Between 40-50 small modular reactors (SMRs) could be built in India by 2032 if plans by India’s Department of Atomic Energy and Tata Consulting Engineers are realised.
Author Archives: Tom Pashby
Government explains process and benefits for communities hosting nuclear waste disposal facility
Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has explained its consent-based process works for the siting of a geological disposal facility (GDF) for the long-term storage of radioactive waste and the benefits for communities which host them.
Planning Inspectorate provides update on nationally significant infrastructure project pipeline
11 nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPS) are waiting for approval from relevant secretaries of state, and 93 others are in the planning system.
£16M roundabout bridge replacement in Stockport announced by Network Rail
A ‘uniquely designed bridge’ that carried the Greek Street roundabout in Stockport over the West Coast main line is being replaced by Network Rail in a project expected to cost £16M.
Neom executive shares photos of progress at massive staff accommodation facility
Photos of progress on construction of an accommodation facility for staff working on The Line within the Neom giga-project have been shared by an executive leading the project.
Rail and urban transport review calls for greener, faster, cheaper transport system
The Urban Transport Group has published its Rail and urban transport review, which sets high ambitions for government on transport delivery.
Aggregate Industries launches nature strategy in response to ‘crisis’
Materials supplier Aggregate Industries has published plans to become ‘nature-positive’ by 2030 in its Building progress for a sustainable future strategy.
How engineers use climate data to design coastal flood defences
Coastal flood defence design requires engineers to analyse multiple layers of data, including global climate data and local geographic information, from various sources.
UK’s lagging new nuclear delivery conspicuous as global capacity heats up
Global nuclear electricity generation rose from 2544 TWh in 2022 to 2602 TWh in 2023 and provided 9% of the world’s electricity, according to the World Nuclear Performance Report 2024.
Jacobs and Mace appointed to deliver new international airport in Riyadh
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has selected Jacobs, Mace and Foster + Partners to design and build the 57 km2, six-runway airport development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.