All articles by Vidya Sagar Maddela
Vidya Sagar Maddela
Nuclear energy in Kazakhstan: Balancing sustainability and economic growth
As the world shifts towards clean and sustainable energy, Kazakhstan stands on the cusp of a significant move into nuclear energy. President Tokayev has suggested a national referendum to gauge the country’s position on building a nuclear power plant (NPP), setting the stage for an in-depth discussion about our energy trajectory.
Critical service in SMR development: Overcoming challenges and driving standardisation
There is considerable interest in the small modular reactor (SMR) market but, as it stands, no design has yet become commercially available. What are the key points needed to unlock the technology’s great promise?
How Framatome enhanced operations with new blast room
Installing a new blast room has allowed Framatome to improve safety while cutting costs at its US pump and motor service centre.
Insights into UKAEA’s revised strategy for commercial development of fusion energy in UK
The UK has published an update to its fusion strategy. It aims to leverage its experience hosting the JET facility at Culham and turn the programme definitively towards commercial development.
Analysing how nuclear synfuels can drive decarbonisation in heavy industry and transport sectors
With the clock ticking in the run up to net zero emissions, synfuels are seen as a key plank in the energy transition. What role can nuclear play in the production of synfuels?
Why UK government should act now to enable FIDS in CCS
The UK government has to take action now to allow companies in the sector to take final investment decisions (FIDs) if it wants to turn its CCS promises into action and, possibly, a global business, writes Janet Wood
Why US needs to emulate Europe’s offshore HVDC standards
The study recommends agencies, governor’s offices, developers, HVDC equipment manufacturers, and service providers to work together towards building an offshore transmission system
How training and motivation can address staff retention challenges in UK nuclear engineering sector
Many businesses struggle to retain staff, particularly in engineering roles. With the nuclear sector widely anticipated to see a new boom, staff retention is becoming more important than ever. What role can training, motivation and a positive work culture play in securing staff?
Co-op utilities face major operational changes amid evolving energy landscape
Accounting for almost half of America’s distribution lines and working in some of the country’s most rural areas, co-operative (co-op) utilities offer a unique experience for their members, but they’re facing a major change in the way they operate.
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