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Nuclear Power Plant Under Shuttered Lights: Exploring the Qidong "Hualong One" Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Recently, reporters followed the "Green Nuclear Energy" nuclear power science popularization cooperation platform to participate in the "Hualong One Independent Innovation Journey" media tour, gaining an in-depth look at this intelligent manufacturing factory that carries China's nuclear power ambitions and wisdom. From discussing a problem late into the night, to the production line truly running, to the complete closed loop of the data chain, the story behind each achievement reflects China's nuclear power innovation determination to go from catching up to running in parallel and even leading, and also provides a valuable Chinese solution for intelligent manufacturing in the global nuclear energy field. Inside the "Heneng Intelligent Manufacturing" base at Lusi Port in Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, even as night falls and the lights go out, the production workshop still maintains high-speed operation. Golden welding sparks keep flying, and robotic arms...

2026-09-21

India's Representative Highlights Nuclear Innovation and International Cooperation at IAEA's 70th General Conference

At the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), India's representative and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, delivered an address highlighting India's latest progress in nuclear technology breakthroughs, regulatory reform, and international cooperation. Chairman Mohanty congratulated the President of the General Conference on his election and reaffirmed India's long-standing commitment to the IAEA. He noted that India's cooperation with the Agency has a long history, and specifically mentioned that India assumed the Chairmanship of the Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology for Asia and the Pacific (RCA) in Mumbai in May 2026. Guided by the philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Ku...

2026-09-15

South Korea Strengthens Drone Control Around Nuclear Power Plants, Illegal Flights to Trigger Criminal Law

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) stated on September 14 that it will further strengthen its response to unauthorized drone flights within no-fly zones around nuclear power plants. It is understood that under the revised Aviation Safety Act, the penalty for unauthorized operation of ultralight flying devices (drones, etc.) within no-fly zones has been significantly raised from the previous "fine of up to 3 million won (administrative fine)" to "imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to 10 million won." According to statistics from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission of South Korea, from 2021 to August of last year, a total of 699 illegal drone incidents were detected near nuclear power plants across South Korea, of which 284 cases could not identify the operators...

2026-09-14

Five Korean Local Governments Discuss Improvements to On-Site Storage Facilities at Nuclear Power Plants

On September 8, 2026, Gyeongju City announced that the 36th Administrative Meeting of Local Governments Hosting Nuclear Power Plants was held in Gyeongju that day. Heads of local governments from five regions hosting nuclear power plants—Gyeongju City, Gijang County in Busan, Ulju County in Ulsan, Yeonggwang County in South Jeolla Province, and Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province—attended the meeting. Photo of the administrative meeting of local governments hosting nuclear power plants held in Gyeongju on the 8th. Photo provided by Gyeongju City Government. The meeting discussed topics including current issues with on-site storage facilities within nuclear power plant premises, improvement of support systems for areas surrounding nuclear power plants, and joint response mechanisms among local governments. Participants noted that some issues faced by nuclear power plant host regions share common characteristics, requiring collaboration among local governments to ensure relevant opinions are reflected in government policies and systems.

2026-09-09

Bangladesh Highlights Potential of Nuclear Technology for Maritime Applications at ATLAS Ministerial Meeting

On August 26, local time, Bangladesh's Minister of Science and Technology, Faqrul Mahbub Anam, stated at the 2026 Ministerial Launch of the Licensing of Atomic Technology for Marine Applications (ATLAS) held in Washington, D.C., USA, that Bangladesh is committed to responsible participation in the global nuclear dialogue and believes that emerging nuclear technologies hold significant potential in the field of maritime applications. Anam stated that in the face of challenges such as climate change, energy security, and growing energy demand, the importance of nuclear energy in reducing emissions and ensuring reliable energy supply is rising. Advanced nuclear technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), can provide stable low-carbon electricity and support economic growth, poverty reduction...

2026-08-27

Madouela Uranium Project Rights in Niger Re-Secured

Atomic Eagle Limited has reached a new mining agreement with the Republic of Niger to re-secure the rights to the Madouela uranium project. The project is located in Niger, and its mining rights were revoked in 2024 from the previous holder, GoviEx Uranium Inc. Phil Hoskins, CEO of Atomic Eagle Limited, stated that re-acquiring the Madouela mining rights will significantly expand the company's resource base and add a more advanced-stage uranium project to its portfolio. He noted that Madouela is a large-scale, high-grade uranium project with substantial historical...

2026-08-25

Europe's High Temperatures and Droughts Impact Nuclear Power Operations, Ukrainian Expert Says Climate Adaptation Tied to Energy Independence

Recent prolonged high temperatures, droughts, and falling river levels across Europe have put pressure on the operation of some nuclear power plants that rely on river water for cooling. Nuclear facilities in France, Hungary, Romania, and Slovenia have successively experienced power reductions or shutdowns, forcing some countries to ease supply pressure through electricity imports and adjusted consumption arrangements. Katie Huff, a professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, stated that the impact of climate change on nuclear power operations is mainly reflected in two aspects: first, droughts lower river levels, making it difficult for plants to obtain sufficient cooling water; second, when air and water temperatures are high, nuclear plants face stricter restrictions on discharging warm water into rivers to avoid further affecting the aquatic environment.

2026-08-11

German-Grenoble Joint Experiment: Bacteria Immobilize 96% of Uranium in Mine Water, Offering New Insights for Legacy Uranium Mine Remediation

More than three decades after the closure of the Schlema-Alberoda legacy uranium mine in Saxony, Germany, remediation pressure continues unabated. After the mine workings were flooded, the water still contains approximately 1 milligram of uranium per liter, far exceeding the World Health Organization's provisional guideline value of 0.03 milligrams per liter for drinking water. This means that even though mining has long ceased, contaminated water must still be treated over the long term to prevent radioactive metals from migrating with groundwater into rivers or drinking water sources. A team involving the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf in Germany, the University of Grenoble, and other institutions conducted experiments directly using real water samples from the mine and achieved noteworthy results: after 130...

2026-08-10

U.S. Department of Energy Highlights Progress in Legacy Waste Cleanup and Medical Isotope R&D

Recently, senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy attended an event hosted by the U.S. House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus, presenting the application progress of legacy nuclear waste cleanup efforts in medical isotope R&D and future energy technologies. The event, themed "DOE's Isotope Mission: Legacy Cleanup Saves Lives, Empowers America's Future," focused on how nuclear cleanup missions align with isotope production and medical research. DOE's Under Secretary for Science Dario Gil, along with Oak Ridge National Laboratory Environmental Management Office Manager Eric Olds and Savannah River Operations Office Manager Edwin DeShon, jointly attended the event. DeShon...

2026-08-03

UK Interim Report on Fission Materials Roadmap Highlights New-Generation Nuclear R&D Priorities

The UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and the Henry Royce Institute recently released the "UK Fission Materials Roadmap Interim Report." The report states that the UK needs to clarify as soon as possible the priority technology routes and operating environments for next-generation nuclear reactors, so as to concentrate materials research resources on key directions and support future nuclear power development. The report argues that the UK should decide within the next one to two years whether to build a domestic materials test reactor; within the next five years, the government should also establish a national materials archive to preserve irreplaceable irradiated material samples. The report also recommends making long-term funding commitments of at least five years for relevant research projects...

2026-07-31