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Vodafone and CEZ pilot private 5G network at Temelin nuclear plant
Vodafone and CEZ pilot private 5G network at Temelin nuclear plant
Mobile phone giant Vodafone and Czech nuclear operator ÄŒ·¡´Ü have introduced what they say is Europe's first private 5G mobile phone network at a nuclear power plant.
Corporate · Monday, 2 September 2024
ÄŒ·¡´Ü and Czech government looking ahead to SMRs
ÄŒ·¡´Ü and Czech government looking ahead to SMRs
The Czech Republic's nuclear power plant operator ÄŒ·¡´Ü has concluded a security agreement with the government allowing the next steps in selecting a future supplier for its planned small modular reactors.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Westinghouse and EDF appeal against Czech nuclear tender process
Westinghouse and EDF appeal against Czech nuclear tender process

The Czech Republic's competition authority says Westinghouse and EDF have asked for a review of the tender process for new nuclear units in the country. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was selected last month as the preferred bidder.

New Nuclear · Tuesday, 27 August 2024
KHNP starts contract negotiations for Czech reactors
KHNP starts contract negotiations for Czech reactors
One week after being selected as the preferred bidder, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power said it has begun contract negotiations for at least two new nuclear power units in the Czech Republic. The aim is for the contract to be signed in March 2025.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 25 July 2024
KHNP selected to supply new Czech nuclear units
KHNP selected to supply new Czech nuclear units
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has won the Czech government's contest for at least two new nuclear power units in the country, with its bid preferred to that from France's EDF.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Verdict on EDF and KHNP bids being considered by Czech government 
Verdict on EDF and KHNP bids being considered by Czech government 

ÄŒ·¡´Ü has submitted to the Czech government its evaluation of the bids received from France's EDF and South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of a new nuclear power plant at Dukovany.

New Nuclear · Monday, 17 June 2024
STEP components to undergo testing in Czech research reactor
STEP components to undergo testing in Czech research reactor
High temperature superconducting tapes for use in the UK's prototype fusion power plant will be tested in a Czech research reactor following the signing of an agreement between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Research Centre Řež.
Fusion · Thursday, 2 May 2024
EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid
EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid
The European Commission has approved the Czech Republic's proposed public support package for new nuclear - after a series of modifications were made to address their concerns during an inquiry which began in June 2022.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 1 May 2024
KHNP and EDF submit updated bids for four new Czech units
KHNP and EDF submit updated bids for four new Czech units

ÄŒ·¡´Ü and its Elektrárna Dukovany II subsidiary have received binding bids from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and France's EDF for the construction of four new nuclear units in the Czech Republic.

New Nuclear · Tuesday, 30 April 2024
ÄŒ·¡´Ü highlights benefits of increasing output of existing units
ÄŒ·¡´Ü highlights benefits of increasing output of existing units
The modernisation of existing nuclear power units in the Czech Republic has added extra capacity equivalent to the output of a large coal-fired power plant, operator ÄŒ·¡´Ü has said.
Corporate · Thursday, 11 April 2024
Dukovany to Brno hot water heating supply pipeline takes step forward
Dukovany to Brno hot water heating supply pipeline takes step forward
Czech nuclear power operator ÄŒ·¡´Ü and municipal heating company Teplárny Brno have signed agreements relating to a 42-kilometre pipeline from the Dukovany nuclear power plant that aims to benefit 250,000 people in the city of Brno.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Orano signs uranium enrichment services contract with ÄŒ·¡´Ü
Orano signs uranium enrichment services contract with ÄŒ·¡´Ü
In a contract signed during a visit to the Czech Republic by French President Emmanuel Macron, Orano will supply uranium enrichment services, which will be used at ÄŒ·¡´Ü's Dukovany nuclear power plant.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 6 March 2024
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