Thierry Rossignol

Finnish SEATOM joins NATO’s 2026 defence tech acceleration programme

Start-up SEATOM has been selected to join NATO's DIANA programme with its micro nuclear reactor designed for extreme environments, reinforcing its position in dual-use marine and military energy technologies.

Estonia launches key procedure for 600 MW nuclear project

The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs has opened a tender to select a site and conduct initial environmental studies for a 600 MW nuclear power plant, marking a decisive step for the country’s energy future.

EU approves €42bn Polish state aid for first nuclear reactor

The European Commission has approved Poland's financial support plan for its first nuclear power plant, a €42bn project backed by public funding, state guarantees, and a contract for difference mechanism.
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Nuward reaches new regulatory milestone with six European nuclear regulators

Six European nuclear authorities have completed the second phase of a joint review of the Nuward modular reactor, a key step toward aligning regulatory frameworks for small nuclear reactors across Europe.

Small modular reactor market to reach 912.5 MW by 2030

Driven by off-grid industrial heat demand and decarbonisation mandates, the global small modular reactor market is set to grow 24% annually through 2030, with installed capacity expected to triple within five years.

Fusion energy industry urges Washington to invest over $1bn annually

US fusion energy leaders have called on the federal government to redirect public funding towards their projects, arguing that large-scale investment is needed to stay competitive with China.
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Santee Cooper signs $2.7 billion agreement with Brookfield to revive two nuclear reactors

Santee Cooper has approved a memorandum of understanding with Brookfield Asset Management to assess the feasibility of restarting two unfinished nuclear reactors, with a potential $2.7 billion payment and 550 MW capacity stake.

Helical Fusion signs Japan’s first fusion power purchase agreement with Aoki Super

Helical Fusion has signed a landmark agreement with Aoki Super to supply electricity from fusion, marking a first in Japan’s energy sector and a commercial step forward for the helical stellarator technology.

India targets 21,880 MW of nuclear capacity by 2032 with accelerated expansion programme

India’s nuclear capacity is expected to grow by more than 13,000 MW by 2032, driven by ongoing heavy water reactor construction, new regional projects and small modular reactor development by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
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NextEra Energy raises outlook driven by AI data centre demand

NextEra Energy has lifted its earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026, supported by power demand linked to long‑term contracts previously signed with Google and Meta to supply their artificial intelligence data centres with low‑carbon electricity.

The United Kingdom reforms its nuclear regulation to reduce construction costs

London launches a complete regulatory overhaul of its nuclear industry to shorten authorisation timelines, expand eligible sites, and lower construction and financing costs.

Posiva nuclear repository faces new licensing delay in Finland

Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs extends the deadline to June 2026 for the regulator to complete its review of the operating licence for the Olkiluoto spent nuclear fuel repository.
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Framatome to upgrade critical systems at Columbia nuclear power plant

Framatome will replace several digital control systems at the Columbia plant in the United States under a contract awarded by Energy Northwest.

Cigéo receives ASNR approval and enters final validation phase

The conditional green light from the nuclear regulator moves Cigéo into its final regulatory stage, while shifting the risks towards financing, territorial negotiations and industrial execution.

A drone damages the Chernobyl sarcophagus, Ukraine left alone to handle repairs

The drone strike confirmed by the IAEA on the Chernobyl site vault exposes Ukraine to a nuclear risk under armed conflict, forcing the EBRD to finance partial restoration while industry standards must now account for drone threats.
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Deep Fission installs a 15 MWe underground nuclear reactor on a former military site in Kansas

Deep Fission is installing a 15 MWe pressurised reactor 1.6 km underground at Great Plains Industrial Park, under the Department of Energy’s accelerated pilot programme, targeting criticality by July 4, 2026.

EDF secures 12-year nuclear power contract with battery manufacturer Verkor

EDF commits to supply 33 MW of nuclear electricity to Verkor over 12 years, enabling the battery manufacturer to stabilise energy costs ahead of launching its first Gigafactory.

Lianjiang nuclear simulator enters delivery phase after full validation

The full-scope simulator for the Lianjiang nuclear project has successfully passed factory acceptance testing, paving the way for its installation at the construction site in China's Guangdong province.
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Denmark forms industrial alliance to prepare for a civil nuclear comeback

A coalition of Danish industry groups, unions and investors launches a platform in support of modular nuclear power, aiming to develop firm low-carbon capacity to sustain industrial competitiveness.

The United Kingdom launches TAE Beam UK backed by Google in fusion

The United Kingdom and TAE Technologies create a joint venture in Culham to produce neutral beams, a key component of fusion, with strategic backing from Google.