Latest Nuclear Energy News Apr'22

Energy
5 May, 2022
Tuesday, 5 April 22 Nuclear Power’s Growing Fan Base in Japan Faces a Reality Check (bloombergquint.com) Nuclear Power’s Growing Fan Base in Japan Faces a Reality Check (bloombergquint.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 Energy strategy: expensive nuclear power push ignores chance to cut costs of UK’s electricity system (theconversation.com) Energy strategy: expensive nuclear power push ignores chance to cut costs of UK’s electricity system (theconversation.com)
Sunday, 10 April 22 India planning to use thorium as nuclear fuel to generate power – The Federal India planning to use thorium as nuclear fuel to generate power – The Federal
Sunday, 10 April 22 U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire – Today in Energy – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) U.S. nuclear electricity generation continues to decline as more reactors retire – Today in Energy – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Monday, 4 April 22 EXPLAINER: What to do with closed nuke plant’s wastewater? | AP News EXPLAINER: What to do with closed nuke plant’s wastewater? | AP News
Wednesday, 6 April 22 5 New Sites Approved For Locating Nuclear Power Plants In Future: Minister | Mint (livemint.com) 5 New Sites Approved For Locating Nuclear Power Plants In Future: Minister | Mint (livemint.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 EDF looks to extend Sizewell B operation : Corporate – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org) EDF looks to extend Sizewell B operation : Corporate – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org)
Saturday, 2 April 22 Johnson to ‘bet big’ on nuclear energy despite Sunak’s reservations | Boris Johnson | The Guardian Johnson to ‘bet big’ on nuclear energy despite Sunak’s reservations | Boris Johnson | The Guardian
Friday, 8 April 22 AP1000 remains attractive option for US market, says MIT : New Nuclear – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org) AP1000 remains attractive option for US market, says MIT : New Nuclear – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org)
Wednesday, 6 April 22 India continues with major nuclear energy development programme (engineeringnews.co.za) India continues with major nuclear energy development programme (engineeringnews.co.za)
Monday, 4 April 22 Japanese bank buys into NuScale : Corporate – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org) Japanese bank buys into NuScale : Corporate – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org)
Friday, 8 April 22 Westinghouse to support works at Sizewell B nuclear plant (power-technology.com) Westinghouse to support works at Sizewell B nuclear plant (power-technology.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 Japan’s nuclear tech exports shift focus from plants to parts – Nikkei Asia Japan’s nuclear tech exports shift focus from plants to parts – Nikkei Asia
Monday, 18 April 22 Utilities Want To Convert Coal Plants To Nuclear; Skeptics Abound | Mint (livemint.com) Utilities Want To Convert Coal Plants To Nuclear; Skeptics Abound | Mint (livemint.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 France: exporting the atom – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) France: exporting the atom – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Thursday, 21 April 22 Green Light for Project Pele, Defense Department’s Mobile Nuclear Microreactor Demonstration (powermag.com) Green Light for Project Pele, Defense Department’s Mobile Nuclear Microreactor Demonstration (powermag.com)
Sunday, 24 April 22 5 Nuclear Energy Facts | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future 5 Nuclear Energy Facts | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future
Monday, 25 April 22 IAEA focuses on fast reactors – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) IAEA focuses on fast reactors – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Asia’s nuclear power dilemma: Ukraine war drives energy turnarounds – Nikkei Asia Asia’s nuclear power dilemma: Ukraine war drives energy turnarounds – Nikkei Asia
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Why Germany is resisting calls to ease energy crunch by restarting nuclear power | Financial Times (ft.com) Why Germany is resisting calls to ease energy crunch by restarting nuclear power | Financial Times (ft.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants | Business Standard News (business-standard.com) Joe Biden launches $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)
Thursday, 14 April 22 US organisation calls for doubling of nuclear : Energy & Environment – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org) US organisation calls for doubling of nuclear : Energy & Environment – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Russia suspended from OECD Nuclear Energy Agency – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) Russia suspended from OECD Nuclear Energy Agency – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Want to know why India has been soft on Russia? Take a look at its military, diplomatic and energy ties (theconversation.com) Want to know why India has been soft on Russia? Take a look at its military, diplomatic and energy ties (theconversation.com)
Tuesday, 19 April 22 Rolls Royce plans first UK modular nuclear reactor for 2029 (power-technology.com) Rolls Royce plans first UK modular nuclear reactor for 2029 (power-technology.com)
Wednesday, 20 April 22 Rolls-Royce optimistic that its SMR design will be approved quickly (engineeringnews.co.za) Rolls-Royce optimistic that its SMR design will be approved quickly (engineeringnews.co.za)
Thursday, 14 April 22 Strong support for France’s nuclear revival amid elections, but hurdles remain | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com) Strong support for France’s nuclear revival amid elections, but hurdles remain | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com)
Tuesday, 12 April 22 NuScale collaborates with US forging companies : New Nuclear – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org) NuScale collaborates with US forging companies : New Nuclear – World Nuclear News (world-nuclear-news.org)
Wednesday, 13 April 22 SK eyes stake in Bill Gates-backed TerraPower: report (theinvestor.co.kr) SK eyes stake in Bill Gates-backed TerraPower: report (theinvestor.co.kr)
Friday, 15 April 22 Tractebel launches office in Canada to support SMR action plan – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) Tractebel launches office in Canada to support SMR action plan – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Doosan Kicks Off NuScale SMR Production for Idaho Nuclear Project (powermag.com) Doosan Kicks Off NuScale SMR Production for Idaho Nuclear Project (powermag.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Small modular reactors: what are the barriers to deployment? – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com) Small modular reactors: what are the barriers to deployment? – Nuclear Engineering International (neimagazine.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Nuclear Power Could Help Europe Cut Ties to Russia, but Not for Years – The New York Times (nytimes.com) Nuclear Power Could Help Europe Cut Ties to Russia, but Not for Years – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Japan’s Leader Says Nuclear Power Should Be Reconsidered as Energy Costs Soar (bloombergquint.com) Japan’s Leader Says Nuclear Power Should Be Reconsidered as Energy Costs Soar (bloombergquint.com)
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Renewable Generation Surpassed Nuclear in the U.S. Electric Power Sector in 2021 – CleanTechnica Renewable Generation Surpassed Nuclear in the U.S. Electric Power Sector in 2021 – CleanTechnica
Wednesday, 27 April 22 Analysis | How fear of nuclear power supports Putin and global warming – Washington Post Analysis | How fear of nuclear power supports Putin and global warming – Washington Post
Friday, 29 April 22 UK Leans Heavily on Nuclear in Bold New Energy Strategy (powermag.com) UK Leans Heavily on Nuclear in Bold New Energy Strategy (powermag.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Small Modular Reactors Provide Opportunity to Rethink Automation for Nuclear Generation (powermag.com) Small Modular Reactors Provide Opportunity to Rethink Automation for Nuclear Generation (powermag.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 Administration, NRC, Nuclear Industry Look Ahead to Uncertain Territory (powermag.com) Administration, NRC, Nuclear Industry Look Ahead to Uncertain Territory (powermag.com)
Friday, 29 April 22 How Does Nuclear Power Fit into a Country’s Energy Policy? (powermag.com) How Does Nuclear Power Fit into a Country’s Energy Policy? (powermag.com)
Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches