Boletim Webnuclear - Julio 2026

National Industrial Involvement to Support a Nuclear Power Programme  

STI/PUB/2139 ¦ English ¦ 97 pages ¦ Date published: 2026 

This revised publication provides comprehensive guidance for Member States on integrating national industries into the development and implementation of nuclear power programmes. Aligned with the IAEA’s Milestones approach (captured in IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NG-G-3.1 (Rev. 2)), it outlines how industrial participation can support every phase of a nuclear power programme and the full plant life cycle — from national decision making through construction, operation and decommissioning. Drawing on international experience, including case studies from Finland, France, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, the publication offers practical tools such as checklists, supplier evaluation frameworks, and localization planning guidance. It addresses key topics including technology transfer, supply chain development, regulation and capacity building, supporting policy makers, regulators, operators and industrial stakeholders in strengthening national capabilities and ensuring long term programme sustainability.

Good Management Practices of Cyclotron Based Gallium-68 Radiopharmaceuticals

IAEA-TECDOC-2127 ¦ English ¦ 190 pages ¦ Date published: 2026 

The IAEA, in partnership with the FAO, recognizes the food safety challenges faced by Member

Theranostic radiopharmaceuticals deliver radioactive isotopes to targeted tissues, enabling accurate tumour imaging and effective cancer treatment. Interest in these pharmaceuticals has grown significantly over the past decade, with positron-emitting radionuclides such as Gallium-68 (68Ga) increasingly used for personalised diagnosis and therapy monitoring. To support international efforts in this field, the IAEA launched the coordinated research project (CRP) Production of Cyclotron Based Gallium-68 Radioisotope and Related Radiopharmaceuticals (F22073), in 2020. The CRP facilitated the increased availability of high-quality 68Ga for radiolabelling by promoting the exchange of expertise on cyclotron-based production using the 68Zn(p,n)68Ga route. It also addressed radiopharmaceutical production, quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory considerations for clinical applications. This TECDOC presents contributions from experts and key outcomes of the CRP.

Ageing Management and Maintenance of Packages for the Transport of Radioactive Material 

STI/PUB/2137 ¦ English ¦ 77 pages ¦ Date published: 2026 

Each package used for the transport of radioactive material must demonstrate compliance with the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6, particularly for international shipments. This new safety guide provides recommendations to support compliance with the requirement related to the ageing of transport packages, specifically addressing ageing management and maintenance. The guide applies to all package types containing radioactive material–including excepted packages, Type IP-1, IP-2, and IP-3, Type A, Type B(U), Type B(M), and Type C packages, as well as those containing fissile material or uranium hexafluoride (UF6). It covers all activities throughout the service life of transport packages where ageing management and maintenance should be considered. A graded approach is used, tailored to the type of package and its intended use e.g. single transport, repeated use, or shipment after storage. Effective ageing management helps prevent degradation that could compromise package integrity, while regular maintenance ensures ongoing compliance with safety standards. These practices not only reduce the risk of incidents during transport but also support the long-term sustainability of transport activities, protect workers and the public, and reinforce confidence in regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This safety guide offers practical recommendations to support consistent and effective implementation, helping stakeholders strengthen the safety and reliability of transport operations involving radioactive material throughout the service life of packages.

Harnessing International Co-operation for the Management of Transuranics: A Comparative Study  

NEA/OECD (2026) Nº 7751 ¦ English ¦ 152 pages ¦ Date published: 2026 

The report examines strategies for handling transuranic elements (TRU) such as plutonium and minor actinides, which pose long-term challenges for radioactive waste management and nuclear safeguards. Under the auspices of the Nuclear Energy Agency’s Expert Group on Advanced Fuel Cycle Scenarios, this report explores how different reactor technologies and international collaboration could stabilise TRU inventories over 300-year scenarios. The study evaluates transitions from traditional pressurised water reactors (PWR) to advanced systems, such as mixed oxide (MOX)-fuelled PWRs, sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFR), and accelerator driven systems. Two phases were completed: Phase 1 assessed a wide range of TRU-burning scenarios; Phase 2 focused on eight promising pathways, benchmarking their performance using multiple simulation codes. Key findings include many advanced reactor fleets can stabilise plutonium inventories; effective minor actinide recycling is essential to prevent long-term TRU growth; and international fuel sharing, such as one nation supplying spent fuel to another deploying advanced reactors, supports smoother transitions without hindering TRU stabilisation. The report highlights multiple pathways to stabilise TRU, providing insights for R&D, policy and international collaboration on sustainable nuclear fuel cycle management.

Legal Frameworks for Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Power Reactors: Second Edition

NEA/OECD (2025) Nº 7736 ¦ English ¦ 208 pages ¦ Date published: 2026

With more than two-thirds of the world’s operating nuclear reactors over 30 years of age, countries around the world are assessing whether to allow reactor operation to continue past the 50-60-year mark and potentially up to 80 years. Ensuring a proper legal framework for the long-term operation (LTO) of nuclear power reactors is a key component of such considerations. In the five years since the publication of the 2019 Legal Frameworks for Long-Term Operation of Nuclear Power Reactors (2019 LTO Report), numerous reactors have reached or exceeded the terms of their original operating licences and countries have further developed and adapted their LTO laws, regulations and policies. The aim of this second edition is to provide up-to-date information regarding the various LTO laws, regulations and policies of each reporting country, highlighting some of the commonalities that emerge and the possible reasons for some of the variations. The second edition also increases the number of country reports, from 25 to 29, compared with the 2019 LTO Report.