Nuclear

Tokamak Energy is deepening its U.S. partnerships to tackle fusion’s biggest hurdles, from neutron-proof superconductors to real-time plasma imaging tools.

Westinghouse and Energy Alberta partner to explore deploying an AP1000 reactor in Alberta, signaling the province’s potential entry into nuclear energy.

Bulgaria's nuclear waste study is back on track after a U.S. review pause. The project tests deep borehole tech as a potential long-term disposal solution.

Centrica and X-energy plan 6 GW of Advanced Modular Reactors in the U.K., starting at Hartlepool, with $54B in economic value and thousands of jobs.

At GasTec 2025, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made bold claims on gas, nuclear, and net zero. Here’s what holds up — and what doesn’t.

Natura Resources secured HALEU fuel and a first-ever NRC permit for its MSR-1 reactor. The project is now positioned to lead U.S. molten salt reactor deployment.

DOE launches DPA Consortium to secure nuclear fuel supply chains, reduce reliance on foreign uranium, and strengthen U.S. energy independence.

ENLIGHT will recycle irradiated graphite and develop a domestic supply chain, bolstering UK nuclear energy security and supporting net zero goals.

DOE partners with 11 advanced reactor developers, targeting three operational test reactors by July 4, 2026, to accelerate U.S. nuclear innovation.

Texas may face a 40 GW power gap by 2035 as energy demand spikes. Data centers, EVs, and water shortages are testing the grid’s ability to keep up.

Standard Nuclear will build a TRISO fuel facility under DOE’s pilot program to reduce reliance on foreign uranium and support next-gen nuclear reactors.

UC Riverside researchers developed a 3D imaging tool that reveals how light and heat interact in solar materials. The insights could reshape solar device design.

Helion has broken ground on its Orion fusion plant in Washington. Backed by Microsoft, the project targets grid-connected fusion power by 2028.

Premier American Uranium expands mineralization trends at its Cyclone ISR Project in Wyoming while advancing exploration across Colorado and New Mexico.

AI and data center growth strain the grid. Learn how advanced nuclear reactor fleets offer reliable, zero-carbon power and economic resilience.

A new U.S. group wants fusion energy treated as a national priority. They warn China’s lead in the tech could reshape global power and energy dominance.

ARC completes Phase 2 of CNSC’s SMR design review, clearing a major milestone for ARC-100 deployment in New Brunswick and strengthening Canada’s nuclear leadership.

In the past two years, half the states have taken action to promote nuclear power, from creating nuclear task forces to integrating nuclear into long-term energy plans.

Decades of nuclear waste gridlock may finally end. A new plan backs tech and policy changes to safely manage America’s spent fuel.

Spending bill repeals key Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, creating uncertainty for clean energy, EVs, and climate policy in the U.S.

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