, moving beyond uranium mining to develop a full high-tech fuel cycle. At the heart of this shift is the Ulba...Continue reading→
Eagle Energy Metals and Uranium Mining
US Uranium: A Strategic Comeback. The US uranium sector is experiencing a resurgence, driven by energy security concerns, policy support, and a renewed focus on domestic supply chains. Companies like Eagle Energy are positioning themselves at the centre of this revival, leveraging administrative tailwinds and market dynamics to strengthen America’s nuclear fuel independence. Key Drivers...Continue reading→
Doel 2 in Belgium to Close
The End of an Era: Doel 2 Retires After 50 Years. This month marks a historic moment in Europe’s energy landscape: Belgium has officially shut down the Doel 2 nuclear reactor after five decades of operation. Commissioned in 1975, Doel 2 has been a cornerstone of Belgium’s electricity supply, contributing to energy security and carbon...Continue reading→
Xudabao 4 Modular Construction
What’s Happening at Xudabao 4? Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant in Liaoning Province is advancing with Unit 4, which is part of a series of large-scale reactors using VVER-1200 technology supplied by Russia’s Rosatom. Recent announcements highlight: Civil construction milestones: Reactor building and containment structures progressing rapidly. International collaboration: Russian technology integrated with Chinese project management...Continue reading→
First Light Fusion Diagnostics for UKAEA Programme
Fusion Diagnostics: A Leap Forward for the UK’s Clean Energy Future First Light Fusion has successfully completed a reactor diagnostic feasibility study as part of the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s £55M Fusion Industry Programme. This milestone is more than a technical achievement, it signals the UK’s commitment to advancing fusion energy, a technology that promises...Continue reading→
Dismantling the Dragon at Winfrith
Located in Dorset and constructed in the 1950’s as a centre of excellence for nuclear reactor research. Dragon was a 20-megawatt power output graphite moderated, helium cooled prototype reactor. Seven of the nine experimental reactors have been dismantled, and the project is currently at the first of eleven phases to fully dismantle the core. Nuclear...Continue reading→
Virtual Power Plants & Sustainable Energy Systems
Virtual Power Plants (VPP’s) are digital platforms that aggregate multiple distributed resources including solar panels, battery storage, commercial/industrial/residential demands and funnel them into a single, coordinated network that operates like a traditional power plant. There are many benefits to VPP’s and we’ve listed some below. Cost-Effectiveness: More economical than traditional peaker plants as they can...Continue reading→
Great British Energy 5-year Strategic Plan
A revitalising in oil & gas regions will help to revolutionise the energy sector while investing billions to shift to green energy. A sustainable future and supporting over 10,000 jobs which will enable a transition away from fossil fuels and more focus on communities who have relied on oil & gas historically. There are concerns...Continue reading→
Thales UK Event: Drones & Cyber Security
Yesterday (04/12/25) we were at the Thales UK offices in Green Park, Reading. The event was arranged as part of the Digital Special Interest Group (DIGSIG) by the Nuclear Institute (NI). Thales has 33,000 employees in all areas of the globe and 7,800 of those are based in the UK at numerous locations. 4,500 of...Continue reading→