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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - August 2022

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

Country Topic Source
  Afrique L’Afrique sur la piste épineuse de l’énergie nucléaire Financial Afrik - Toute la finance Africaine
  Africa African countries eye 2030 start for generating nuclear energy The EastAfrican
  Allemagne « L’hiver sera très compliqué » : pourquoi l’Allemagne se prépare à retarder sa sortie du nucléaire L'Obs - Actualités du jour en direct
  IAEA ONU : Préparatifs en cours pour la visite de l'AIEA à la centrale nucléaire ukrainienne de Zaporijia Anadolu Agency
  Bangladesh Concreting of Rooppur 2 dome begins Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Canada is ‘ahead of the grain’ with nuclear energy The Mercury
  Canada Ontario energy minister asks for early report exploring a halt to natural gas power generation CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster
  China China restarts Taishan 1 after a year of repairs Nuclear Engineering International
  Czech Republic KHNP seeks nuclear co-operation with Czech Republic Nuclear Engineering International
  Egypt Rosatom Could Soon Start Building Egypt’s El Dabaa NPP Modern Diplomacy - Modern Diplomacy
  Europe Nuclear Power Should Be Part Of Europe’s Energy Mix Forbes
  Finland Rosatom sues Finnish firm over terminating nuclear power plant contract Anadolu Agency
  France La centrale nucléaire de Blaye autorisée à rejeter des eaux plus chaudes que la normale à cause de la chaleur ici, par France Bleu et France 3 – L'actualité en direct, info locale et nationale
  France Nucléaire. Construction de deux EPR2 à Penly : la Région Normandie confirme son engagement Accueil - Paris-Normandie
  Germany German Energy Crisis May Lead to Nuclear Plant Extension Bloomberg
  IAEA Update 93 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Competition: Innovative Data Visualization of Operating Nuclear Power Plants International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Collaborates with Asian Development Bank to Showcase Energy Modelling Tools, Training and Support International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India Modi’s Nuclear Push Gains Traction With New Plants on Way Bloomberg
  India India backs IAEA visit to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya atomic power plant to prevent nuclear disaster  Top news, opinion, analysis, latest current affairs from India
  Iran Nucléaire : Téhéran a fait des concessions, notamment sur l'AIEA Le Figaro - Actualité en direct et informations en continu
  Iran US and Iran edge closer to a nuclear deal as Tehran drops some demands France24
  Japan Japan just signaled a big shift in its post-Fukushima future Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  Japan Tepco considering delay to removing Fukushima nuclear debris -Kyodo Reuters
  Japan Japan considers nuclear power despite post-Fukushima vows Deutche Well
  Japan Japan signals return to nuclear power to stabilise energy supply Reuters
  Japan Japan to Consider Building Next-Gen Nuclear Plants, Nikkei Says Bloomberg
  Japan Japanese regulator approves upgrades to Kashiwazaki-Kariwa units Nuclear Engineering International
  Japon Nucléaire. Le Japon envisage de construire des réacteurs nouvelle génération Ouest-France : toute l'actualité en direct, l'info en continu en France, dans les régions et dans le monde
  Maroc Le Maroc forme à la sûreté nucléaire Bladi.net : Les Marocains du monde
  Maroc Nucléaire: Atelier régional autour de la supervision réglementaire des réacteurs organisé à Rabat Hespress
  Netherlands NRG and Curium sign contract to produce molybdenum-99 Nuclear Engineering International
  Poland Poland approves draft regulatory changes for nuclear facilities Nuclear Engineering International
  Romania Romania’s Nuclearelectrica triples profit Nuclear Engineering International
  Royaume-Uni Londres confirme le financement de la centrale nucléaire Sizewell Les Echos : actualités en direct, Économie, Finance, Marchés, Politique, Entreprises, Start-up | Les Echos
  Russia Contract signed for construction of Leningrad NPP units 7&8 Nuclear Engineering International
  Russie Moscou et Paris évoquent une inspection de la centrale de Zaporijjia VOA Afrique
  South Africa South Africa’s nuclear sector has failed its test: the Koeberg nuclear plant life extension The Conversation: In-depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers.
  South Korea For Korea's nuclear business ambitions, it's all in the taxonomy Korea JoongAng Daily
  Turkey Rosatom begins installing turbine condenser at Akkuyu NPP unit 1 Nuclear Engineering International
  United Kingdom British nuclear power plant outages Reuters
  United Kingdom KSB wins coolant pump order from Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia : "aucun des belligérants n’a envie que cette centrale s’arrête" France24
  Ukraine Cri d'alarme des pays occidentaux sur la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia VOA Afrique
  Ukraine New satellite images debunk Putin's claim about nuclear plant CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News and Video
  Ukraine Ukraine nuclear plant worker killed by Russian mortar as tensions rise The Washington Post
  Ukraine In Ukraine, a Nuclear Plant Held Hostage The New York Times
  Ukraine U.N. Security Council Meeting Focuses on Threat to Nuclear Plant The New York Times
  United States American Bureau of Shipping to look at nuclear propulsion Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Framatome to deliver neutron instrumentation system to South Carolina NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  United States $60/MWh for advanced nuclear electricity is achievable, says GE Hitachi executive Utility and Energy Transmission & Distribution News | Utility Dive
  United States The Future of California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant The New York Times
  United States What the climate bill does for the nuclear industry Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  United States Venture Investors Put Billions Into Nuclear Fusion And Fission Projects Crunchbase
  United States Louisiana Regulators File Suit Over Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant Biz New Orleans - New Orleans Business News and Commentary
  United States Nuclear medicine camera enhances efficiency at Gifford Current News | Vermont Business Magazine
  United States Camden energy company Holtec has a $7.4 billion plan to build the future of nuclear power Inquirer.com: Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes

Country Topic Source
  Allemagne Energie : Marvel Fusion fait le pari du nucléaire sans déchets Les Echos : actualités en direct, Économie, Finance, Marchés, Politique, Entreprises, Start-up | Les Echos
  Bolivia Trial operation begins at Bolivia’s nuclear research and technology centre Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada One-year delay in Canadian repository site selection World Nuclear News
  Canada Terrestrial Energy signs MOU with Invest Alberta Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Ontario powers ahead with Canada's first grid-scale nuclear reactor Toronto News | Toronto Real Estate News | Weather | CTV News Toronto
  China Reactor pressure vessel installed at unit 2 of China’s Zhangzhou NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Chine Nucléaire : La Chine remet en service un réacteur EPR, un an après un incident 20 Minutes - Toute l’actualité en direct et les dernières infos en continu
  Europe Unstoppable ‘radioactive wind’ could spread over Europe as Russia threatens nuclear plant The Telegraph - Telegraph Online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph - Telegraph
  France EDF demands $8.5bn to compensate for capped electricity prices Nuclear Engineering International
  France French regulator modifies ruling on NPP thermal discharges Nuclear Engineering International
  France Non-respect des règles générales d’exploitation sur le réacteur 5 Autorité de sûreté nucléaire - ASN
  Germany E.On not prepared for continued operation of NPPs Nuclear Engineering International
  Germany Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear-Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn The Wall Street Journal
  Ghana Industries are calling for nuclear power Homepage - Ghana Business News
  Global Transport security considerations for advanced reactors Nuclear Engineering International
  Global The Danger of Nuclear Reactors in War PS - The World's Opinion Page - Project Syndicate
  Hungary Hungary Prepared in Case of a Radioactive Incident in Ukraine Hungary Today - Read here the latest news about Hungary
  IAEA IAEA’s Grossi addresses UN Security Council on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Engineering International
  IAEA U.N. can facilitate IAEA visit to power plant if Russia, Ukraine agree WIN 98.5
  IAEA IAEA Workshop Spotlights Cultural Heritage Management with Nuclear Science International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Iran needs to cooperate with the IAEA. That isn’t negotiable. Atlantic Council - Shaping the global future together
  IAEA Enhancing Regulatory Infrastructure for Radiation Safety and Security of Radioactive Material: New IAEA Service International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Supports Costa Rica in Nuclear Security Efforts for Women’s U-20 Football World Cup International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India India’s L&T to build natural draught cooling towers for Rawatbhata atomic power project Nuclear Engineering International
  Iran Iran delivers deadline response to draft nuclear deal  Politics, Policy, Political News- POLITICO
  Iran Nucléaire iranien: l'UE propose un retour du gouvernement américain dans l'accord VOA Afrique
  Japan Deadline relaxed for release of treated Fukushima water Nuclear Engineering International
  Japan US removes highly enriched uranium from Japan Nuclear Engineering International
  Japan Japanese support for a nuclear restart is at its highest since Fukushima disaster, says former IEA executive director Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  Japan Japan industry minister inspects crippled Fukushima nuclear plant The Japan Times - News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More
  Netherlands Covra plans new waste storage building Nuclear Engineering International
  Niger Uranium : le Niger et le Canada entérinent la création de la société SOMIDA S. A Actuinger.com
  Russia Progress continues at Russia’s Experimental Demonstration Energy Complex Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Concreting of reactor containment begins at unit 2 of Kursk-II Nuclear Engineering International
  South Africa A bird's eye view of the future of SA's energy landscape post COP 26 Engineering News
  Turkey Problems continue at Akkuyu NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Turkey Rosatom gives more details of construction dispute at Akkuyu NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Guterres et Erdogan rencontrent Zelensky pour discuter céréales et nucléaire France24
  Ukraine Macron s'est entretenu avec Zelensky à propos de la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia TV Monde
  Ukraine Ukrainian State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate to be restructured Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Ukraine nuclear power company says Russia attacked website Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
  Ukraine Protect Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Before It’s Too Late Foreign Policy – the Global Magazine of News and Ideas
  Ukraine The U.N. secretary general visits Ukraine to discuss nuclear safety and grain exports. The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
  United Kingdom UKAEA appoints consortium as engineering service delivery partner for STEP Nuclear Engineering International
  United Nations Global nuclear industry submits statement to NPT Review Conference Nuclear Engineering International
  United Nations Nuclear-Weapon States Have Special Responsibility to Advance Non-Proliferation, Disarmament, Speakers Stress on Day Three of Review Conference Frontpage | UN Press
  United States How Safe Are Nuclear Power Plants? The New Yorker
  United States Nuclear waste recycling startup wants to solve the ‘ball and chain’ problem holding back nuclear Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  United States Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology: A Powerful Tool for a Better World U.S. Department of State - United States Department of State
  United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Boosts Nuclear Power with Tax Credits and Funding Morgan Lewis
  United States Bill Gates’ company TerraPower raises $750 million for nuclear energy and medicine innovation Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  United States Should California keep its last nuclear plant open? The battle is back Canary Media
  United States GAO Exposes Security Gaps in Radioactive Material Purchasing Homeland Security Today

Country Topic Source
  Africa Africa explores nuclear energy as climate-friendly way to ease power shortfalls Alliance for Science - Cornell University
  Argentina Atucha III: dudas sobre la central nuclear china que se construirá en la Argentina Últimas Noticias de Argentina y del Mundo | Todo Noticias
  Bolivia Nuclear research and technology centre in Bolivia into pilot operation Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Canada New Liberal leader questions small nuclear reactors CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster
  Canada Énergie: la chef libérale jette le doute sur les petits réacteurs nucléaires L'Acadie s'exprime ici! - Acadie Nouvelle
  China Nuclear power's role in green goals grows China Daily Website - Connecting China Connecting the World
  China Chinese molten-salt reactor cleared for start up Homepage - World Nuclear News
  China China has world's second largest number of nuclear power units: official Xinhua – China, World, Business, Sports, Photos and Video | English.news.cn
  Egypt Localisation at Egypt’s El-Dabaa NPP to be 25-50% Nuclear Engineering International
  États-Unis Projet NuScale : le premier petit réacteur nucléaire modulaire (de 50 à 77 mégawatts) approuvé par la NRC NeozOne - Invention et Innovation
  European Union Russia puts EU in nuclear-energy paradox EUobserver
  Finland Struggling Finnish nuclear reactor comes back on grid Reuters
  France EDF’s Nuclear Reactors to Discharge Hotter Water Amid Heat Wave, Energy Crisis Wall Street Journal
  France Piscine nucléaire de La Hague : EDF doit apporter des précisions Ouest-France : toute l'actualité en direct, l'info en continu en France, dans les régions et dans le monde
  France Canicule : cinq centrales nucléaires, dont Golfech, autorisées à rejeter des eaux plus chaudes dans les cours d'eau La Dépêche : Actualités en temps réel et l'info en continu - ladepeche.fr
  France La centrale nucléaire de Belleville va-t-elle fermer à cause de la sécheresse ? ici, par France Bleu et France 3 – L'actualité en direct, info locale et nationale
  Germany Germany Looks Ready For Nuclear Exit Number 4 Wall Street Journal
  Ghana Ghana’s nuclear power plant will be highly regulated – Prof Debrah Homepage - Ghana Business News
  Ghana le Ghana projette de construire une centrale nucléaire d'ici 2030 Accueil - Radarpress
  IAEA Embracing new technologies to improve the economics of nuclear International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Supports Costa Rica in Nuclear Security Efforts for Women’s U-20 Football World Cup International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Ministerial Conference to Highlight Nuclear Power’s Role in Achieving Net Zero and Energy Security International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Plastic Pollution: Recycling with Radiation to Protect the Environment International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Supports Advances in Regulatory Infrastructure for Radiation Safety in the Caribbean International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India India’s NPCIL orders Holtec fuel storage racks for Kudankulam Nuclear Engineering International
  Iran U.S. and Iran Weighing ‘Final’ E.U. Offer on Nuclear Deal The New York Times
  Kazakhstan Kazakhstan chooses site for second NPP Nuclear Engineering International
  Mexico Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest UN News | Global perspective, human stories
  Philippines House creates special committee on nuclear energy Philippine News Agency
  Russia Russian General Threatens to Bomb Nuclear Power Plant: 'We Warned' You Newsweek
  Russia Russia halts U.S. nuclear inspections; Biden ratifies Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  Russia Russia delivers more electrical equipment to Iter Nuclear Engineering International
  Russie Nucléaire : le G7 exige que la Russie "rende immédiatement" à l'Ukraine la centrale de Zaporijia Actualité économique et financière, bourse - Journal quotidien La Tribune
  Sweden Sweden Concerned Over Less IAEA Nuclear Monitoring Of Iran Iran International
  Turkey Rosatom says Turkish partner IC Ictas violated nuclear plant deal Reuters
  Turquie Türkiye: Erdogan inspecte les travaux de construction de la centrale nucléaire d'Akkuyu Anadolu Agency
  Ukraine L'analyse de WENRA sur l'état de sûreté de la centrale nucléaire de Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) Autorité de sûreté nucléaire - ASN
  Ukraine Ukrainian nuclear specialists to study AP1000 technology in USA Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war: fears over Moscow’s plans for captured nuclear plant; UK warns of ‘major new ground forces formation’ – live News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  Ukraine Attacking a nuclear plant ‘suicidal,’ UN chief tells journalists in Japan UN News | Global perspective, human stories
  Ukraine Russia Invites Nuclear Monitors to Visit Shelled Ukrainian Plant Bloomber
  Ukraine Zaporijia : inquiétudes autour de la plus grande centrale nucléaire d’Europe Franceinfo - Actualités en temps réel et info en direct
  United Kingdom Sizewell C nuclear plant approval faces legal challenge News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  United Kingdom Expanding the UK’s nuclear power capacity Innovation News Network | Science, Research & Innovation News
  United States NM’s nuclear waste site could be open ‘forever’ despite 2024 closure date, advocate warns Home - Source New Mexico
  United States A New Era Of Nuclear Power Has Just Begun Medium – Where good ideas find you.
  United States Closure Of California's Last Nuclear Power Plant Could Be Delayed National and Local Weather Radar, Daily Forecast, Hurricane and information from The Weather Channel and weather.com
  United States The role of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ in the nuclear power industry Deseret News
  United States Landmark Climate Bill Could Help Boost Struggling Nuclear Plants—Here’s Why Forbes
  United States USACE contracts Westinghouse to decommission Alaskan reactor Nuclear Engineering International

Country Topic Source
  Allemagne Nucléaire : Olaf Scholz ouvre la porte à la prolongation des centrales Le Point – Actualité Politique, Monde, France, Économie, High-Tech, Culture
  Australia Major push for Australia to scrap its ban on nuclear power in a move that could transform the country's energy debate forever Home | Daily Mail Online
  Cameroon From Clean Cocoa to Healthy Fish: Cameroonian Researchers Focus on Food Safety International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Canada X-energy Canada and SIMSA support potential deployment of Xe-100 SMRs Nuclear Engineering International
  Canada Pickering nuclear station is closing as planned, despite calls for refurbishment Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis
  China SNC-Lavalin supports life extension of China’s Qinshan reactors Nuclear Engineering International
  China China seeks to dominate Western nuclear energy industry Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government | Washington Examiner
  Global Climate Change Could Make Nuclear Power Plants Useless Medium – Where good ideas find you.
  États-Unis Un « petit » réacteur nucléaire bientôt certifié par les autorités de régulation américaine Siècle Digital
  France France to Curb Nuclear Output as Europe’s Energy Crisis Worsens Bloomberg
  France Canicule. EDF pourrait abaisser sa production nucléaire et arrêter un réacteur Ouest-France : toute l'actualité en direct, l'info en continu en France, dans les régions et dans le monde
  Germany Germany considers U-turn on nuclear phaseout Deutsche Welle
  Germany German Nuclear Plants Could Run Through Winter, Lobby Group Says Bloomberg
  Ghana Nuclear Power Project critical to Ghana’s energy transition plan – Minister Homepage - Ghana Business News
  Hungary Russia’s construction of a nuclear power plant in Hungary accepted by the IAEA, says minister on NPT conference Home - Daily News Hungary
  IAEA New CRP: Role of Nuclear Cogeneration within the Context of Sustainable Development (I35008) International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference: IAEA’s Grossi Calls for Recommitment International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Jordan’s King Hussein Cancer Center Designated an IAEA Collaborating Centre for Supporting Cancer Initiatives International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Chief: Iran's Nuclear Program Growing VOA - Voice of America English News
  Iran New centrifuges may bring Iran within a month of nuclear breakout Jerusalem Post
  Iran Iran to construct research reactor in Isfahan Nuclear Engineering International
  Japan Construction begins at Fukushima plant for water release thederrick.com
  Japan Local approval for Fukushima water release facilities Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Philippines Legal hurdles seen hindering Marcos’ nuclear energy push Philippines Business, Financial And Economic News | Inquirer.net
  Philippines Newly elected Philippines President eyes renewables and nuclear as LNG prices soar Energy Voice | Leading the Global Energy Conversation
  Poland Last Energy plans to develop 10 SMRs in Poland Nuclear Engineering International
  Russia Kremlin tells U.S. time running out for new nuclear arms deal Reuters
  Slovakia Slovakia’s Bohunice reactors fully dismantled Nuclear Engineering International
  South Africa South African regulator receives safety case for Koeberg life extension Nuclear Engineering International
  South Korea South Korea to support research reactor regulation in Saudi Arabia Nuclear Engineering International
  Spain Hundreds of Nuclear Radiation Monitors Were Allegedly Hacked by Former Repairmen Gizmodo | Tech. Science. Culture.
  Sweden Studsvik Scandpower and Blue Wave co-operate on artificial intelligence Nuclear Engineering International
  Turkey Turkey seeks to resolve dispute over Russian-built nuclear plant Reuters
  United Kingdom Energy news: UK nuclear power station closes after four decades Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment - Express.co.uk
  United Kingdom Concerns raised as the UK starts hunt for undersea nuclear waste disposal sites Independent daily energy news - Energy Live News
  United Kingdom Gemini containers used to ship waste to Sellafield Nuclear Engineering International
  Ukraine Ukraine : l’AIEA alerte sur la situation « volatile » à la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia, aux mains des Russes L'Obs - Actualités du jour en direct
  Ukraine La Russie utiliserait la centrale nucléaire de Zaporijjia comme bouclier korii. - L'actu des nouvelles économies et des nouvelles techno par Slate.fr
  Ukraine Ukraine war: IAEA says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant out of control BBC - Homepage
  Ukraine Ukrainian cities shelled, including one near nuclear plant ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News, Headlines & Videos - ABC News
  United States Facilitating advanced nuclear reactor technology through fuel innovation Innovation News Network | Science, Research & Innovation News
  United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Updates Guidance for Advanced Reactors Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
  United States First Small Nuclear Reactor Greenlit By US Regulators Futurism | Science and Technology News and Videos
  United States Vogtle NPP faces more possible delays Nuclear Engineering International
  United States NRC certifies NuScale SMR for US use Nuclear Engineering International
  United States Nuclear power is on the brink of a $1 trillion resurgence, but one accident anywhere could stop that momentum Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  United States Manchin Deal Tosses $30 Billion Lifeline to US Nuclear Reactors Bloomberg
  Vietnam Le Vietnam : soutien à l'utilisation de la technologie nucléaire à des fins pacifiques Le Courrier du VietNam