Texas A&M is evaluating a very-high temperature research reactor in College Station. The project could anchor advanced nuclear R&D and industrial decarbonization.
As data center growth accelerates electricity demand, North Carolina’s task force explores tariff reforms, forecasting changes, and cost allocation strategies to manage rate pressure.
Helion has reached 150 million °C with D-T fusion in its Polaris prototype. The result sharpens focus on scaling private fusion for grid delivery.
A new standardized cybersecurity assessment aims to strengthen resilience and supplier assurance across the global semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
The EAGLES consortium and newcleo will jointly develop the LEANDREA lead-cooled fast reactor demonstrator in Belgium, targeting commercialization in the 2030s.
A new molten-salt reactor project aims to desalinate produced water while generating power. The Permian pilot could redefine industrial infrastructure.
A new philanthropic commitment to the Nuclear Scaling Initiative highlights a shift in U.S. nuclear strategy—from one-off projects to repeatable, standardized builds designed to meet rising electricity demand.
Security guards at Plant Vogtle have filed for a union decert vote. The outcome could reshape how labor representation works at high-security facilities.
Meta’s nuclear agreements, totaling up to 6.6 GW, highlight how AI-driven data center growth is pushing companies to secure long-term, reliable power amid grid constraints.
Nuclear startup AMPERA launches from stealth in South Florida. Its new HQ aims to power data centers, defense systems, and critical infrastructure.
Denison’s Phoenix project is on track for a 2026 construction start. With major planning complete, it could be Canada’s next uranium mine by 2028.
Duke Energy has submitted an early site permit application to the NRC for potential nuclear development near Belews Creek in North Carolina.
Released in November 2025, new maritime SMR research shows global nuclear and shipping agencies must build unified safety, liability, and port-access rules.
New Jersey’s Energy Security and Affordability Act would support advanced nuclear, 500 MW of storage, and 500 MW of demand cuts to stabilize PJM-era power costs.
IAEA launches a pilot SMR regulatory school as countries strengthen safety frameworks, build technical capacity, and prepare for next-generation nuclear projects.
DOE’s overhaul removes key clean-energy offices, shifts funding away from renewables, and elevates fossil fuels, nuclear, and critical minerals.
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.