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TVO anticipates loading fuel into OL3 in late 2018 20 April 2018
Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj said it plans to start loading fuel into the core of the Olkiluoto 3 EPR in the autumn, once an operating licence has been granted. However, the company said it is awaiting confirmation from the Areva-Siemens consortium that start-up of the unit is still scheduled for May 2019.
US brings accident-tolerant fuel target nearer 20 April 2018
The US Nuclear Energy Institute reported yesterday that coordination among the various entities involved in the development of accident-tolerant fuels has "progressed to the point that all stakeholders now agree on the feasibility of a 2023 timeline". Citing speakers at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 12 April briefing on ATF, the NEI said […]
Canada considers participation in Iter fusion project 19 April 2018
Canada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iter Organisation to explore how Canada can participate in the project to construct the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The fusion reactor - construction of which began in 2010 - is scheduled to achieve first plasma in 2025.
IAEA tests drone to fight disease-carrying mosquitos 19 April 2018
The International Atomic Energy Agency and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations have successfully tested releasing sterile mosquitos from drones as part of efforts to use a nuclear technique to suppress the insect that spreads Zika and other diseases. The IAEA said today that testing of the new system had been carried out in Brazil las […]
First test using CABRI pressurised water loop 19 April 2018
The first test simulating an accident situation in a pressurised water reactor has been successfully completed at the CABRI research reactor in Cadarache, southern France. The test was part of an international research programme aimed at improving knowledge of nuclear fuel behaviour during an accident involving a sudden increase of power.

17Apr2018: Look back at Nuclear days and NUGENIA Forum

The 2^nd edition of the Nuclear days and the 7th edition of the NUGENIA Forum were held jointly in Prague last week. The event gathered the 3 SNETP pillars (NUGENIA, ESNII and NC2I) as well as EERA JPNM (Joint programme for nuclear materials) to strengthen collaboration and share views on cross-cutting issues and future needs.

Around 250 delegates participated in the event representing 104 international organisations (industry, R&D, TSOs, SMEs, academia) from 24 countries. The introductory plenary session focused on…

01Mar2018: Reminder: Call for papers HTR 2018

9th International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology

Novotel Warszawa Centrum, 8-10 October 2018
Marszałkowska 94/98, 00-510 Warsaw, Poland

More information: www.htrconf.org
HTR 2018 event flyer: download >

ABOUT HTR 2018

The International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology is the sole international conference focusing on high-temperature gas-cooled reactors and process heat application technology. Inaugurated in 2002 by the European High Temperature Reactor Tech-nology Network HTR-TN in Petten, The Netherlands, successive…

28Feb2018: A look back at the 7th GA & 10th Anniversary

7th General Assembly in Brussels & Celebrations of the tenth Anniversary of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform

On 22 February 2018, the 7th SNETP General Assembly and the celebration of the platform tenth’s anniversary took place in Brussels. The event was coorganised by the SNETP Secretariat with the support of the European Commission – Joint Research Center and DG Research and Innovation – and chaired by the Governing Board Chair, Hamid Aït Abderrahim.

14Feb2018

ENEN+ project opens call for mobility grants

The ENEN+ project aims to substantially contribute to the revival of the interest of young generations in the careers in nuclear sector. In order to achieve this purpose, the ENEN + H2020 project is launching a mobility call that will open on 1 March 2018.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The mobility grants are intended for those, who would like to improve their knowledge, skills and competitiveness for career opportunities in the following nuclear fields:

Nuclear engineering and safety
Waste management and geological disposal
Radiation protection
Medical…

07Feb2018: SNETP Newsletter released – January 2018

The January 2018 edition of the SNETP Newsletter has been released. Learn more about the Platform’s latest news, including its 10th year anniversary.

Access newsletter here

31Jan2018: Save the date: 7th SNETP General Assembly

We are pleased to invite you to the 7th SNETP General Assembly that will be held in Brussels on 22 February 2018. This will also be the occasion to celebrate the platforms’s 10th anniversary and take a look into the future, in particular concerning the evolution of SNETP towards becoming a legal entity, and working together to address the challenges that the nuclear sector is facing.

This year’s General Assembly represents a key milestone in this evolution as a vote…

30Jan2018

EC launches public consultations

The European Commission has just launched a series of public consultations on priorities that should/could be reflected within the next EU Multi-Financial Framework and its Policy areas after 2020.

The following consultations cover key areas for SNETP:

Stakeholder consultation on the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Euratom_21-25
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2017-eu-funds-strategic-infrastructure
Evaluation of EU’ strategy on adaptation to Climate Change: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/adaptation2017?surveylanguage=EN
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Most of all the other consultations are available…

30Jan2018: Call for abstracts now open for Nuclear Days & NUGENIA Forum 2018

The second edition of the Nuclear Days conference will be held in Prague together with the 7th annual NUGENIA Forum, under the auspices of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) and its pillars (ESNII, NC2I and NUGENIA). The event is organised in close cooperation with the Czech research and industry representatives and EERA-JPNM. We expect more than 200 international experts from various fission-related R&D&I fields as well as representatives from national and international organisations and governments, industries and…

14Dec2017: NUCLEAR DAYS 2018 & NUGENIA Forum

The second edition of the Nuclear Days 2018 event, organised jointly with the annual NUGENIA Forum 2018, is focused on the nuclear industrial perspectives, cross-cutting R&D issues and the identification of new project ideas with a view to reinforce innovation and consistency of the nuclear systems development.

The participation of the three SNETP pillars and EERA JPNM will give the opportunity to identify future challenges for the nuclear industry as a whole and to define common topics…

14Dec2017: Watch Nuclear Safety & Security session at SET-Plan 2017

The SET Plan – The 10th Year Anniversary – Central European Energy Conference 2017 took place in Bratislava from 29 November to 1 December. SNETP Governing Board Chair Hamid Aït Abderrahim participated as a panelist in the session Nuclear Safety and Security. The recording of the session is now available.

9th International Topical Meeting on High Temperature Reactor Technology

ABOUT HTR 2018

7th General Assembly in Brussels & Celebrations of the tenth Anniversary of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform

WHO SHOULD APPLY?