Flamanville-3 / Fuel Loading Begins At France’s Delayed EPR Nuclear Power Plant
Normandy reactor, which is 12 years behind schedule and well over budget, could now start up for first time in mid-2024
fuel loading
Japan / Regulator Approves Fuel Loading At Unit 7 Of Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Station
Facility has been offline since Fukushima disaster in 2011, but government is backing restart plans
Canada / OPG To Begin Fuel Loading After Completion Of Darlington-3 Refurbishment
10-year project could add more than 30 years to operating life
Slovakia / Fuel Loading Completed For New Mochovce-3 Reactor Unit
Testing and criticality to follow as plant nears operation
Vogtle-3 / US Regulator Authorises Fuel Loading And Operation At Delayed Nuclear Project
Landmark follows recent confirmation of further cost increases for two reactors in Georgia
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