CONTENTS | Asset management Volume 70 | No. 857
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26 | ALARA
cover story
Repurposing Biblis A decommissioned fission power plant could become a full-scale fusion research campus.
14 | Life extension
special report
A future for ALARA? Should the ALARA principle be re- examined to consider costs and holistic decision-making?
30 Fleet-wide life extension Vistra is now completing a life extension programme across its entire nuclear fleet.
Policy & markets
32 Plotting a nuclear growth path A new report highlights the renewed prospects for nuclear and reveals key growth drivers.
SMRs & Advanced reactors
34 Stellaria’s MSR explored On-demand, localised, cheap, and renewable nuclear power is key. Step forward Stellaria.
Commentary
39 The hidden fragility of clean energy Vulnerable renewable energy supply chains mean nuclear offers distinct advantages.
Events
41 What’s on? A list of exhibitions, conferences, webinars and digital events.
Cover image: The Biblis nuclear power plant in Germany. Source: RWE News
6 Lead News South Africa is shifting its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) project towards revival.
6-11 Roundup
Opinion 12 Uncomfortable pathways The new age for nuclear has brightened the prospects for less comfortable concepts.
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20 Navigating the Future The future of nuclear innovation depends on early, integrated planning for transport.
Fuel & fuel cycle
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22 Building HALEU capacity The roll out of new reactor designs means a fuel cycle for higher enriched fuels must follow suit.
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