The security planning for the forthcoming wave of small modular reactor (SMR) developments in the UK is “not where it should be” according to an academic who supports the industry.
The Coal Authority has today changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) to reflect the broadness of its scope as an emergency responder and infrastructure planning collaborator, its CEO told NCE.
As world leaders have been gathering at Cop29, discussions have turned to solutions like carbon capture and storage, but we have seen comparatively very little on reduction measures like alternative fuels.
National Grid has launched a new 132kV substation in Barking, East London, aimed at enhancing electricity supply to local residents, businesses and rail services amid ongoing regeneration efforts in the area formerly occupied by a coal power station.
Bradford is set to pioneer a new low-carbon heat network, thanks to a £75M investment secured by city heat network developer 1Energy.
TWD and Maersk Offshore Wind have embarked on a collaborative initiative to enhance the efficiency of monopile transport and installation, crucial elements in the development of offshore wind farms.
Proving nuclear fusion’s viability presents unquantifiable challenges and new public delivery body UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) is seeking to work with the best in engineering and construction to overcome them, its chief executive told NCE.
Small modular reactors (SMRs) should be built underground, including in city centres, to protect them from military attacks, seismic activity and other natural hazards, according to a new academic study.
Holtec International has extended its cooperation with Sheffield Forgemasters in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering the manufacturing of parts for its SMR-300 small modular reactor programme.
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is exploring ways to aid firms involved in civil nuclear projects to attain opportunities in nuclear weaponry, at the request of its members.
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