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Sweden's Parliament approves reclassification of uranium mining
Sweden's Parliament approves reclassification of uranium mining
The Swedish Parliament has approved amendments to Swedish legislation that will streamline the permitting process for the extraction and processing of uranium, to treat it in a similar way to other metals and minerals. It has also approved a government-proposed amendment that will open up more coastal sites to potential nuclear power projects.
 
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Fourth application for Swedish state support for new nuclear
Fourth application for Swedish state support for new nuclear
Nordic Baseload Power has submitted an application to the Swedish government for state support for the construction of two large-scale reactors at the Barsebäck site, where two reactors are being decommissioned.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Swedish new nuclear project selects Rolls-Royce SMRs
Swedish new nuclear project selects Rolls-Royce SMRs
Videberg Kraft has selected Rolls-Royce SMR as supplier for its project on the Värö Peninsula near Ringhals, where it plans to site three of the UK-based firm's small modular reactors.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 15 June 2026
Studsvik seeks state support for SMRs in Sweden
Studsvik seeks state support for SMRs in Sweden
Swedish nuclear technical services provider Studsvik has submitted an application to the Swedish government for state support for up to 1,400 MW of new nuclear power, featuring small modular reactors, in the southern part of the country.
 
New Nuclear · Friday, 12 June 2026
Blykalla applies for state aid for SMR plant
Blykalla applies for state aid for SMR plant
Swedish lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla has submitted an application for government financing for its planned power plant in Norrsundet, Gävle, in east central Sweden, comprising six SEALER reactors.
 
New Nuclear · Friday, 5 June 2026
Alleima expands capacity as nuclear demand grows
Alleima expands capacity as nuclear demand grows
The inauguration of the Tube Mill 2026 production facility in Sandviken, Sweden, has been described as a milestone for Alleima as it prepares to meet growing demand from conventional and small and advanced reactors.
 
Corporate · Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Third application lodged for Swedish SMR plant
Third application lodged for Swedish SMR plant
Swedish nuclear technical services provider Studsvik has submitted an application to the Swedish government to construct a small modular reactor power plant at its existing site in Nyköping in Södermanland County.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Blykalla applies to build Swedish SMR plant
Blykalla applies to build Swedish SMR plant
Swedish lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla has submitted an application to the government to construct a power plant in Norrsundet, Gävle, in east central Sweden, comprising six SEALER reactors.
 
New Nuclear · Monday, 18 May 2026
Blykalla and ABB enhance cooperation
Blykalla and ABB enhance cooperation
Swedish lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla and global engineering company ABB have signed a Joint Development Agreement, marking a significant step forward in their collaboration and formally advancing their partnership.
 
Corporate · Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Grants allocated for Swedish feasibility studies
Grants allocated for Swedish feasibility studies
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has distributed SEK19.8 million (USD2.2 million) to nine municipalities that have applied to carry out feasibility studies for new nuclear power.
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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