2009
Proliferation Resistance of Innovative Nuclear Energy Systems
2009-12-08 – To assess the multiplicity and robustness of barriers against proliferation, an INPRO collaborative project is studying acquisition or diversion pathways of weapons usable material. Read more...
INPRO: Looking Back and Moving Forward
2009-12-07 – A review of the year 2009 and INPRO's plans for the next biennium are covered in the latest issue of the IAEA's Nuclear Power Newsletter. Go to page 7 to read this article. Read more...
Status and Trends of Nuclear Technologies
2009-11-26 – A new technical document (IAEA-TECDOC 1622) summarizes knowledge accumulated in Member States in the area of advanced and innovative reactors and nuclear fuel cycle technologies. Read more...
Innovating for the Future
2009-11-13 – Looking decades ahead, the Steering Committee of the IAEA's International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles (INPRO) met in Vienna at the Agency headquarters this week to approve a two-year action plan that will serve to address the need for sustainable and affordable energy technologies. Read more...
Benchmarking Environmental Impacts of Nuclear Energy: Systems INPRO Collaborative Project Launched
2009-10-19 – Some 20 nuclear experts from 12 IAEA Member States met at the IAEA last week to launch an INPRO Collaborative Project that will investigate the environmental impact of innovative nuclear energy systems. Read more...
Change of Leadership in the IAEA Division of Nuclear Power
2009-10-14 – Mr. Jong Kyun Park has assumed the position of Director of the Division of Nuclear Power in the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy effective October 2009. Read more...
States Briefed on Sustainable Nuclear Future
2009-09-18 – Member States were briefed on an IAEA project that helps nations chart their way forward in choosing innovative technologies when developing sustainable nuclear energy. Read more...
IAEA Bulletin: Sustainable Nuclear Energy
2009-09-14 – The latest issue of the IAEA's flagship magazine "IAEA Bulletin" Vol.51-1 has just been released, including an article on "Sustainable Nuclear Energy" by Deputy Director General and INPRO Project Manager Yury Sokolov and INPRO Group Leader Randy Beatty. Read also a contribution by former INPRO cost-free expert Ray Sollychin who shares his views on Exploring Fuel Alternatives. Read more...
INPRO Update
2009-09-10 – A summary of recent activities in the International Project on Innovative Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Cycles is now available as "INPRO Update". Read more...
IAEA Tools and Methods for Energy Planning and NESAs
2009-09-08 – A new brochure, jointly prepared by INPRO and the Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS) has just been released. "IAEA Tools and Methodolgies for Energy System Planning and Nuclear Energy System Assessments" is intended for decison makers and technical experts in IAEA Member States, who are interested in energy and nuclear technology planning and in related support available from the IAEA. Read more...
Common User Considerations (CUC) by Developing Countries for Future Nuclear Energy Systems: Report of Stage 1
2009-08-03 – This report is now available as a print publication in the NE Series. It presents conclusions drawn by experts from developing countries that are considering deployment of nuclear power plants in the near term or are making projections up to 2050. Read more...
Finding a Role for Nuclear
2009-07-21 – States are turning to the IAEA for help to assess their energy needs and possibly develop a national policy for nuclear power. Read more...