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Xcel Energy announced today that it has received the necessary approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to extend operations of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant through 2040.

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (CHUBU) announced today that it has agreed to invest in NuScale Power (NuScale), a U.S. developer of small modular reactors (SMRs).

In a significant move towards bolstering energy resilience and sustainability for national security infrastructure, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc.

TerraPower revealed today that it has finalized the acquisition of a parcel of land in Kemmerer, Wyoming, which will serve as the site for the Natrium™ Reactor Demonstration Project.

Mirion Technologies has recently entered into a design contract with X-Energy Reactor Company. The collaboration primarily involves Mirion offering comprehensive design support for the Xe-100 Burn Up Measurement System (BUMS), an essential component in the fuel cycle of the Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR).

In a partnership announcement, IP3 Corporation and Green Energy Partners, LLC (GEP) have declared their collective intentions to lead Virginia into a greener future. The two companies are coming together to inaugurate the Surry Green Energy Center, LLC. Their mission? To address Virginia's industrial and baseload energy needs innovatively.

Quebec's Energy Minister, Pierre Fitzgibbon, expressed his support on Monday for Hydro-Québec's recent decision to explore the possibility of reactivating the province's sole nuclear power facility.

In an endeavor to streamline the regulatory process for communities seeking low-cost and clean energy solutions, the State of Alaska has recently implemented new regulations concerning nuclear microreactor power generation.

BWX Technologies, Inc. has been chosen to deliver a cutting-edge nuclear reactor engine and fuel for a revolutionary space project by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

In an announcement, Georgia Power has declared the commencement of commercial operation for Plant Vogtle Unit 3.

An exciting opportunity for Oklo lies in advanced fuel recycling technology, which has the potential to convert used fuel into clean energy, further enhancing their mission of sustainability. Backed by prominent technology and decarbonization investors, including Sam Altman, who has been serving as Chairman since 2015 and is also the co-founder and CEO of AltC, Oklo is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the...

NB Power, in collaboration with ARC Clean Technology Canada, Inc. (ARC), is excited to announce significant progress in the development of their advanced Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. The company has successfully submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment registration document to the Department of Environment and Local Government (DELG), along with a Licence to Prepare Site Application to the Canadian Nuclear...

The South Korea Small Modular Reactor sector is set to witness significant advancements with the launch of a private-public partnership, as announced by the industry ministry on Tuesday.

Ontario's Minister of Energy, Hon. Todd Smith, has pledged support to facilitate the necessary long-term planning and consultation work for exploring nuclear expansion options at the Bruce Power site. This commitment aligns with Ontario's goals of fostering economic growth while striving to achieve net-zero emissions.

Steady Energy, a startup originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, aims to revolutionize the energy-intensive heating industry, starting with residential and district heating.

Around the world, countries are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a means to combat climate change and enhance energy security. With the emergence of novel reactor designs and innovative modular manufacturing methods, the deployment of advanced reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs), presents both opportunities and challenges.

Westinghouse has devised and successfully demonstrated an innovative methodology to generate Actinium-225 (Ac-225) radioisotopes within commercial nuclear reactors.

United States Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a funding commitment of $26 million. This funding will support collaborative initiatives involving university groups, nonprofits, and private-sector partners.

The collaboration between NuScale and Accelerant Solutions builds upon NuScale's innovations in control room staffing and aims to expedite nuclear energy training for the groundbreaking VOYGR™ power plant design.

Westinghouse Electric Company has recently entered into a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) agreement with Kozloduy NPP-Newbuild, a Bulgarian organization. The purpose of this contract is to construct a cutting-edge AP1000® reactor at the Kozloduy site.

Constellation has announced its acquisition of NRG Energy Inc.'s 44 percent stake in the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.

Recent research conducted by NuScale Power has highlighted the advanced capabilities of their small modular reactors (SMRs) in reducing emissions in industrial sectors, a crucial aspect in achieving global climate goals.

Georgia Power has reached a significant milestone in the progress of Vogtle Unit 3, as it safely attains 100 percent power.

Westinghouse and Bechtel have joined forces to establish a formidable project team for the AP1000 Nuclear Power Program in Poland.

NuScale Power Corporation and Nucor Corporation (Nucor) announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the possibility of co-locating NuScale's VOYGR™ small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) power plants with Nucor's Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel mills.