Nuclear energy in the United States

University of Illinois and Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation Propose First Gen IV Research Reactor at a U.S. University

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Energy, Generation IV reactor, Idaho National Laboratory, Articles, Energy conversion, Nuclear technology, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear history of the United States, Nuclear power, Anti-nuclear movement

The Ultra Safe Nuclear MMR is the closest-to-deployment Gen IV reactor in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Ultra Safe Nuclear MMR is the closest-to-deployment Gen IV reactor in the world.
  • "Participating in the Ultra Safe Nuclear proposal for the Advanced Reactor Demonstration opportunity continues a proud Illinois tradition of leadershipin responsible, cutting-edge nuclear technologies," said University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor, Robert J. Jones.
  • While student enthusiasm in carbon-free nuclear energy increases, a new university research reactor has not been built in nearly 30 years.
  • The University of Illinois' leadership in nuclear research and training will be on display this week at the "Universities Going Nuclear" webinar.

Fluor and NuScale Power Poised for Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) Carbon-Free Power Project Next Steps

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Engineering, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Energy, Nuclear, Other Construction & Property, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear reactors, NuScale Power, Fluor Corporation, Economy of the United States, Fluor, Energy

Fluor is poised to assist UAMPS and NuScale in bringing the worlds first clean energy, carbon-free SMR project to commercialization.

Key Points: 
  • Fluor is poised to assist UAMPS and NuScale in bringing the worlds first clean energy, carbon-free SMR project to commercialization.
  • Fluor and NuScale are working with UAMPS in the development of the Carbon Free Power Project, a 720-megawatt plant in Idaho using 12 NuScale SMRs, which once completed, will provide reliable, cost competitive, base load, carbon-free electricity to UAMPS member participants.
  • Fluor is a leader in implementing innovative, sustainable solutions for its clients and we look forward to working with UAMPS on this project.
  • Fluor has been actively engaged with potential investors in NuScale, and the recent enabling milestones have significantly increased the number of interested parties, said Fluor CEO Hernandez.

Government of Canada invests in innovative small modular reactor technology

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Energy technology, Energy, Small modular reactor, Energy conversion, Navdeep Bains, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Nuclear reactor, Nuclear physics, Nuclear energy in the United States

Strategic Innovation Fund investment will help develop cleaner, safer small nuclear reactor technology

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  • Strategic Innovation Fund investment will help develop cleaner, safer small nuclear reactor technology
    OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 15, 2020 /CNW/ -As a global leader in nuclear energy and nuclear safety, Canada is poised to be a leader in the safe and responsible development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
  • The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced a $20 million investment that will enable an innovative Ontario technology company to take a critical step toward commercializing its cutting-edge SMR technology, creating significant environmental and economic benefits for Canada.
  • It also supports Canada's SMR Roadmap , which outlines a long-term vision for the development and deployment of this technology in Canada and the world.
  • "The Government of Canada supports the use of this innovative technology to help deliver cleaner energy sources and build on Canada's global leadership in SMRs.

Bechtel-affiliated team selected for advanced nuclear reactor demonstration project

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Nuclear technology, Nuclear power stations, Nuclear physics, Radioactive waste, Sodium-cooled fast reactor, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Fast-neutron reactor, TerraPower, Bechtel, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear reactors, Generation IV reactor

The team will receive $80 million in funding for fiscal year 2020 under the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, with a goal to build an operational plant in five to seven years.

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  • The team will receive $80 million in funding for fiscal year 2020 under the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, with a goal to build an operational plant in five to seven years.
  • The plant would be based on the Natrium system, featuring an advanced, cost-competitive sodium fast reactor paired with an innovative molten salt energy storage system based on those used in solar thermal generation.
  • Bechtel, the industry leader in nuclear plant engineering and construction since the 1950s, joins a team that also includes GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, PacifiCorp, Energy Northwest, and Duke Energy.
  • "Together with the U.S. Department of Energy and our partners, TerraPower will demonstrate a truly advanced nuclear technology at commercial scale.

Ultra Safe Nuclear Seeks to Deploy Next Generation Micro Modular Reactors in Idaho and Illinois by 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Energy, Energy conversion, Articles, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear power, Idaho National Laboratory, Nuclear reactor, Draft:Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, Office of Nuclear Energy

SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation ( USNC ) is proposing to partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and U.S. Industry to deploy Ultra Safe Nuclear Micro Modular Reactors ( MMR ) in the U.S. for the purpose of demonstrating secure power, heat, and experimental capabilities leading to deployment and global export of USNC's advanced U.S. nuclear energy technology.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation ( USNC ) is proposing to partner with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and U.S. Industry to deploy Ultra Safe Nuclear Micro Modular Reactors ( MMR ) in the U.S. for the purpose of demonstrating secure power, heat, and experimental capabilities leading to deployment and global export of USNC's advanced U.S. nuclear energy technology.
  • The University plans to develop the first generation of commercial micro-reactor operators and will be directly involved in MMR design and integration.
  • Costs of micro nuclear technology, like renewable energy, are expected to drop rapidly as manufacturing techniques advance and smaller and safer nuclear reactors gain wider acceptance.
  • Ultra Safe Nuclear is the Seattle-based global leader in the deployment of micro reactors, and a strong vertical integrator of nuclear power technologies, entirely committed to bringing safe, commercially competitive, clean and reliable nuclear energy to markets throughout the world.

Hitachi to End Business Operations on the UK Nuclear Power Stations Construction Project

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Industries, Companies, Economy of Japan, Horizon Nuclear Power, Nuclear energy in the United States, Hitachi, Advanced boiling water reactor, Wylfa Nuclear Power Station, Anglesey, Boiling water reactor, Nuclear power, Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

TOKYO, Sept 16, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that it will end business operations on the nuclear power plant construction project in the United Kingdom (Horizon Project), which was suspended in January 2019 (1).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Sept 16, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that it will end business operations on the nuclear power plant construction project in the United Kingdom (Horizon Project), which was suspended in January 2019 (1).
  • The Horizon Project is a proposal by Horizon Nuclear Power Limited, which Hitachi acquired in November 2012, to develop nuclear power stations comprising of two units of UK ABWR(2) at Wylfa Newydd in Anglesey, North-West Wales, with the intention to develop Hitachi's nuclear business in the UK and contribute to the energy policy of the UK government, as well as maintaining the business foundation that supports the nuclear industry in Japan.
  • As a result of this decision to end business operations on the Horizon Project, Hitachi will coordinate with the UK government and relevant organizations regarding its cooperation as the owner of ABWR licence(3) and the handling of the planned construction sites and other matters.
  • Hitachi will continue to contribute to improve social, environmental and economic value and people's quality of life through its Social Innovation Business, including the energy business.

Certrec Supports NuScale Power with Revision 5 Submittal of its Design Certification Application

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear technology, NuScale Power, Small modular reactor, Nuclear physics

Revision 5 is the version of the DCA that will be used in the design certification rulemaking.

Key Points: 
  • Revision 5 is the version of the DCA that will be used in the design certification rulemaking.
  • "Certrec has been central to our success, innovation, and flexibility, as we have worked through the licensing cycle of the design certification.
  • We are grateful to the team at Certrec for their contributions to our effort to achieve certification approval for our small modular reactor (SMR) design" said Tom Bergman, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at NuScale Power.
  • "This was the final revision of a large and complex document that has high importance in the nuclear industry.

Unison is awarded a new task order by U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Nuclear energy in the United States, Articles, Energy, Nuclear history of the United States, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, Maryland, Nuclear power

DULLES, Va., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison , the leading provider of acquisition management software and insight to government agencies, program offices, and contractors, today announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has competitively awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule task order to them for an acquisition management solution.

Key Points: 
  • DULLES, Va., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Unison , the leading provider of acquisition management software and insight to government agencies, program offices, and contractors, today announced that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has competitively awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule task order to them for an acquisition management solution.
  • The task order has a 3-month base period plus four 1-year option periods.
  • The NRC licenses and regulates the nation's civilian use of radioactive materials including commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, such as in nuclear medicine.
  • For over 30 years, Unison has continually advanced software and insight solutions to help federal programs efficiently achieve their missions.

Fluor’s NuScale Power Achieves U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Design Certification

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that NuScale Power, in which Fluor is the majority investor, received final design certification by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which is expected to advance the commercialization of NuScales small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology.

Key Points: 
  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that NuScale Power, in which Fluor is the majority investor, received final design certification by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which is expected to advance the commercialization of NuScales small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200831005719/en/
    Artists rendering of NuScale Powers small modular nuclear reactor plant.
  • The NuScale small modular reactor fits well with Fluors world-class modular fabrication capabilities for new facilities of all types.
  • Notably, Fluor and NuScale are working directly with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) in the development of a 720 megawatt plant.

Georgia Power's new Vogtle units approximately 87% complete

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Energy, Southern Company, Articles, Companies, Georgia Power, Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Nuclear energy in the United States, Nuclear power, GEORGIA, General Electric, Southern Nuclear, AP1000

The company also reported the project is now approximately 87% complete, as significant progress continues to be made at the site.

Key Points: 
  • The company also reported the project is now approximately 87% complete, as significant progress continues to be made at the site.
  • Georgia Power's 23rd Vogtle Construction Monitoring (VCM) Report filing covers the period January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 and can be found here .
  • With more than 7,000 workers on site, and more than 800 permanent jobs available once the units begin operating, Vogtle 3 & 4 is currently the largest jobs-producing construction project in the state of Georgia.
  • Georgia Power has released new photos of the nation's only new nuclear units currently under construction.