Nuclear Power Plants

Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth’s only natural satellite.

Iran’s 1st Hormoz NPP unit expected to be launched by 2031

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) –The first unit of Iran’s Hormoz Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which is being built with Russian assistance, is scheduled to be commissioned by 2031, Representative of the Iran Hormoz Nuclear Company Naser Mansour Sharifloo said.

Grossi says he spoke with Putin on Iran, Zaporizhzhia NPP

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed with him on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).

Iran, Russia ink $25 bn deal on 4 nuclear power plants

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran and Russia signed on Friday a $25 billion agreement on building four new nuclear power plants.

Russia in talks with Iran on small nuclear plants

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia is in talks with Iran regarding the construction of small modular nuclear power plants (NPPs) on Iranian territory, aiming to finalize agreements in the future, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said.

3 suspected drones intruded on Japan nuclear plant premises

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Three bright objects believed to be drones intruded on the premises of the Genkai nuclear power complex in southwestern Japan, the country's nuclear watchdog said Sunday.

Iran’s Health Ministry rejects radiation risk after attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Health Ministry gave an assurance that no radiation leaks threaten the health of people following the military attacks by the US and Israel on the country’s nuclear facilities.

Oil Minister:

Russia to fund construction of nuclear plant in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Tehran and Moscow have agreed on the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran with a credit line allocated by Russia, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says.

Massive fire reported at Taiwan’s nuclear plant(+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Taiwan’s Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Hengchun, Pingtung County, was reported to be releasing large plumes of thick black smoke around 11:30 a.m. local time on Thursday.

Russia in talks with Iran to build more nuclear power plants

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is negotiating with Iran on the construction of another nuclear power plant in the country, CEO Alexey Likhachev announced at the Future Technologies Forum.

Kiev attempted to target Russian nuclear facility:governor

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Multiple Ukrainian drones targeted civilian infrastructure in Russia’s Smolensk Region, with at least one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reportedly intercepted near a nuclear power facility, the regional Governor said.

Iran to construct nuclear power plant: Nuclear chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami announced that the organization has the construction of a nuclear power plant on its agenda.

Ukraine planned to seize Russian nuclear power plant: Moscow

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Ukraine planned to seize a nuclear power plant during its large-scale incursion into the Kursk Region, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said, assuming that a potential accident would only be harmful to Russia.

Lightning strike shuts down nuclear power station: Armenia

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – A lightning strike caused the shutdown of Armenia's single nuclear power plant, according to local authorities.

IAEA chief visits Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in the city of "Kurchatov" in order to inspect the Kursk nuclear power plant in Russia.

Ukraine hits Russian Zaporozhye nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The fire that broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following Ukrainian shelling of the nearby city of Energodar is burning near the cooling towers, the plant said.

UAE considers building second nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state, a government official said.

Armenia discusses newnuclear powerplant with US

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Armenia and the US are discussing the possibility of building a new NPP and the process has entered the subject phase, according to the Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, Armen Grigoryan.

Russia says Ukraine attacked Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Multiple explosive-laden Ukrainian drones targeted the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, hitting several parts of the facility, Russia’s nuclear energy agency Rosatom said in a statement.

Iran begins building new nuclear plant in Hormozgan province

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has announced that the construction of a new nuclear power plant has begun in Iran’s southern coastal province of Hormozgan.

China launches first Fourth-Generation nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) –  China has commissioned what is believed to be the first fourth-generation nuclear power plant located in the country's eastern province of Shandong, the Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA) announced on Wednesday.

Report:

S. Arabia considering Chinese bid to build nuclear plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia is considering a Chinese bid to build a nuclear power plant in the kingdom amid frustration over the United States’ stipulations for supporting Riyadh’s quest for nuclear power.

Japan reseales Fukushima wastewater into Pacific ocean

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Japanese specialists started to release into the ocean the first batch of treated water that was used to cool down the crippled reactors of the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant.

Iran begins procedures to build Darkhovin Nuclear Plant

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The construction project of the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant began in the presence of the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami, and a number of senior nuclear officials in Khuzestan province.

Six new power plant units to be put into operation tomorrow

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – A number of six thermal power plants will become operational and connected to the national electricity grid on Thursday in a cremony with the participation of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

Belgian Tihange 3 nuclear reactor shuts down unexpectedly

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – The Tihanghe 3 nuclear reactor in Liège Province is currently out of action, Belgian media reported on Monday.

Two strong explosions hit near Zaporizhzhia NPP

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Two strong explosions hit near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine.