EDF warned over Hunterston electrical cabling incident

The nuclear industry regulator has issued an improvement notice to EDF Energy following an electrical cabling incident at its Hunterston B power station in Ayrshire.

Nuclear Industry Association chief executive Tom Greatrex on the rebirth of the sector

Few industries have experienced a renaissance in public opinion and outlook quite like nuclear. The post Nuclear Industry Association chief executive Tom Greatrex on the rebirth of the sector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Scotland losing out on thousands of nuclear jobs due to block on new reactors, industry claims

Scotland is missing out on roughly 5,000 high‑quality nuclear jobs because the Scottish Government refuses to back new civil nuclear projects, the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has said. The post Scotland losing out on thousands of nuclear jobs due to block on new reactors, industry claims appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Nuclear Industry Association warns of UK need to overhaul energy strategies for AI race

The UK must overhaul its power strategy to keep pace with a surge in demand from data centres, industry analysts warn, as new figures suggest electricity consumption by these facilities could increase fivefold by 2030. The post Nuclear Industry Association warns of UK need to overhaul energy strategies for AI race appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Boost talent with technology to meet nuclear demands

The nuclear industry needs to attract new talent and turbocharge it with technology in order to meet the sector’s massive growth. The post Boost talent with technology to meet nuclear demands appeared first on Construction Management.