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Thursday, May 28, 2026

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

This Lawsuit Could Change Global Biz Overnight | RealClearEnergy

This Lawsuit Could Change Global Biz Overnight | RealClearEnergy

Strike near UAE reactor revives concerns over nuclear plant safety in wartime | Drones (military) | The Guardian

Strike near UAE reactor revives concerns over nuclear plant safety in wartime | Drones (military) | The Guardian

China and Russia sign nuclear-related MoUs during Xi-Putin talks - World Nuclear News

China and Russia sign nuclear-related MoUs during Xi-Putin talks - World Nuclear News

U.S. can help India scale nuclear power, says LightBridge CEO

U.S. can help India scale nuclear power, says LightBridge CEO

Deployable Energy Secures PDSA Approval for Unity Microreactor, Advancing Toward Demonstration

Deployable Energy Secures PDSA Approval for Unity Microreactor, Advancing Toward Demonstration

India Has Potential To Reach 100 GW Nuclear Capacity, But ‘Will Need Foreign Help’

India Has Potential To Reach 100 GW Nuclear Capacity, But ‘Will Need Foreign Help’

As India and China surge ahead with nuclear energy, all eyes on Asean's next move - The Business Times

As India and China surge ahead with nuclear energy, all eyes on Asean's next move - The Business Times

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says | Reuters

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says | Reuters

Rwanda signs nuclear deals - Nuclear Engineering International

Rwanda signs nuclear deals - Nuclear Engineering International

10 EU nations demand nuclear be labeled sustainable in data center rules - E&E News by POLITICO

10 EU nations demand nuclear be labeled sustainable in data center rules - E&E News by POLITICO

Oklo Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Advanced Negotiations Under Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program

Oklo Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Advanced Negotiations Under Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program

US to test 100,000 ton warship as floating nuclear power station

US to test 100,000 ton warship as floating nuclear power station

How one company plans to put a nuclear microreactor at Buckley - Axios Denver

How one company plans to put a nuclear microreactor at Buckley - Axios Denver

DOE advances talks to fuel advanced nuclear reactors with old plutonium | Latitude Media

DOE advances talks to fuel advanced nuclear reactors with old plutonium | Latitude Media

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

AI data center push is fueling new nuclear threat - Salon.com

AI data center push is fueling new nuclear threat - Salon.com

America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future - The National Interest

America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future - The National Interest

Progress Report: Reclaiming American Nuclear Leadership - The National Interest

Progress Report: Reclaiming American Nuclear Leadership - The National Interest

Study: Greek Islands Could Benefit From Floating Nuclear Power by 2035

Study: Greek Islands Could Benefit From Floating Nuclear Power by 2035

Experts Say Space Nuclear Power’s Biggest Obstacles Are Logistical, Not Technical - Aerospace America

Experts Say Space Nuclear Power’s Biggest Obstacles Are Logistical, Not Technical - Aerospace America

WATTS UP? Buckley's fission for nuclear power, right on the base - Sentinel Colorado

WATTS UP? Buckley's fission for nuclear power, right on the base - Sentinel Colorado

NJ Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their electricity - WHYY

NJ Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their electricity - WHYY

Russia's Rosatom eyes role in second Kazakhstan nuclear plant, as Balkhash deal nears | Reuters

Russia's Rosatom eyes role in second Kazakhstan nuclear plant, as Balkhash deal nears | Reuters

US offers SMRs to Armenia - Nuclear Engineering International

US offers SMRs to Armenia - Nuclear Engineering International

Exclusive | Nuclear Power Startup Newcleo to Go Public in SPAC Deal - WSJ

Exclusive | Nuclear Power Startup Newcleo to Go Public in SPAC Deal - WSJ

Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio | KSL.com

Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio | KSL.com

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

First RITM-200 reactor unit manufactured for floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

First RITM-200 reactor unit manufactured for floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

China's demonstration HTR-PM enters commercial operation - World Nuclear News

China's demonstration HTR-PM enters commercial operation - World Nuclear News

First RITM-200 reactor unit manufactured for floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

First RITM-200 reactor unit manufactured for floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Oklo selected for US surplus plutonium programme - World Nuclear News

Oklo selected for US surplus plutonium programme - World Nuclear News

Russia signs $16.5 billion deal to build first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan | Reuters

Russia signs $16.5 billion deal to build first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan | Reuters

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

DOE selects Oklo, 4 others for surplus plutonium fuel program

Three Reforms to Improve Nuclear Energy’s Economic Outlook - The National Interest

Three Reforms to Improve Nuclear Energy’s Economic Outlook - The National Interest

The Trump administration's reckless attack on radiation protection will have long-term consequences for public safety - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The Trump administration's reckless attack on radiation protection will have long-term consequences for public safety - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

NRC begins accelerated review for Orano’s Project IKE uranium enrichment facility - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC begins accelerated review for Orano’s Project IKE uranium enrichment facility - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

This 2.5 GW collaboration aims to advance the first 'gas-plus-nuclear' plant

This 2.5 GW collaboration aims to advance the first 'gas-plus-nuclear' plant

Meet the anti-Gretas: the women celebrating nuclear energy | The Spectator

Meet the anti-Gretas: the women celebrating nuclear energy | The Spectator

200,000 Californians create as much power as a nuclear plant to help the grid. Now that's up in the air - Los Angeles Times

200,000 Californians create as much power as a nuclear plant to help the grid. Now that's up in the air - Los Angeles Times

How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Equal One Nuclear Reactor?

How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Equal One Nuclear Reactor?

Asia's Energy Crisis Is Pushing Singapore Toward Nuclear | OilPrice.com

Asia's Energy Crisis Is Pushing Singapore Toward Nuclear | OilPrice.com

South Korea Getting Nuclear Submarines Is A Huge Deal

South Korea Getting Nuclear Submarines Is A Huge Deal

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel - The New York Times

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

Top 10 Reasons Why Communities Are Fighting Data Centers

Top 10 Reasons Why Communities Are Fighting Data Centers

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

AI data center push is fueling new nuclear threat - Salon.com

AI data center push is fueling new nuclear threat - Salon.com

Maintaining the Credibility and Independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - The National Interest

Maintaining the Credibility and Independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - The National Interest

America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future - The National Interest

America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future - The National Interest

Progress Report: Reclaiming American Nuclear Leadership - The National Interest

Progress Report: Reclaiming American Nuclear Leadership - The National Interest

10 EU nations demand nuclear be labeled sustainable in data center rules - E&E News by POLITICO

10 EU nations demand nuclear be labeled sustainable in data center rules - E&E News by POLITICO

China to Invest $1.1 Billion in Serbia in AI, Robots and Cars - Bloomberg

China to Invest $1.1 Billion in Serbia in AI, Robots and Cars - Bloomberg

Serbia Receives ‘Incredible Proposal’ From China On First Nuclear Power Station

Serbia Receives ‘Incredible Proposal’ From China On First Nuclear Power Station

Russia claims it found evidence of US-backed bioweapons programme in Ukraine

Russia claims it found evidence of US-backed bioweapons programme in Ukraine

The Nuclear Resurgence Will Follow Many Paths

The Nuclear Resurgence Will Follow Many Paths

Clayco Partners With Deep Atomic for DOE Nuclear-Powered Data Center Proposal | Engineering News-Record

Clayco Partners With Deep Atomic for DOE Nuclear-Powered Data Center Proposal | Engineering News-Record

Approval milestone for US microreactor project - World Nuclear News

Approval milestone for US microreactor project - World Nuclear News

Third application lodged for Swedish SMR plant - World Nuclear News

Third application lodged for Swedish SMR plant - World Nuclear News

It’s official: Europe physicists plan to build 91-kilometer particle collider | Science | AAAS

It’s official: Europe physicists plan to build 91-kilometer particle collider | Science | AAAS

Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start - Business - France 24

Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start - Business - France 24

Rwanda signs nuclear deals - Nuclear Engineering International

Rwanda signs nuclear deals - Nuclear Engineering International

U.S. can help India scale nuclear power, says LightBridge CEO

U.S. can help India scale nuclear power, says LightBridge CEO

NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh for nuclear projects, ETEnergyworld

NTPC starts site selection studies in Gujrat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh for nuclear projects, ETEnergyworld

Nuclear plants prepared for drone attacks, official says - Taipei Times

Nuclear plants prepared for drone attacks, official says - Taipei Times

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies | CNN

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies | CNN

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies | CNN

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies | CNN

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The Value of Extending the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant’s Operating Life | Markets Insider

The Value of Extending the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant’s Operating Life | Markets Insider

NRC Fast-Tracks Review of Orano's Project IKE Uranium Enrichment Facility in Oak Ridge | energynews.pro

NRC Fast-Tracks Review of Orano's Project IKE Uranium Enrichment Facility in Oak Ridge | energynews.pro

Advanced Reactors Hit Key Milestones

Advanced Reactors Hit Key Milestones

U.S. Urgently Needs Domestic Enriched Uranium As Full Russian Ban Nears

U.S. Urgently Needs Domestic Enriched Uranium As Full Russian Ban Nears

Oklo’s NRC Win And Meta Deal Reframe Its AI Power Ambitions

Oklo’s NRC Win And Meta Deal Reframe Its AI Power Ambitions

Oklo Selected by US DOE For Advanced Negotiations Under Surplus Plutonium Programme

Oklo Selected by US DOE For Advanced Negotiations Under Surplus Plutonium Programme

Is NuScale's NRC Licensing Lead Its Biggest Competitive Advantage?

Is NuScale's NRC Licensing Lead Its Biggest Competitive Advantage?

NRC rolls out reforms to accelerate small reactor licensing | Reuters

NRC rolls out reforms to accelerate small reactor licensing | Reuters

South Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan - Breaking Defense

South Korea outlines nuclear-powered submarine plan - Breaking Defense

Sunday, May 24, 2026

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

The Ukraine War Is Coming For Putin And Russia's Massive Oil Wealth - National Security Journal

The Ukraine War Is Coming For Putin And Russia's Massive Oil Wealth - National Security Journal

China's Chip Exports Double To $31 Billion As US Restrictions Fuel AI Demand - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) - Benzinga

China's Chip Exports Double To $31 Billion As US Restrictions Fuel AI Demand - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) - Benzinga

X-Energy Gains Early NRC Clearance and Targets AI Data Center Power Demand - TipRanks.com

X-Energy Gains Early NRC Clearance and Targets AI Data Center Power Demand - TipRanks.com

Private nuclear can solve data center energy crunch | Opinion – Sun Sentinel

Private nuclear can solve data center energy crunch | Opinion – Sun Sentinel

PressReader.com | UTILITY MEGAMERGER

PressReader.com | UTILITY MEGAMERGER

Constellation Seeks Early Site Permit at Oswego, NY | Neutron Bytes

Constellation Seeks Early Site Permit at Oswego, NY | Neutron Bytes

This $25 Nuclear Stock Could Turn $10,000 Into a Fortune | The Motley Fool

This $25 Nuclear Stock Could Turn $10,000 Into a Fortune | The Motley Fool

Oklo (OKLO) Valuation Check After NRC Approval, Equity Raise And New Tech Customer Agreements - Simply Wall St News

Oklo (OKLO) Valuation Check After NRC Approval, Equity Raise And New Tech Customer Agreements - Simply Wall St News

Annual NRC open houses for Fermi 2, Davis-Besse set | The Blade

Annual NRC open houses for Fermi 2, Davis-Besse set | The Blade

U.S. Exploring Small Modular Nuclear Reactors In Marine Transportation

U.S. Exploring Small Modular Nuclear Reactors In Marine Transportation

A look back on Trump’s efforts to boost nuclear energy

A look back on Trump’s efforts to boost nuclear energy

US nuclear firm advances 45 MWth gen IV reactor with key clearance

US nuclear firm advances 45 MWth gen IV reactor with key clearance

The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So - National Security Journal

The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So - National Security Journal

Russia lacing missile warheads with depleted uranium, says Ukraine

Russia lacing missile warheads with depleted uranium, says Ukraine

The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So - National Security Journal

The F-35A Lightning II Can Now Drop A Thermonuclear Bomb — And Is The First Stealth Fighter Ever Cleared to Do So - National Security Journal

Friday, May 22, 2026

Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator - World Nuclear News

Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator - World Nuclear News

The Little-Known Nuclear Deal That Could Help Our Climate Crisis

The Little-Known Nuclear Deal That Could Help Our Climate Crisis

26-057.pdf The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency. No: 26-057 May 21, 2026 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply

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NRC Regulations Must Be Credible,… | The Breakthrough Institute

NRC Regulations Must Be Credible,… | The Breakthrough Institute

How Trump’s EO 14300 Is Reshaping NRC Nuclear Licensing and Regulation

How Trump’s EO 14300 Is Reshaping NRC Nuclear Licensing and Regulation

The case for clean energy abundance - by Matthew Yglesias

The case for clean energy abundance - by Matthew Yglesias

How Trump’s Nuclear Executive Orders Jump-Started the US Nuclear Revival - The National Interest

How Trump’s Nuclear Executive Orders Jump-Started the US Nuclear Revival - The National Interest

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

US Could Save Time And Money By Cutting Out Reviews For Already-Licensed Nuclear Plants, Says Columbia Report

US Could Save Time And Money By Cutting Out Reviews For Already-Licensed Nuclear Plants, Says Columbia Report

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

Supreme Leader: Uranium Stays in Iran | RealClearEnergy

Supreme Leader: Uranium Stays in Iran | RealClearEnergy

US enrichment plant begins accelerated review - World Nuclear News

US enrichment plant begins accelerated review - World Nuclear News

US summer generating capacity increases by 75 GW since 2025: FERC | Utility Dive

US summer generating capacity increases by 75 GW since 2025: FERC | Utility Dive

Physicists confirm proton radius is smaller than we thought – Physics World

Physicists confirm proton radius is smaller than we thought – Physics World

ORNL completes challenging molten salt property measurements -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

ORNL completes challenging molten salt property measurements -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Government agencies collaborate to repurpose radioactive waste as useful radioisotopes

Government agencies collaborate to repurpose radioactive waste as useful radioisotopes

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Shortages in Mission-Critical Positions Have Continued to Increase | U.S. GAO

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Shortages in Mission-Critical Positions Have Continued to Increase | U.S. GAO

US PJM grid can curb data center power usage in emergencies, Department of Energy says | Reuters

US PJM grid can curb data center power usage in emergencies, Department of Energy says | Reuters

PJM gets emergency approval to curtail data centers, large loads during hot weather | Utility Dive

PJM gets emergency approval to curtail data centers, large loads during hot weather | Utility Dive

TerraPower teams up with HD Hyundai on Natrium reactor fleet - Power Technology

TerraPower teams up with HD Hyundai on Natrium reactor fleet - Power Technology

TerraPower and HD Hyundai sign Natrium reactor agreements - World Nuclear News

TerraPower and HD Hyundai sign Natrium reactor agreements - World Nuclear News

Bill Gates' nuclear firm taps Hyundai for 345-MW advanced reactors

Bill Gates' nuclear firm taps Hyundai for 345-MW advanced reactors

Can the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Match Regulation to Risk?

Can the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Match Regulation to Risk?