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Thermodynamic characterisation of severe accident analyses

Preparatory meeting for Thermodynamic Characterisation of Fuel Debris and Fission Products Based on Scenario Analysis of Severe Accident Progression at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (TCOFF)...

News brief Nuclear science Fukushima Thermodynamic data TCOFF Nuclear safety research Joint project …
Published date: 27 May 2021
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The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy reviews potential substantive actions that may be taken to improve gender balance in the nuclear sector, considers new initiatives to further NEA work in stakeholder engagement, and discusses a new NEA strategy related to the role of small modular reactors and Generation IV nuclear systems in achieving Net Zero

The NEA’s ruling body the Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy met for its143rd biannual meeting in April 2022.

SMR News brief small modular reactors Nuclear safety Joint project …
Published date: 27 April 2022
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The Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy focuses on the role of nuclear energy in supporting the decarbonisation of world’s energy supply

The NEA held its 142nd Steering Committee meeting in October 2021.

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Published date: 4 November 2021
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The sixth International Nuclear Emergency Exercise (INEX-6)

The sixth International Nuclear Emergency Exercise (INEX-6)

News brief Radiological protection in nuclear or radiological emergencies INEX Radiological protection Emergency preparedness and response …
Published date: 1 March 2021
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The safety of advanced reactors

NEA Working Group on the Safety of Advanced Reactors (WGSAR) meeting, 23‑24 April 2020.

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Published date: 5 May 2020
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The role of nuclear energy in mitigating climate change

NEA Director-General William D. Magwood, IV explains how an energy mix that includes nuclear power can help achieve global climate change goals.

News brief System cost small modular reactors Climate change COP26 …
Published date: 13 December 2021
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The role of nuclear energy during COVID‑19 and beyond

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant impacts on the global economy and energy sector. It has also underlined the importance of electricity reliability and resilience during major d...

News brief Policy Decarbonisation Nuclear economics Policy Brief Spotlight Webinar Industrial and market frameworks Resilience COVID-19 Employment Financing Sustainable development and nuclear energy …
Published date: 24 June 2020
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The role of flexible nuclear energy systems in a low-carbon energy future

New NICE Future Initiative report, Flexible Nuclear Energy for Clean Energy Systems. Photo: Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock.

News brief Flexibility System cost Future energy market needs Decarbonisation …
Published date: 15 September 2020
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The regulation of new nuclear power reactors

The NEA Working Group on Regulation of New Reactors (WGRNR) met on 21-22 October 2020 via video conference.

News brief WGRNR New nuclear power plants Inspection practices Regulation of new and advanced reactors Nuclear safety regulation …
Published date: 4 November 2020
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The NEST Framework celebrates its two-year anniversary

The NEST Management Board met virtually on 9-10 March 2021 to discuss the ongoing progress made in six NEST Projects and the challenges posed to NEST activities by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

News brief Education Nuclear Education, Skills and Technology (NEST) Framework Education and capacity building
Published date: 22 March 2021