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Japan's new Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yoji Muto, recently reaffirmed the country's commitment to restart its nuclear power plants while maximizing the integration of renewables into its energy mix. This approach is part of a broader strategy to diversify Japan’s energy sources and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Japan's new Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yoji Muto, recently reaffirmed the country's commitment to restart its nuclear power plants while maximizing the integration of renewables into its energy mix. This approach is part of a broader strategy to diversify Japan’s energy sources and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
Newcleo, a specialist in small modular reactors, has raised €135 million and is relocating its headquarters to Paris to improve access to European funding. The startup aims to strengthen its capacity in France and accelerate its technological development.
Newcleo, a specialist in small modular reactors, has raised €135 million and is relocating its headquarters to Paris to improve access to European funding. The startup aims to strengthen its capacity in France and accelerate its technological development.
Sweden plans to begin construction of a nuclear reactor before 2026, as part of a long-term strategy to double national electricity production by 2045 through the integration of new modular reactors.
Sweden plans to begin construction of a nuclear reactor before 2026, as part of a long-term strategy to double national electricity production by 2045 through the integration of new modular reactors.
GE Hitachi makes progress in the UK competition for small modular reactors (SMRs), confirming its position in the nuclear power sector.
GE Hitachi makes progress in the UK competition for small modular reactors (SMRs), confirming its position in the nuclear power sector.
NANO Nuclear receives support from the U.S. Department of Energy for its portable 'ZEUS' reactor, with technical collaboration from Idaho National Laboratory.
NANO Nuclear receives support from the U.S. Department of Energy for its portable 'ZEUS' reactor, with technical collaboration from Idaho National Laboratory.
Oklo Inc. validates a strategic milestone by finalizing an agreement with the **U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)** to conduct site inspections for its modular nuclear reactor in Idaho. This reactor project, scheduled for 2027, is part of a broader drive to develop new nuclear technologies in the United States.
Oklo Inc. validates a strategic milestone by finalizing an agreement with the **U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)** to conduct site inspections for its modular nuclear reactor in Idaho. This reactor project, scheduled for 2027, is part of a broader drive to develop new nuclear technologies in the United States.
The vote to appoint Matthew Marzano to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been postponed to November 13, without any official explanation, despite questions about his qualifications.
The vote to appoint Matthew Marzano to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has been postponed to November 13, without any official explanation, despite questions about his qualifications.
For the first time in the USA, previously closed nuclear power plants are about to be recommissioned by energy companies, in an unprecedented move to meet the growing demand for electricity.
For the first time in the USA, previously closed nuclear power plants are about to be recommissioned by energy companies, in an unprecedented move to meet the growing demand for electricity.
Centrus urges the U.S. government to direct the $3.4 billion in federal investment into domestic nuclear technology, in order to strengthen U.S. energy independence from foreign dependencies.
Centrus urges the U.S. government to direct the $3.4 billion in federal investment into domestic nuclear technology, in order to strengthen U.S. energy independence from foreign dependencies.
Nuclear power development requires hybrid financial models to overcome cost and investment obstacles. Industry players are exploring innovative strategies to secure the financing needed for this key sector.
Nuclear power development requires hybrid financial models to overcome cost and investment obstacles. Industry players are exploring innovative strategies to secure the financing needed for this key sector.
The merger between ASN and IRSN, aimed at creating a single new authority for nuclear safety, is due to be finalized by January 2025. The timetable, judged to be tight, raises a number of organizational challenges.
The merger between ASN and IRSN, aimed at creating a single new authority for nuclear safety, is due to be finalized by January 2025. The timetable, judged to be tight, raises a number of organizational challenges.
Standard Uranium expands its Corvo project in the eastern Athabasca Basin to 12,265 hectares with increased exploration prospects and new partnerships.
Standard Uranium expands its Corvo project in the eastern Athabasca Basin to 12,265 hectares with increased exploration prospects and new partnerships.
Nuclear-friendly countries are calling on financial institutions and development banks to finance nuclear infrastructure and develop small modular reactors.
Nuclear-friendly countries are calling on financial institutions and development banks to finance nuclear infrastructure and develop small modular reactors.
NANO Nuclear Space is working on adapting its micronuclear reactors for space missions, with a focus on cis-lunar space.
NANO Nuclear Space is working on adapting its micronuclear reactors for space missions, with a focus on cis-lunar space.
Fourteen major financial institutions have pledged to support the global expansion of nuclear power to triple its capacity by 2050, marking a key step in the energy transition.
Fourteen major financial institutions have pledged to support the global expansion of nuclear power to triple its capacity by 2050, marking a key step in the energy transition.
Poland is financing the construction of its first nuclear power plant with an allocation of 60 billion zloty, strengthening its energy independence and creating major economic opportunities.
Poland is financing the construction of its first nuclear power plant with an allocation of 60 billion zloty, strengthening its energy independence and creating major economic opportunities.
Kaycee project in Wyoming reveals promising uranium mineralization. Drilling by Nuclear Fuels Inc. s drilling marks a significant advance, with results indicating a possible connection between the Spur and Saddle zones.
Kaycee project in Wyoming reveals promising uranium mineralization. Drilling by Nuclear Fuels Inc. s drilling marks a significant advance, with results indicating a possible connection between the Spur and Saddle zones.
Holtec International has selected South Yorkshire as the location for its new Small Modular Reactor (SMR) plant, with the aim of supplying Europe and the Middle East while strengthening the UK nuclear supply chain.
Holtec International has selected South Yorkshire as the location for its new Small Modular Reactor (SMR) plant, with the aim of supplying Europe and the Middle East while strengthening the UK nuclear supply chain.
Japan and China have reached an agreement for the independent monitoring of treated water discharges from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This decision paves the way for a potential lifting of the Chinese embargo on Japanese fish products.
Japan and China have reached an agreement for the independent monitoring of treated water discharges from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This decision paves the way for a potential lifting of the Chinese embargo on Japanese fish products.
The *Nuclear Regulatory Commission* (NRC) authorizes *Florida Power & Light* to extend operation of units 3 and 4 of the Turkey Point nuclear power plant until 2053.
The *Nuclear Regulatory Commission* (NRC) authorizes *Florida Power & Light* to extend operation of units 3 and 4 of the Turkey Point nuclear power plant until 2053.
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, now head of the French Ministry of Ecology and Energy, plays a key role in implementing the national energy strategy, while defending the interests of French nuclear power at European level.
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, now head of the French Ministry of Ecology and Energy, plays a key role in implementing the national energy strategy, while defending the interests of French nuclear power at European level.
KHNP has won the tender to build two reactors in the Czech Republic, but appeals from Westinghouse and EDF are calling into question the finalization of the project.
KHNP has won the tender to build two reactors in the Czech Republic, but appeals from Westinghouse and EDF are calling into question the finalization of the project.
Constellation restarts a unit at the Three Mile Island power plant to supply Microsoft with electricity. This 20-year agreement is part of a response to the growing demand for low-carbon energy in data centers.
Constellation restarts a unit at the Three Mile Island power plant to supply Microsoft with electricity. This 20-year agreement is part of a response to the growing demand for low-carbon energy in data centers.
Sweden calls for stronger European support for nuclear power, aiming for a 2.5 GW expansion by 2035 and a doubling of production by 2045.
Sweden calls for stronger European support for nuclear power, aiming for a 2.5 GW expansion by 2035 and a doubling of production by 2045.
The nuclear sector, crucial to the fight against climate change, is struggling to triple its global capacity by 2050. An expert report reveals financial and structural challenges, underscoring the urgent need for concerted action to revitalize the industry.
The nuclear sector, crucial to the fight against climate change, is struggling to triple its global capacity by 2050. An expert report reveals financial and structural challenges, underscoring the urgent need for concerted action to revitalize the industry.
Standard Uranium Ltd. reports encouraging results from its drilling program at the Canary Project in the Athabasca Basin. Abnormal levels of uranium and indicator elements underline the potential for future exploration in this promising region.
Standard Uranium Ltd. reports encouraging results from its drilling program at the Canary Project in the Athabasca Basin. Abnormal levels of uranium and indicator elements underline the potential for future exploration in this promising region.

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