Department of energy

Metal

US Government Seeks up to 10% Stake in Thacker Pass Lithium Project

The US government is reportedly negotiating to acquire up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of a revision of the company’s $2.26 billion (…

Nuclear Reactor

US Selects 11 Firms for Program to Fast-Track Small Nuclear Test Reactors

On August 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the selection of 11 companies for a pilot program to develop and test advanced nuclear reactors. The…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

US Loan Disbursements to Recommission Michigan Nuclear Plant Top $83 Million

Holtec International received the fifth installment of a loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the restart of the 800-megawatt Palisades …

Geothermal Power Plant

PH Inaugurates 22 MW Tanawon Geothermal Plant

The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has officially opened the 22-megawatt Tanawon Geothermal Power Plant, operated by the Energy Development Corpo…

Nuclear Reactor

US Seeks Pilot Production Lines for Advanced Reactor Fuel

The US Department of Energy has announced the start of a new pilot programme to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactors and strengthen domestic …

Uranium Project

Centrus Reaches HALEU Production Milestone

Centrus Energy’s subsidiary, American Centrifuge Operating, LLC, has successfully achieved the 900 kg production goal for the second phase of its three-ph…

Power Construction

US DoE Issues Emergency Order in Southeast US to Prevent Blackouts

On June 23, 2025, the US Department of Energy (DoE) issued an emergency order to support Duke Energy Carolinas in managing potential electricity shortages in No…

Geothermal Power Project

Philippines Awards 30.9 MW in Geothermal GEA-3 Round

The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the results of its third Green Energy Auction (GEA-3), awarding a total of 30.9 MW to geothermal…

Nuclear Reactor

Approval of Westinghouse Test Microreactor Progresses

Westinghouse has received U.S. Department of Energy approval for its eVinci microreactor’s Preliminary Safety Design Report, becoming the first microreact…

LNG

Sempra’s Port Arthur Phase 2 Wins US Approval to Export LNG

Sempra Energy, a U.S.-based energy company, received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Port…

Microgrid

Philippines Plans Third Microgrid Auction

The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has announced plans for its third microgrid auction, aimed at accelerating electrification in unserved and und…

Nuclear Reactor

Trump Sets Out Aim to Quadruple US Nuclear Capacity

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed three executive orders aimed at advancing the U.S. nuclear energy sector: Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Ba…

LNG

US Department of Energy to Begin Issuing Orders for Pending LNG Export Permits

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will begin reviewing and deciding on pending applications to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to c…

Power Construction

US Issues Emergency Orders to Address Puerto Rico Grid Security Issues

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced emergency measures to tackle significant grid reliability concerns and enhance the stability of Puerto …

SMR

US Companies Reapply for USD800 Million SMR Fund

A coalition led by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), including GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, has submitted a revised application for federal funding under the …