CONTENTS | S Life extension Volume 69 | No. 834


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14 | S Fuel & fuel cycle


cover story


Renewing Diablo Diablo Canyon has won a reprieve from closure and the potential to operate until the mid-2040s.


36 | Business development


special report


Developing ATF With both safety and economic benefits, progress on Accident Tolerant Fuels is always positive.


28 Nuclear: From momentum to action Nuclear energy at a palatable cost means a laser- like focus the right project management strategy.


Viewpoint


31 Signals point to major growth in nuclear The outlook for nuclear energy is more promising than it has been in years.


Regional review


32 An uplift for nuclear in Europe? Investment analysis suggests the mood music is positive for Europe’s nuclear sector.


Nuclear policy


34 Building a nuclear landscape A stark contrast is emerging between the fossil fuel phase out and the challenges faced.


Events


40 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.


Cover image: Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant News


7 Lead News COP28 agrees on nuclear, Dome installed at HPC, Robot fleet for decommissioning.


7-11 Roundup Follow us on social media: @neimagazine


Opinion 12 Tripling nuclear while dividing it equally Tripling nuclear means nuclear autonomy for multiple developing nations. Is the world ready?


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SMRs & Advanced reactors


18 Taking stock of the SMR nuclear promise The SMR promise goes much wider than standalone technology.


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26 SMR buildout and a new Marshall Plan Solving the urgent challenge of accelerated deployment of SMRs across the globe.


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22 Audits and the data trail for nuclear waste Blockchain may help to address a major data challenge faced by the nuclear industry.


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