Nuclear

Nearly a dozen US states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions
Nearly a dozen US states considering coal-to-nuclear transitions
Mar 11, 2024
A 2022 report from the U.S. Department of Energy found that more than 300 existing and retired coal power plant sites could convert to nuclear.
AWS acquires data center campus connected to Susquehanna nuclear station
AWS acquires data center campus connected to Susquehanna nuclear station
Mar 06, 2024
Talen Energy will supply carbon-free power for the campus directly from the Susquehanna plant through a fixed-price power purchase agreement.
Breakthrough for steam-based hydrogen production
Breakthrough for steam-based hydrogen production
Feb 27, 2024
Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have designed a tubular cell to aid the production of hydrogen.
Tennessee’s Bull Run coal plant gets second life as fusion energy pilot
Tennessee’s Bull Run coal plant gets second life as fusion energy pilot
Feb 23, 2024
Type One Energy Group has announced plans to build its Infinity One fusion prototype stellarator at the Bull Run Plant in Tennessee.
Nuclear sector ‘lacks appeal to new entrants’ states report
Nuclear sector ‘lacks appeal to new entrants’ states report
Feb 23, 2024
The nuclear sector is at risk of failing to deliver the 13,000 extra skilled engineering construction workers needed.
Full-size SMR demonstrator completed using novel welding tech
Full-size SMR demonstrator completed using novel welding tech
Feb 20, 2024
Sheffield Forgemasters has completed a full-sized SMR vessel demonstrator assembly, using Local Electron-Beam Welding.
UK and Canada partner to advance tritium management
UK and Canada partner to advance tritium management
Feb 16, 2024
The UKAEA and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories have partnered on the development of technologies in relation to the management of tritium.
GE Vernova to manufacture higher enrichment nuclear fuel in US
GE Vernova to manufacture higher enrichment nuclear fuel in US
Feb 15, 2024
GE Vernova said higher enrichment fuels are expected to improve nuclear fuel cycle economics.
Small modular reactor alliance launched in Europe
Small modular reactor alliance launched in Europe
Feb 13, 2024
The European Commission has launched the Small Modular Reactor Alliance to accelerate the development and deployment of SMRs in Europe by the early 2030s.
Westinghouse signs agreement to deploy AP300 SMR fleet in the UK
Westinghouse signs agreement to deploy AP300 SMR fleet in the UK
Feb 12, 2024
Westinghouse has signed an agreement with Community Nuclear Power to deploy a fleet of AP300 SMRs in the UK.
Joint European Torus sets new fusion energy output record
Joint European Torus sets new fusion energy output record
Feb 09, 2024
The Joint European Torus (JET) has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, whilst setting a world-record in energy output.
More delays for EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant
More delays for EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant
Jan 29, 2024
EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant has been delayed again and has incurred an increase in costs of up to £34 billion.
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