Reactors

Nuclear Reactor

X-Energy to Produce HALEU Fuel for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) chose X-energy’s TRISO-X fuel fabrication facility to produce fuel for future advanced nuclear reactors and small modular r…

SMR

Rolls-Royce Boss Earmarks 2029 for Production of Small Nuclear Reactors

The boss of Rolls-Royce has said the company could create its first small nuclear reactors by 2029 as long as planning barriers are removed by the UK government…

SMR

Four Canadian Provinces Release SMR Strategy

The governments of Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta and Saskatchewan released a strategic plan providing a path forward to advance small modular reactors (SMR) i…

Nuclear Reactor

Most Japanese Back Nuclear Power for First Time Since Fukushima

For the first time in more than a decade, a narrow majority of Japanese now support restarting idled nuclear reactors.

SMR

Where Will the First Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Be?

The next wave of nuclear construction is supposedly dawning, but with whom, and where?

Nuclear Reactor

Eight of 15 Ukrainian Reactors Remain in Operation After Three Weeks of War

Ukraine’s nuclear regulator informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on March 16 that eight of the country’s 15 nuclear reactors were in operati…

SMR

Ukraine, Climate, SMRs: EU and IAEA Nuclear Talks

The eighth European Union-International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Senior Officials Meeting discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in a range of areas, …

Nuclear Reactor

Newcleo, ENEA to Cooperate on Advanced Reactors

UK-based innovative reactor developer Newcleo has signed a framework agreement with ENEA - the Italian national agency for new technologies, energy and sustaina…

Nuclear Power Plant

Why Putin Is Hell-Bent on Capturing Ukraine’s Nuclear Reactors

The takeover of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities is a vital part of the Kremlin’s “fear and control” strategy in the war.

Nuclear Reactor

Could Phase-Outs Harm Asia’s Nuclear Energy Growth?

The region is expected to bring 30GW in electricity per year with 32 reactors under construction.

Nuclear Power Plant

IAEA Monitors Nuclear Facilities in Ukraine

The IAEA said it continues to closely monitor developments in Ukraine, with a special focus on the safety and security of its nuclear power reactors.

Nuclear Reactor

France Counting on Nuclear Power to Help Replace Natural Gas, Other Fossil Fuels

France plans to build at least six nuclear reactors, and possibly another eight, under the latest national low carbon strategy unveiled by President Emmanuel Ma…

Nuclear Power Plant

Russia, Brazil Presidents Discuss Small Nuclear Plants

The two leaders talked at their Moscow meeting about the construction of onshore and offshore small capacity nuclear reactors in Brazil.

Nuclear Power Plant

$30B Georgia Power Nuclear Plant Delayed up to 6 More Months

Georgia Power Co. now says the first of two nuclear reactors it’s building at Plant Vogtle near Augusta might not begin generating electricity until as late as…

Nuclear Reactor

DOE Launches Credit Program to Help Preserve Nation’s Nuclear Fleet

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input on a newly established $6 billion program aimed at supporting the continued operation of U.S. nuclear react…