Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity. The United States has the most capacity, followed by France, China, Russia, and South Korea, based on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) data as of June 2025. Globally, 416 nuclear power reactors are operating in 31 countries, with a total installed net generating...
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Namibia bids to join Nuclear Suppliers Group as world’s third-largest uranium producer.
Namibia has endorsed its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the international body that sets rules for the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will spearhead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure compliance with NSG guidelines,...
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Africa’s richest country advances plans for new nuclear plant
South Africa’s environment minister on Friday upheld a 2017 decision granting state-owned power utility Eskom environmental authorisation to build and operate a 4,000-megawatt nuclear power station in the Western Cape. The facility is planned for Duynefontein, near Cape Town’s Koeberg plant, currently the only commercial nuclear power station operating in Africa, according to Reuters. Environmental...
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Power Restored in Tamale Following Ministry’s Intervention
Electricity supply has been fully restored to Tamale and surrounding areas after successful engagements led by the Ministry of Energy. The move comes after workers from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Volta River Authority (VRA) reversed their earlier decision to suspend operations in the area. The Ministry commended the swift cooperation among...
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Namibia picks South African nuclear tech for Walvis Bay oil refinery.
Namibia has selected South African-developed nuclear technology to power a new oil refinery planned for Walvis Bay, with the project set to be driven by the Dune 7 Special Purpose Vehicle and backed by the Namibian government. The refinery, designed to process 300,000 barrels per stream day (BPSD), will utilise the High Temperature Modular Reactor...
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Kazakhstan Holds Negotiations with China on Nuclear Power Plant ConstructionBy Staff Report in Nation on 4 August 2025
By Staff Report in Nation on 4 August 2025 ASTANA – Negotiations are underway with potential suppliers including China National Nuclear Corporation for the construction of the third nuclear power plant, reported the Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency on July 31. The discussions also include the development of high-power nuclear reactors and small modular reactors.The China...
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Second stage of reprocessing centre in Zheleznogorsk launched Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
The second complex of the Experimental and Demonstration Centre, which will process used nuclear fuel, has been launched, and follows an initial experimental stage. World Nuclear News Second stage of reprocessing centre in Zheleznogorsk launchedTuesday, 29 July 2025The second complex of the Experimental and Demonstration Centre, which will process used nuclear fuel, has been launched,...
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Energy CrossRoad : Nuclear Power the clean, green energy dream
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Japan power firm plans to build first new nuclear reactor since Fukushima
TokyoReuters — Kansai Electric Power will begin surveys for the construction of a new nuclear power reactor at its Mihama power station in Fukui prefecture, western Japan, to replace the existing facility, the company said on Tuesday. The decision marks Japan’s first concrete step towards building a new nuclear reactor since the Great East Japan Earthquake...
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Viewpoint: Strategic coalitions in nuclear business
Eni Ghana and its Joint Venture (JV) partners have formally declared the commercial potential of the Eban-Akoma hydrocarbon discoveries located in the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4) offshore Ghana. This move marks a pivotal advancement toward full-scale development of the oil and gas fields. The Declaration of Commerciality, officially submitted on July 3, 2025,...