평일 매일, 국내외 원자력 뉴스 3건 요약
ATM No 269 2026 MAY 13
한수원, 미국 에스엔씨와 원자력 엔지니어링 역량 강화 맞손
- 한국수력원자력(KHNP)은 미국 엔지니어링 기업 에스엔씨(SNC)와 원자력 엔지니어링 역량 강화를 위한 업무협약을 체결했습니다.
- 양사는 원전 건설 및 운영 분야의 기술 협력을 통해 글로벌 원전 시장에서의 경쟁력을 높이고 공동 진출 기회를 모색할 계획입니다.
- 이번 협력은 한국 원전 기술의 글로벌 표준화와 수출 저변 확대에 기여할 것으로 기대됩니다.
US Must Invest Up To $170 Billion In Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain To Meet Capacity Goal, Says Report
- A McKinsey report states that the US needs to invest between $105 billion and $170 billion in its nuclear fuel supply chain to reach its 2050 capacity goals.
- The investment must cover mining, enrichment, and the development of HALEU fuel for advanced reactors.
- The report emphasizes that prompt action is required to reduce reliance on foreign supplies and secure energy dominance.
Nuclear Diamond Batteries, Inc. Receives Second U.S. Patent Allowance
- NDBI has been granted a second US patent for a specialized electrode architecture designed for ultra-long-life nuclear diamond batteries.
- This technology converts radioactive decay directly into electricity, offering a potential power source for space missions and remote sensors.
- The patent strengthens the company's IP portfolio as it moves toward the commercialization of betavoltaic energy systems.