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Energy in Transition

Nuclear Fusion Pushes to Reach Commercial Power Plant Stage

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

Peter Reina David Godkin

June 27, 2024

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Global developers are advancing nuclear fusion technology and engineering to scale an energy source they say has zero emissions, no meltdown risk and more security, as data centers and AI push power demand.

The Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant, including the domed containment building and transmission line shown. A body of water moves behind it, and a hilly field of brown grass is in front of it.

Power

California Extends Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Operations Until 2030 to Boost Grid Reliability

C.J. Schexnayder

September 6, 2022

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California OKs extending by five years the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, originally slated for decommissioning in 2025.

Nuclear Power Construction

Vogtle Co-Owners Sue to Hand Georgia Power Remaining Project Costs

Continuing delays, monthly construction costs of $200M add pressure

Scott Judy

June 23, 2022

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Co-owners Oglethorpe Power and MEAG filed lawsuits seeking to freeze costs as continuing delays and monthly project costs of $200M add pressure.

International Conflict

Safety at Ukraine Nuclear Sites at Risk, Bank and UN Agency Say

Infrastructure and asset damage caused by Russia now exceeds $119 billion, a Ukraine government official said on March 14.

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

March 11, 2022

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A global nuclear energy watchdog and the financier of the $2.8B program to cover the Chernobyl site's damaged reactor raised concern March 10 of power loss safety impacts, with worry also of a monitoring system cutoff at the still operating Zaporizhizhia plant—as both remain in Russian control.

The ENR Global Best Projects Awards focus on the challenges, risks, and rewards of designing and constructing in other countries. This December, we will be celebrating virtually!

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Items Tagged with 'Nuclear Power'

ARTICLES

Nuclear Fusion Pushes to Reach Commercial Power Plant Stage

California Extends Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Operations Until 2030 to Boost Grid Reliability

Vogtle Co-Owners Sue to Hand Georgia Power Remaining Project Costs

Safety at Ukraine Nuclear Sites at Risk, Bank and UN Agency Say

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