UKAEA – Fusion of Talent
Fusion of Talent: Celebrating Women in Computing On 4th November 2025, UKAEA hosted Fusion of Talent at Culham Campus—a one-day event spotlighting the diverse roles and contributions of women and underrepresented genders in computing. The programme featured: Keynote by Alison Kennedy on diversity’s impact in computing. Inspiring talks from early-career professionals. A poster session showcasing...Continue reading→
Nuclear Futures for a Better Tomorrow
London Youth Foresight Workshop took place on Monday 03/11 and was focused on the nuclear future by exploring 4 different scenarios. The event was hosted by the Swiss Embassy in London and organised by the School of International Futures (SOIF) and the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP). SOIF is a global non-profit transforming futures for...Continue reading→
Westinghouse, Brookfield & Cameco Partnership
Westinghouse, Brookfield & Cameco Announce $80 Billion Strategic Partnership with U.S. Government Westinghouse Electric Company, Brookfield Asset Management, and Cameco have entered a landmark strategic partnership with the U.S. Government to deploy $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors across the United States. This initiative, aligned with the May 2025 Executive Orders, positions nuclear energy...Continue reading→
RWE Nuclear and Focused Energy Fusion at Biblis
RWE Nuclear and Darmstadt-based fusion tech company Focused Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on a pioneering pilot project at the Biblis decommissioning site. The initiative will explore the use of Laser Driven Radiation Sources (LDRS)—a cutting-edge imaging technology derived from laser fusion research—for potential applications in nuclear decommissioning. The project aims...Continue reading→
Nuclear Institute & APM: An Audience with Adrian Bull
Last night we had the pleasure of joining ~30 other nuclear industry professionals hearing from Adrian Bull who is due to take over the NI Presidency position in January 2026. Adrian’s background with the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Westinghouse, the BNFL and NNL, mean that Adrian was well-placed to take us on a journey through nuclear....Continue reading→
Sellafield £4.6 billion high hazard framework
Sellafield has awarded a new £4.6 billion high hazard risk reduction framework contract to Amentum (remediation and hazardous waste retrieval), Atkins Realis and Altrad (decommissioning and nuclear waste management.), through the Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Partnership (DNWP). The Decommissioning Alliance (TDA) is A joint venture involving Amentum, AtkinsRéalis & Westinghouse, handling pond retrievals. The framework agreement will focus on the retrieval, storage and treatment of waste materials from the oldest facilities on the site and will...Continue reading→
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taiwan
Saft Expands APAC Footprint with Landmark Energy Storage Project in Taiwan Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in advanced battery solutions, has secured a major contract to deliver a 356 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Taichung, Taiwan. This milestone project, awarded by Foxwell Power Co., marks Saft’s 11th contract in...Continue reading→
Ocean-based energy storage raises $8 million
Sizable Energy Secures $8M to Launch Ocean-Based Energy Storage Sizable Energy, a startup founded by engineers from nuclear, mechanical, and maritime backgrounds, has raised $8 million to accelerate the commercial rollout of its offshore pumped hydro energy storage system—a gravity-based solution designed to store gigawatt-scale power beneath the ocean’s surface. The funding round, led by...Continue reading→
Sellafield & RAICo facility simulator
Virtual Innovation Enhances Nuclear Waste Handling Safety at Sellafield A cutting-edge simulation project is transforming how nuclear waste is managed at one of the UK’s most hazardous legacy facilities—Sellafield’s Pile Fuel Cladding Silo (PFCS). Originally built in the 1950s, the PFCS is now being decommissioned, with robotic systems playing a vital role in safely handling...Continue reading→
ZNPP successfully reconnect Ukraine’s electrical grid
The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine has been successfully reconnected to the national grid after enduring a full month without external power. This reconnection was made possible through repairs conducted under a locally negotiated ceasefire, facilitated and monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The restored 750 kV Dniprovska power line now...Continue reading→