Tokamaks

Fusion energy: political agreement in the Council on ITER financing

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Fusion for Energy, ITER, European Atomic Energy Community, Articles, Continents, Organizations, Fusion power, Tokamaks

Member states' ambassadors today reached a political agreement on the proposed Council Decision amending Decision 2007/198/Euratom establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the development of fusion energy and conferring advantages upon it.

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  • Member states' ambassadors today reached a political agreement on the proposed Council Decision amending Decision 2007/198/Euratom establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the development of fusion energy and conferring advantages upon it.
  • Next steps

    On the basis of today's political agreement, the agreed text (following legal linguistic scrutiny) will be submitted to the Council for adoption in the first months of 2021.

  • Euratom, which is according to the ITER Agreement the Host Party, has taken the lead in this project.
  • This international fusion energy project is a first-of-a kind, long-term project to build and operate a reactor to test the feasibility of fusion as an energy source.

General Atomics Expresses Support for DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Report

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Nuclear technology in the United States, Alternative energy, Fusion power, General Atomics, Science and technology in the United States, Economy of the United States, Tokamaks, Science and technology

San Diego, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (FESAC) has adopted and endorsed a new report that lays out a strategic plan for fusion energy and plasma science research over the next decade.

Key Points: 
  • San Diego, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (FESAC) has adopted and endorsed a new report that lays out a strategic plan for fusion energy and plasma science research over the next decade.
  • The report has been two years in the making, gathering an unprecedented level of input and support from across the diverse U.S. fusion energy and plasma sciences community.
  • General Atomics (GA) expresses its support for the report.
  • The strategic plan charts a path for the U.S. as it seeks to develop fusion as a potentially limitless source of carbon-free energy.

General Fusion commissions world-renowned architect AL_A to design Fusion Demonstration Plant

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Emerging technologies, Tokamaks, Inertial confinement fusion, General Fusion, Fusion power, Magnetized target fusion, Plasma physics, Nuclear power, DEMOnstration Power Station, MTF, Fusion

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, General Fusion announced a partnership with globally recognized architecture firm AL_A to assist in the design of its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, General Fusion announced a partnership with globally recognized architecture firm AL_A to assist in the design of its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP).
  • General Fusions FDP will introduce the world to the companys unique Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology, a practical approach that maximizes the use of existing industrial technologies to create a faster path to fusion energy.
  • The companys Fusion Demonstration Plant is not only an opportunity to showcase our technology, but also to share the promise of a greener tomorrow.
  • General Fusion is pursuing the fastest and most practical path to commercial fusion energy and is based in Vancouver, Canada, with locations in Washington D.C., and London, U.K.

DIII-D Scientists to Work with PPPL to Find a Path to Sustained Fusion Energy

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Nuclear technology in the United States, Tokamaks, DIII-D, Science and technology in the United States, Fusion power, General Atomics, National User Facility, Magnetic confinement fusion, Economy of the United States, Science and technology, Keith Burrell, Spherical tokamak

DIII-D, which General Atomics operates as a national user facility for DOEs Office of Science, is the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the country.

Key Points: 
  • DIII-D, which General Atomics operates as a national user facility for DOEs Office of Science, is the largest magnetic fusion research facility in the country.
  • (See Fusion Energy 101 explainer below for more detail on how fusion works.)
  • Exploring both tokamak configurations brings us closer to understanding the underlying physics, moving us closer to our goal of practical fusion energy.
  • DIII-D continues the drive toward practical fusion energy with critical research conducted in collaboration with more than 600 scientists representing over 100 institutions worldwide.

RxSpark launches disruptive new affiliate program, Ignitor: a highly relevant solution for reps and consumers

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
IGNITOR, Tokamaks, IGNITOR, Affiliate marketing, Pharmacy, Articles, Knowledge

At a time of economic difficulty, the RxSpark platform is ideally positioned to help consumers afford their medications, and give freelance reps and influencers a commission-based recurring revenue stream.

Key Points: 
  • At a time of economic difficulty, the RxSpark platform is ideally positioned to help consumers afford their medications, and give freelance reps and influencers a commission-based recurring revenue stream.
  • The affiliate program provides Ignitor Partners with the opportunity to harness their networks and earn commission by promoting RxSpark's next generation pharmacy savings program.
  • The Ignitor Partner Program is ideally positioned for this difficult time, helping both reps and consumers.
  • Visit https://www.rxspark.com/ignitor to learn more about the affiliate program and apply to join the Ignitor Partner Program.

Jacobs Selected by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority to Support Nuclear Fusion Research

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Nuclear energy in the United Kingdom, Tokamaks, Articles, Abingdon-on-Thames, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Environment, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, Spherical tokamak, Fusion power, Science and technology, Energy

DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to support research into nuclear fusion and related technologies.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to support research into nuclear fusion and related technologies.
  • Replicating the nuclear reaction that powers the sun could provide low-carbon electricity for millennia to come.
  • Jacobs was also awarded a contract under the UKAEA's Engineering Design Services Frameworkto provide technical and specialist nuclear services across a broad portfolio of fusion-related programs.
  • UKAEA is responsible for a wide range of nuclear fusion research including the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP), a program to design and build the world's first compact fusion reactor by 2040.

General Atomics Congratulates ITER on the Start of Machine Assembly

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Fusion power, Fusion reactors, Plasma physics, Tokamaks, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Nuclear power, Nuclear technology in the United States, General Atomics, ITER, Atomics, Atomic Age

San Diego, July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) congratulates the ITER Organization for the start of ITER machine assembly.

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  • San Diego, July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Atomics (GA) congratulates the ITER Organization for the start of ITER machine assembly.
  • Today, ITER celebrated the start of assembly with a global event transmitted from the site to all of the 35 member countries that have joined together in this endeavor.
  • Major components have been delivered to the site from countries across the world, enabling assembly operations to officially commence.
  • About General Atomics: Since the dawn of the atomic age, General Atomics innovations have advanced the state of the art across the full spectrum of science and technology from nuclear energy and defense to medicine and high-performance computing.

Superconducting Magnets Industry

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Fusion power, Fusion reactors, Plasma physics, Tokamaks, Superconductivity, Boron, Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak, Superconducting magnet

US Superconducting Magnets Market Share (in %) by Company:

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  • US Superconducting Magnets Market Share (in %) by Company:
    Forecasts in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Demand Analysis in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Table 20: Superconducting Magnets Market in Canada:
    Superconducting Magnets in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to
    Scenario in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027
    Table 29: Superconducting Magnets Market in Europe: A Historic
    Opportunity in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Table 32: Superconducting Magnets Market in Europe:
    in France in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Table 36: French Superconducting Magnets Market Share Analysis:
    A 17-Year Perspective by Application for 2012, 2020, and 2027
    Table 37: Superconducting Magnets Market in Germany: Annual
    in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Superconducting Magnets in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to
    Demand Analysis in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Table 47: Superconducting Magnets Market in Spain:
    Forecasts in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Market Opportunity in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Table 53: Superconducting Magnets Market in Rest of Europe:
    and Forecasts in US$ Million by Region/Country: 2020-2027
    Table 56: Superconducting Magnets Market in Asia-Pacific:
    in Asia-Pacific in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Review in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Analysis: A 17-Year Perspective by Application for 2012, 2020,
    Table 61: Superconducting Magnets Market in Australia: Annual
    Retrospect in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Demand Analysis in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Table 65: Superconducting Magnets Market in India:
    Table 67: Superconducting Magnets Market in South Korea: Recent
    Analysis in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    for Superconducting Magnets in US$ Million by Application: 2020
    in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    by Region/Country in US$ Million: 2020-2027
    Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Region/Country: 2012, 2020,
    America in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Market Opportunity in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Table 80: Superconducting Magnets Market in Argentina:
    in Brazil in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Review in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Analysis: A 17-Year Perspective by Application for 2012, 2020,
    Table 85: Superconducting Magnets Market in Mexico: Annual
    in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Demand Forecasts in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027
    Rest of Latin America by Application: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027
    Estimates and Forecasts in US$ Million by Region/Country:
    Quantitative Demand Analysis in US$ Million by Application:
    Table 95: Superconducting Magnets Market in the Middle East:
    Superconducting Magnets in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to
    Opportunity in US$ Million by Application: 2020-2027
    Table 101: Superconducting Magnets Market in Israel:
    Arabia in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Historic Market Analysis in US$ Million by Application:
    United Arab Emirates by Application: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027
    in Retrospect in US$ Million by Application: 2012-2019
    Rest of Middle East by Application: 2012 VS 2020 VS 2027
    Forecasts in US$ Million by Application: 2020 to 2027

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Raises $84 Million in A2 Round

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Nuclear fusion, Nuclear physics, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Physical sciences, Fusion power, Tokamaks, Energy, SPARC

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a startup commercializing fusion energy, today announced it has raised $84 million in A2 funding, bringing the company's total funding to more than $200 million.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a startup commercializing fusion energy, today announced it has raised $84 million in A2 funding, bringing the company's total funding to more than $200 million.
  • With this additional funding, CFS will continue to grow its capabilities to offer fusion power plants, fusion engineering services, and HTS magnets.
  • Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on track to bring fusion energy technology to market.
  • CFS has assembled a world-class team working to design and build fusion machines that will provide limitless, clean, fusion energy to combat climate change.

NTT: Conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement with ITER

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Environment, Technology, Other Energy, Telecommunications, Alternative energy, Energy, Networks, Hardware, Data management, Plasma physics, Tokamaks, Nuclear power, ITER, Nuclear energy in France, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Fusion power, Fusion for Energy, Laban Coblentz

The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.

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  • The ITER Organization, an international organization with seven members Japan, the European Union, Russia, the United States, South Korea, China, and India is engaged in the ITER Project.
  • Under the strategic intent of this Cooperation Agreement, NTT will collaborate in the following areas.
  • This is the first time that the ITER Organization has signed a Long Term Non-Commercial Cooperation Agreement with a private Japanese company.
  • Under this agreement, we will work closely with the ITER Organization to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power at an industrial scale for the first time in human history.