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Nuclear Reactor

US Regulator Approves Microreactor Fuel Qualification Methodology

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted final approval for the Fuel Qualification Methodology (FQM) Topical Report, paving the way for NANO Nucle…

Australia

Australian Pork Consumption Set to Hit Record High in 2025 – USDA FAS

Australia’s pork consumption is projected to reach a record 660,000 metric tons (carcass weight equivalent) in 2025, up from an estimated 649,000 metric t…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Duke Energy Applies to Extend Robinson Nuclear Plant’s Licence

Duke Energy has applied to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a subsequent licence renewal for its Robinson nuclear plant near Hartsville, South Car…

SMR

India’s NTPC Aims to Build Small Nuclear Reactors to Replace Old Coal Plants

India’s leading power producer, NTPC, is considering the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to replace its aging thermal power plants. This marks the fi…

Metal

US Uranium Market Faces Disruption Amid Tariff Threats

The uranium market in the US is facing a slowdown due to President Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian energy exports, including uranium. The US, the wor…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Application Lodged for Construction of Texas SMR Plant

Dow and X-Energy have submitted a construction licence application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a proposed advanced nuclear project at Dow&…

Solar project

Avangrid’s 238MWac Solar Facility in Texas Begins Operations

Iberdrola Group subsidiary Avangrid has commenced commercial operations of its True North solar project in the US state of Texas.The facility is equipped with m…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Oklo Advances Licence Application for Aurora Powerhouse

US-based nuclear power and nuclear fuel recycling company Oklo is engaging with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in a Pre-Application Readiness Assess…

Metal

Trump Signs Executive Order to Boost US Critical Minerals Production

US President Trump has invoked emergency powers to enhance domestic production of critical minerals, a move aimed at reducing the US’ dependence on foreig…

Hydrogen Production

Invenergy’s First Clean Hydrogen Project Begins Operations in Illinois, US

Privately held clean energy solutions developer Invenergy has launched commercial operations at its first clean hydrogen project, the Sauk Valley hydrogen facil…

Coal Mine

US Government Grants 16-Year Extension for Spring Creek Mine

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved a federal mining plan modification for the Spring Creek Mine in Big Horn County, Montana, extending its ope…

Battery

BayWa r.e. Seeks Approval for 500MW Redshaw BESS Project in Scotland

Renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. has filed a Section 36 application with the Scottish government for the 500MW Redshaw battery energy storage system (BESS)…

Biofuel

March WASDE Reduces Forecast for 2024-’25 Soybean Oil Use in Biofuel Production

The USDA reduced its forecast for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, rele…

Energy Storage Project

Canadian Solar’s E-STORAGE to Supply Battery Systems to Aypa Power

e-STORAGE, an energy storage systems provider and subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has secured agreements to supply 1.8 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery energy stor…

Gas turbine engine

GE Vernova Acquires Woodward’s Gas Turbine Combustion Parts Business

GE Vernova has completed its acquisition of Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts division based in Greenville in the US state of South Carolina.T…