Three new nuclear power reactors in China have passed significant pre-operational tests and inspections. Sanmen 1 passed a comprehensive safety check ahead of fuel loading, while a containment integrity test was completed at Haiyang 2. Meanwhile, cold function tests were completed at Yangjiang 5. World-nuclear-news.com

All contracting parties to the international Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS) have now made their national reports on the implementation of their obligations publicly available, the first time this has happened since the convention was established in 1996. World-nuclear-news.com

South Korea’s new energy minister on Monday said he plans to support the country’s push to sell nuclear reactors overseas, even as the nation curbs nuclear power at home. Reuters.com

The nuclear sector is flailing under mounting competition from the natural-gas industry. Incapable of competing on the open market, Exelon now wants a handout from Pennsylvania ratepayers and taxpayers. Philly.com