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US aims to build $80bn worth of new nuclear power plants
The US government has struck up a partnership with Westinghouse Electric as part of a plan to build at least $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors
US firm plans to build nuclear plant named after Donald Trump to power data centres
A US firm has applied to build four nuclear reactors at a site in Texas 
Rolls-Royce submits final tender to build small modular reactors (SMR) in UK
Rolls-Royce has submitted its final tender setting out its design for the construction of small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) in the UK.
New president for ‘design once, build many’ US nuclear firm
The Nuclear Company has appointed Jason Thompson as its president and chief financial officer (CFO)
Rolls-Royce small modular reactor design chosen for Czech nuclear plants
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Rolls-Royce SMR chosen from among seven bidders to build small-scale nuclear plants in Czech Republic
Poland commits $15.7bn to first nuclear power plant
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The Polish government has announced that it will allocate 60 billion zloty (US$15.7 billion) to fund the country’s first nuclear power plant.
Four major nuclear power reactors that have started construction in 2024
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Construction Briefing takes a look at four major nuclear construction projects to have started construction around the world this year
UK government confirms North Wales as chosen site for the third new mega-nuclear facility
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed Wylfa as the chosen site
China rethinks atomic energy law to focus on nuclear power development
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China is set to revise its atomic energy law to promote the development of nuclear power, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
Turkey sets ambitious goals for nuclear energy expansion
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Energy minister sets out plans for generating up to 20GW of nuclear power by 2050
Romania mulls building Europe’s first small modular nuclear reactor
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Romania is set to make a preliminary investment decision next year on whether to build what could become Europe’s first small modular nuclear reactor (SMR).
Bechtel awards first contracts for Poland’s $20bn nuclear power plant
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Bechtel, which is overseeing the design and construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant alongside Westinghouse Electric Company, has awarded the first procurement contracts for its construction.
UK government pledges to ramp up nuclear power plant construction
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The UK government has outlined plans to undertake the biggest expansion in nuclear power plant construction in 70 years, as it focuses on energy security.
UK selects six designs for construction of small modular nuclear reactors
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The UK government has selected six companies to advance to the next phase of a competition to design and build small modular reactors (SMRs) to generate nuclear power.
Britain opens small modular nuclear reactor competition
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Britain has opened a competition to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), such as those being developed by Rolls-Royce, as it launched its new Great British Nuclear body designed to help drive the expansion of projects in the country.
Three construction firms win $1bn deal to refurbish Canadian nuclear reactors
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A joint venture between consultant SNC-Lavalin, contractor Aecon and United Engineers & Constructors have won a contract to refurbish for nuclear reactors in Canada, worth CAN$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) over 10 years.
Who is building small modular reactors and how long will it take?
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Nuclear power is making a comeback. Who is developing the next generation of small modular reactors?
Why Japan is pivoting back to nuclear power plant construction
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Japan is moving back towards nuclear power after Fukushima but could a skills shortage slow progress?
North America’s first small modular reactor sees construction deal signed
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Six-year deal sets out roles for contractor, engineer and technology provider for North America’s first grid-scale SMR nuclear plant.
Sweden plans laws to allow more nuclear power plant construction
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Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has set out plans for new legislation that would allow Sweden to build more nuclear power stations, amid the ongoing energy crisis.
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