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The Department of Energy has announced a conditional loan commitment of $17.5 billion to support the financing of long-lead items for rebuilding the U.S. commercial nuclear supply chain, facilitating the construction of up to 10 new AP1000 reactors across five projects, with construction expected to start by 2030.
Read full articleThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning to amend its regulations on byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to modernize fuel cycle and materials licensing, in response to executive orders and the ADVANCE Act of 2024, with the goal of facilitating the deployment of next-generation nuclear technologies.
Read full articleHelion Energy, a fusion start-up based in Everett, Washington, has obtained its radioactive materials and air emissions licenses from the state, making it the first company globally to secure the necessary regulatory approvals for a fusion power plant. This achievement indicates that Helion has the required facilities, trained staff, and safety protocols to operate its fusion technology safely.
Read full articleThe Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd announced the successful unloading of the first End Shield, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the Kaiga 5 and 6 reactor project.
Read full articleTerrestrial Energy has secured agreements with the Texas A&M University System to lease approximately 77 acres at the Texas A&M–RELLIS campus for the development of its Integral Molten Salt Reactor, allowing for site characterization, environmental evaluations, and related research activities.
Read full articleCanada's inaugural national nuclear strategy focuses on increasing domestic nuclear capacity, enhancing uranium production, and strengthening the supply chain to support its goal of becoming an "energy superpower."
Read full articleIn 2025, the fusion industry increased its supply chain spending by 25% to USD 538 million, according to the Fusion Industry Association, while still facing challenges in accessing specialized materials and fuel systems.
Read full articleTurkey's first new nuclear power unit, Akkuyu 1, has completed construction and is currently undergoing cold-hot testing, a crucial step in the commissioning process, according to Rosatom.
Read full articleEnCore Energy has received authorization from the Bureau of Land Management to begin construction on the Dewey Burdock uranium project in southwestern South Dakota, as announced on June 18.
Read full articleLancaster University has introduced a unique nuclear power simulator designed for educational purposes in both fusion and fission processes.
Read full articleA long-term agreement has been established between Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the Municipality of Port Hope to ensure the safe management of historic low-level radioactive waste in Port Hope for up to 100 years following the closure of the Port Hope Long-Term Waste Management Facility.
Read full articleElementl Power has announced plans to construct a nuclear power plant in southeast Ohio with a capacity of up to 1.5 GW, utilizing GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactors, with construction expected to start in 2030 pending regulatory approvals.
Read full articleThe International Atomic Energy Agency has created an interactive tool revealing that approximately 448,000 tonnes of heavy metal used nuclear fuel have been produced globally, with 75% currently in storage and 25% reprocessed.
Read full articleFlushing work for the nuclear loop has commenced at the fourth unit of the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan province, according to the China National Nuclear Corporation.
Read full articleThe first new concrete mixing unit for the second phase of the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant has been commissioned, paving the way for excavation work to start on the foundation pit for the new unit.
Read full articleValar Atomics' Ward 250 advanced reactor has successfully completed a zero-power fuelled criticality demonstration, making it the second reactor to meet the US Department of Energy's Reactor Pilot Program deadline of July 4.
Read full articleElementl Power has partnered with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy to develop a nuclear power plant in Ohio that will utilize small modular reactors (SMRs) and is expected to have a capacity of up to 1.5 GW. The facility will be located along the Ohio River, approximately 100 miles southeast of Columbus.
Read full articleCentrus has signed an agreement to supply Oklo with high-assay low-enriched uranium for up to five Aurora reactors, with deliveries set to start in 2029.
Read full articleElementl Power has entered into an Early Works Agreement with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy to utilize BWRX-300 small modular reactors for a planned project in Meigs County, Ohio.
Read full articleThe first two units at Tarapur Atomic Power Station, India's oldest nuclear power plant, have resumed power generation after undergoing extensive modernization and refurbishment, according to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited.
Read full articleConcrete has started to be poured for the reactor shaft of the eighth unit at the Leningrad nuclear power plant, which will reach a height of 34 meters upon completion.
Read full articleValar Atomics' Ward 250, a Gen IV modular high-temperature gas reactor, has achieved self-sustaining criticality and completed zero-power testing at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab, marking it as the second advanced reactor to go critical under the Department of Energy's Reactor Pilot Program.
Read full articleSiemens Energy is currently producing the steam turbine and generator package for Oklo's Aurora reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory, marking a significant advancement in the use of a commercially established industrial turbine in a first-of-its-kind advanced nuclear reactor.
Read full articleThree Swedish companies—Blykalla, Studsvik, and Nordic Baseload Power—have submitted applications for state aid to the Swedish government for new nuclear projects within a two-week period in June. The applications are being processed by Sweden's Ministry of Finance.
Read full articleIn June 2023, three Swedish companies—Blykalla, Studsvik, and Nordic Baseload Power—applied for state aid from the Ministry of Finance for their new nuclear projects, marking a significant development in Sweden's nuclear energy sector.
Read full articleZeno Power is revamping hot cell infrastructure at the Vallecitos Nuclear Center to manufacture radioisotope power systems, starting with strontium-90-fueled nuclear batteries for undersea applications, while also exploring options to expand production for space use.
Read full articleKorea Hydro & Nuclear Power has selected Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province for the construction of two large-scale nuclear reactors and Gijang in Busan for a new small modular reactor.
Read full articleAt the NextGen Nuclear Summit in London, delegates discussed the various obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of advanced nuclear technologies in the UK.
Read full articleEstonia's Parliament has approved the Nuclear Energy and Safety Act, which outlines the necessary procedures for the establishment and operation of nuclear power plants, including site selection, construction, testing, and waste disposal regulations.
Read full articleSix tonnes of heavy water have been delivered from the Heavy Water Industrial Plant in Neuquén to the Ezeiza Atomic Centre for the neutron reflector system of Argentina's RA-10 multipurpose reactor.
Read full articleHelion has achieved a significant milestone in its Orion nuclear power plant project by obtaining two licenses from the Washington Department of Health.
Read full articleShine, a US fusion energy company, has partnered with France-based Newcleo to develop nuclear fuel recycling capabilities in the US and connect Shine's recycling technology with Newcleo's reactors that utilize recycled fuel.
Read full articleOklo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Nuclear to investigate commercial collaboration on nuclear fuel recycling and advanced fuel manufacturing, marking Oklo's first third-party offtake pathway for recycled nuclear materials, including surplus U.S. plutonium.
Read full articleSweden's Parliament has approved changes to legislation that will simplify the permitting process for uranium mining and processing, aligning it with other metals and minerals, while also allowing for more coastal sites to be considered for nuclear power projects.
Read full articleNew York has released a preliminary draft of its advanced nuclear policy to address key questions regarding the addition of at least 5 gigawatts of new nuclear power, including costs, private investment, and reactor design options. This initiative is part of the state's broader Nuclear Reliability Backbone effort.
Read full articleUrenco's chief commercial officer, Laurent Odeh, discusses the company's plans to expand its uranium enrichment and nuclear fuel services capacity in response to a significant increase in orders.
Read full articleThea Energy is collaborating with Nvidia, Synopsys, Argonne National Laboratory, and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to create a digital twin of its Helios stellarator fusion power plant, aiming to enhance plant designs and system operation through advanced data analysis.
Read full articleTerraPower's Natrium reactor, a 345 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor featuring a molten-salt energy storage system, has commenced the Generic Design Assessment process in the UK.
Read full articleThe American Nuclear Society has launched a new professional development course titled "Foundations of Nuclear Economics," which will provide insights into the financial aspects of nuclear power. The inaugural session is scheduled for August 24 in Dallas, Texas, during the Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026).
Read full articleCore Power is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the use of BWX Technologies' mPower small modular reactors in the development of floating nuclear power plants.
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