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NSERC and Natural Resources Canada partner to fund research on small modular reactors

NSERC and Natural Resources Canada partner to fund research on small modular reactors

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors (SMR) through NSERC’s Alliance grants program. This partnership will support  the goals of the 2022 Federal Budget to position Canada as a clean energy leader, and of […]

 
Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are pleased to announce a new initiative to support university research on small modular reactors.

 
Training a new generation of atomic ambassadors

Training a new generation of atomic ambassadors

The challenge for the nuclear industry is to reach those influential policymakers and investors whose buy-in will be essential if nuclear is to succeed, writes Eric Meyer, the founder of Generation Atomic, which aims to “energise and empower today’s generations to advocate for a nuclear future”.

 
Building culture to fight climate change

Building culture to fight climate change

Lowering cost and tightening schedule on big nuclear projects isn’t just good for shareholder returns; it could be the linchpin to ensuring the world can meet its net zero goals. Nuclear Promise X President/CEO, and UNENE M.Eng. graduate, Bharath Nangia tells us why nuclear efficiency is so important to fighting climate change, and explains the vital role of collaboration.

 
AECL: The company that launched a nuclear nation

AECL: The company that launched a nuclear nation

As Canada’s federally owned nuclear science and technology organization turns 70, Nuclear Engineering International Magazine featured the company in its December 2021 issue. Jacquie Hoornweg, Executive Director, Brilliant Energy Institute, looks at the links between Atomic Energy Canada Limited, Canada’s nuclear history, and the country’s vision for a net-zero future.

 
OPG selects GE Hitachi as SMR technology development partner

OPG selects GE Hitachi as SMR technology development partner

The two companies will work together to deploy a small modular reactor projected to be completed as early as 2028 and could increase provincial revenues by more than $870 million.

 
BWXT, GE Hitachi, and Synthos Green Energy partner on Canadian supply chain support for Polish SMR deployment

BWXT, GE Hitachi, and Synthos Green Energy partner on Canadian supply chain support for Polish SMR deployment

There is a goal to develop at least 10 BWRX-300 small modular reactors for deployment in Poland by early 2030, accelerating the country’s decarbonization plan and, through partnership, potentially generating more than $1 billion in GDP for Canada.

 
Register now! Young nuclear professionals host in-person conference, Dec. 3

Register now! Young nuclear professionals host in-person conference, Dec. 3

The 2021 North American Young Generation Nuclear Conference will host a mix of panellists, keynote speakers and workshops, with the theme of “Knowledge is Power”.

 
SNC-Lavalin contracted for CANDU new build prep work in Romania

SNC-Lavalin contracted for CANDU new build prep work in Romania

Preparatory work begins for two new CANDU units at the Societatea Nuclearelectrica Cernavoda site as part of Romania’s decarbonization strategy.

 
Bruce Power announces the first ever Green Bond for nuclear power

Bruce Power announces the first ever Green Bond for nuclear power

$500 million in Green Bonds issuance was made possible by Bruce Power’s track record of delivering emission reduction projects and its leadership in environmental stewardship.