Formal licence review begins for Canadian SMR

Global First Power Ltd’s (GFP) application for a licence to prepare a site for a small modular reactor (SMR) at Chalk River in Ontario has moved to the technical review phase of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) licensing process. GFP plans to build and operate a Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) unit by 2026.

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Why Density Matters for Remote Energy Solutions

The physics of energy density and power density make Small Modular Reactors a robust, and sometimes the only, alternative to diesel plants in remote locations.

Minerals per Megawatt of Clean Energy

Nuclear provides a unique middle ground, offering low-carbon baseload power with a relatively small mineral footprint.

Understanding Radiation From Source to Safety

Advanced nuclear power comes with many layers of protection to ensure it is one of the safest ways to produce clean and reliable energy.

Improving Access to Telemedicine with Satellite Connectivity

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Interview: Simplifying Industrial Projects with SMRs

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Helium’s Transformative Role in Nuclear Power

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