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Dan Yurman ~ For breaking nuclear news follow me on Twitter @djysrv or https://www.twitter.com/djysrv ~ About this blog and disclaimers for NeutronBytes ~ ~ https://neutronbytes.com/2014/08/31/welcome-post/ Contact Me ~ neutronbytes [at] gmail [dot] com ~ Text via Signal 216-218-3823 ~ I am NOT active on Facebook, Reddit or Instagram. Attempt no landings there. ** Header Image Credit: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110904.html ~ ** Emails sent by readers about blog posts are considered to be comments for publication unless otherwise noted. ** The content of this blog is protected by copyright laws of the U.S. "Fair use" provisions apply. The RSS feed is for personal use only unless otherwise explicitly granted.

Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili Recipe

Posted on November 20, 2022 by djysrv

This is a Thanksgiving tradition now published for the 15th year in a row here and previously at my former blog Idaho Samizdat (2007-2012) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and wanting to take a break from reading, thinking, and writing about … Continue reading →

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DOE Rejects Funding for Holtec to Restart Palisades

Posted on November 20, 2022 by djysrv

DOE Rejects Funding for Holtec to Restart Palisades UK Govt Gives Green Light to Build Sizewell C Twin 1600 MW Reactors Nuclear Hydrogen ‘Can Help Build Economy of the Future’ Westinghouse to Study UK Production of TRISO Nuclear Fuel DOE … Continue reading →

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Update on Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Nuclear Reactors

Posted on November 18, 2022 by djysrv

Earlier this year Saudi Arabia quietly released a tender for two full size light water design nuclear reactors.  The inquiry was sent to South Korea, France, China and Russia. The process of acquiring two reactors is a down sized effort … Continue reading →

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DOE Awards $150M HALEU Contract to CENTRUS

Posted on November 12, 2022 by djysrv

DOE Awards $150M HALEU Contract to CENTRUS US Announces Nuclear Hydrogen Production for Ukraine Using NuScale SMR US Export/Import Bank Offers Financing for Romania’s Cernavoda 3 & 4 Bulgaria To Speed Up Supply Of Non-Russian Nuclear Fuel TerraPraxis Selects Terrestrial … Continue reading →

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New Twists and Turns in Poland’s Push for Nuclear Reactors

Posted on November 9, 2022 by djysrv

The two enormous nuclear energy projects agreed to in principle in Poland over the past two weeks for up to ten full size nuclear reactors are being overshadowed this week by the national security implications of a lawsuit filed by … Continue reading →

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Poland Plans a Nuclear Fleet of Up to 10 Reactors

Posted on November 6, 2022 by djysrv

Poland Signs MOU to Build Six Westinghouse AP1000s South Korea Signs MOU to Build Four APR1400s in Poland OPG Applies For License To Build First SMR At Darlington Site U.S. and Japan in Bilateral Agreement Will Support Export of SMRs … Continue reading →

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The Nuclear Energy Ice Age Appears to Be Over

Posted on November 5, 2022 by djysrv

The Nuclear Energy Ice Age Appears to Be Over The global scope and division of market segments for the international nuclear energy industry are becoming more clear. As nations seek to replace fossil fueled power plants with reliable 24×7 CO2 … Continue reading →

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TerraPower and Pacific Corp Lay in Plans for Five New Natrium Reactors to Replace Fossil Fuel Power Plants

Posted on October 30, 2022 by djysrv

TerraPower and Pacific Corp Set Plans for Five New Natrium Reactors to Replace Fossil Fuel Power Plants. Canada Commits CAD $970M for First SMR at Darlington Holtec Project Delivery Plan for SMR-160 in Czech Republic Czech Republic Sees Potential Of … Continue reading →

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Contentious Competition for Poland’s Nuclear New Build

Posted on October 23, 2022 by djysrv

South Korea’s KHNP and Westinghouse are the two leading bidders for Poland’s new nuclear build. France’s EDF is a lagging bidder reportedly having submitted the most expensive of the three bids. The competition for Poland’s business, six full size reactors, … Continue reading →

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Molten Chloride Salt Test Stand Launched by TerraPower & Southern Company

Posted on October 23, 2022 by djysrv

Molten Chloride Salt Test Stand Launched by TerraPower, Southern Company Global Nuclear Fuel and TerraPower Announce Natrium Fuel Facility NuScale’s EPC Validated Validated by NRC Holtec & Hyundai Accelerate Work on SMR-160 Design General Atomics Announces Plans for Fusion Pilot … Continue reading →

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