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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

UEC expands output at Wyoming mine, initiates conversion facility licensing process - World Nuclear News

UEC expands output at Wyoming mine, initiates conversion facility licensing process - World Nuclear News

Kazatomprom preparing Akdala deposit's next steps - World Nuclear News

Kazatomprom preparing Akdala deposit's next steps - World Nuclear News

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul’s nuclear plan - Gothamist

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul’s nuclear plan - Gothamist

Utah Republicans see storing nuclear waste as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' | Grist

Utah Republicans see storing nuclear waste as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' | Grist

OpenAI explores fusion energy in Helion power deal

OpenAI explores fusion energy in Helion power deal

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Path Will Not Depend on Iran or the War’s Outcome • Stimson Center

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Path Will Not Depend on Iran or the War’s Outcome • Stimson Center

Russia And Vietnam Sign Agreement To Build Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Plant

Russia And Vietnam Sign Agreement To Build Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Plant

Russia: US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant pose serious risks | The Jerusalem Post

Russia: US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant pose serious risks | The Jerusalem Post

Monday, March 23, 2026

First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab - East Idaho News

First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab - East Idaho News

Uranium Energy Corp Receives Approval for Expanded Production at Christensen Ranch and Secures NRC Docketing for U.S. Conversion Facility - The Globe and Mail

Uranium Energy Corp Receives Approval for Expanded Production at Christensen Ranch and Secures NRC Docketing for U.S. Conversion Facility - The Globe and Mail

X-energy files for Nasdaq IPO after nuclear fuel license - Washington Business Journal

X-energy files for Nasdaq IPO after nuclear fuel license - Washington Business Journal

X-energy And Talen To Explore SMR Projects In US Power Market

X-energy And Talen To Explore SMR Projects In US Power Market

Feds release final environmental review for Florida nuclear plant - E&E News by POLITICO

Feds release final environmental review for Florida nuclear plant - E&E News by POLITICO

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul’s nuclear plan - Gothamist

Upstate NY towns raise their hands to host new reactor as part of Hochul’s nuclear plan - Gothamist

DOE announces Genesis Mission request for applications -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

DOE announces Genesis Mission request for applications -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Uranium Energy Corp Receives Approval for Expanded Production at Christensen Ranch and Secures NRC Docketing for U.S. Conversion Facility

Uranium Energy Corp Receives Approval for Expanded Production at Christensen Ranch and Secures NRC Docketing for U.S. Conversion Facility

NRC shares details on proposed rules to streamline hearing timelines -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC shares details on proposed rules to streamline hearing timelines -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide | AP News

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide | AP News

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact | Reuters

US lawmakers urge Rubio to seek tough standards in any Saudi nuclear power pact | Reuters

TotalEnergies accepts $1B offshore wind buyout, pivots to oil and gas in US | Utility Dive

TotalEnergies accepts $1B offshore wind buyout, pivots to oil and gas in US | Utility Dive

What AI data centers do — and don’t do — to electricity prices - E&E News by POLITICO

What AI data centers do — and don’t do — to electricity prices - E&E News by POLITICO

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Swedish Nuclear Company Blykalla To Proceed With Planning For Small Modular Reactor Park

Swedish Nuclear Company Blykalla To Proceed With Planning For Small Modular Reactor Park

This Nuclear Energy Trend Could Be Bigger Than Investors Think in 2026

This Nuclear Energy Trend Could Be Bigger Than Investors Think in 2026

Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream

Nuclear's cleanup cost threatens the expansion dream

Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

X-energy, Talen to assess deployment of multiple SMR plants - World Nuclear News

X-energy, Talen to assess deployment of multiple SMR plants - World Nuclear News

US nuclear projects emerge as income sources for Korean firms amid Iran crisis - The Korea Times

US nuclear projects emerge as income sources for Korean firms amid Iran crisis - The Korea Times

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy files for US IPO | Reuters

Nuclear reactor developer X‑Energy files for US IPO | Reuters

Up to 4 pilot reactors to go critical by July, Senate panel told - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Up to 4 pilot reactors to go critical by July, Senate panel told - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

US, Japan announce $40B nuclear power project

US, Japan announce $40B nuclear power project

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Bureaucracy stalls advanced nuclear reactors and US energy dominance | Fox News

Bureaucracy stalls advanced nuclear reactors and US energy dominance | Fox News

America Needs Nuclear Power Fast. South Korea Can Deliver. - The National Interest

America Needs Nuclear Power Fast. South Korea Can Deliver. - The National Interest

Can Florida Revolutionize the Nuclear Energy Sector? - The National Interest

Can Florida Revolutionize the Nuclear Energy Sector? - The National Interest

Vietnam, Russia sign agreement on new nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Vietnam, Russia sign agreement on new nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Talen Energy to Evaluate Gigawatt-Scale XE-100 SMR Deployment

Talen Energy to Evaluate Gigawatt-Scale XE-100 SMR Deployment

What Happened to NuScale? - Heatmap News

What Happened to NuScale? - Heatmap News

Joint Announcement on the Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment | U.S. Department of Commerce

Joint Announcement on the Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment | U.S. Department of Commerce

Sunday, March 22, 2026

First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab | East Idaho News

First nuclear reactor built on DOE land in 50 years unveiled at Idaho National Lab | East Idaho News

The US and Israel are Climbing the Escalation Ladder, Forcing Iran to Respond. A SITREP. -

The US and Israel are Climbing the Escalation Ladder, Forcing Iran to Respond. A SITREP. - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail

Small modular nuclear in Tennessee boosted in $40B Japan deal | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Small modular nuclear in Tennessee boosted in $40B Japan deal | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Oklo’s $9.4B valuation is driven entirely by narrative—caution is advised before following the crowd’s next step | Bitget News

Oklo’s $9.4B valuation is driven entirely by narrative—caution is advised before following the crowd’s next step | Bitget News

Nuclear power's future sparks debate in Seabrook, N.H. - Valley News

Nuclear power's future sparks debate in Seabrook, N.H. - Valley News

Oklo wins first NRC license approval and DOE OK for Aurora nuclear safety design

Oklo wins first NRC license approval and DOE OK for Aurora nuclear safety design

As Nuclear Plant Moves Fast, Kemmerer Races Time — And Tradition — To Keep Up | Cowboy State Daily

As Nuclear Plant Moves Fast, Kemmerer Races Time — And Tradition — To Keep Up | Cowboy State Daily

Friday, March 20, 2026

Trump White House plagiarized Iran war manifesto from Israel-aligned think tank

Trump White House plagiarized Iran war manifesto from Israel-aligned think tank

A conversation with Tucker Carlson | The Economist Insider

A conversation with Tucker Carlson | The Economist Insider

Trump’s Nuclear Power Plan: Fewer Safety Rules, Financial Breaks for Industry — ProPublica

Trump’s Nuclear Power Plan: Fewer Safety Rules, Financial Breaks for Industry — ProPublica

Up to 4 pilot reactors to go critical by July, Senate panel told - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Up to 4 pilot reactors to go critical by July, Senate panel told - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NEWT GINGRICH, TED ELLIS: There’s a nuclear solution to recharging American industry | 930 WFMD Free Talk

NEWT GINGRICH, TED ELLIS: There’s a nuclear solution to recharging American industry | 930 WFMD Free Talk

Heinrich Stresses Need for Trump Administration to Support Bipartisan Nuclear En...

Heinrich Stresses Need for Trump Administration to Support Bipartisan Nuclear En...

NextEra Energy receives approval from President Donald J. Trump to develop up to 10 GW of natural gas‑powered generation to meet nation's historic power demand - Mar 20, 2026

NextEra Energy receives approval from President Donald J. Trump to develop up to 10 GW of natural gas‑powered generation to meet nation's historic power demand - Mar 20, 2026

APS seeks SLR to keep Palo Verde operational into the 2060s -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

APS seeks SLR to keep Palo Verde operational into the 2060s -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC proposes fixed caps on services fees - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC proposes fixed caps on services fees - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Connecticut Needs Nuclear and Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy

Connecticut Needs Nuclear and Natural Gas | RealClearEnergy

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

DOE investments advance nuclear workforce and fuel cycle capabilities - Idaho National Laboratory

DOE investments advance nuclear workforce and fuel cycle capabilities - Idaho National Laboratory

Trump, Takaichi unveil $40 billion US nuclear project

Trump, Takaichi unveil $40 billion US nuclear project

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

Nuclear Sprint: DOE and Industry Race to Meet Trump’s Target

IAEA warning of risks of losing off-site power - World Nuclear News

IAEA warning of risks of losing off-site power - World Nuclear News

X-energy, Talen to assess deployment of multiple SMR plants - World Nuclear News

X-energy, Talen to assess deployment of multiple SMR plants - World Nuclear News

Framatome to supply low-enriched fuel for Belgium's BR2 research reactor - World Nuclear News

Framatome to supply low-enriched fuel for Belgium's BR2 research reactor - World Nuclear News

Early construction landmarks for Chinese units - World Nuclear News

Early construction landmarks for Chinese units - World Nuclear News

Aalo completes assembly of experimental reactor - World Nuclear News

Aalo completes assembly of experimental reactor - World Nuclear News

California Nuclear Alert: This One Shelter Choice Can Cut Radiation Exposure by 90% Near Diablo Canyon—Here’s Why It Matters - Country Herald

California Nuclear Alert: This One Shelter Choice Can Cut Radiation Exposure by 90% Near Diablo Canyon—Here’s Why It Matters - Country Herald

Multiple Bottlenecks Face New Nuclear Builds | Neutron Bytes

Multiple Bottlenecks Face New Nuclear Builds | Neutron Bytes

New Activity at the Esfahan Nuclear Complex | ISIS Reports | Institute For Science And International Security

New Activity at the Esfahan Nuclear Complex | ISIS Reports | Institute For Science And International Security

Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity

Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity

Trump’s Iran options include special operations raid on nuclear sites | Semafor

Trump’s Iran options include special operations raid on nuclear sites | Semafor

Thursday, March 19, 2026

AI is outpacing America’s power grid. Nuclear must become a national priority. | Utility Dive

AI is outpacing America’s power grid. Nuclear must become a national priority. | Utility Dive

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks… | Canary Media

Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks… | Canary Media

The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise | Department of Energy

The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise | Department of Energy

NRC considers eliminating half-century-old radiation standard - E&E News by POLITICO

NRC considers eliminating half-century-old radiation standard - E&E News by POLITICO

Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory

Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory

SGL Carbon signs long-term supply agreement with X-energy | SGL Carbon

SGL Carbon signs long-term supply agreement with X-energy | SGL Carbon

Rising Demand, Real Choices

Rising Demand, Real Choices

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran | The Independent

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran | The Independent

DVIDS - News - 419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift

DVIDS - News - 419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift

Nuclear fusion companies sign deals with Japanese counterparts

Nuclear fusion companies sign deals with Japanese counterparts

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

DOE launches UPRISE program to boost U.S. nuclear output by 5 GW by 2029 - Mugglehead Investment Magazine

DOE launches UPRISE program to boost U.S. nuclear output by 5 GW by 2029 - Mugglehead Investment Magazine

Arizona Public Service seeks another license renewal for Palo Verde - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Arizona Public Service seeks another license renewal for Palo Verde - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

News roundup: $1.9bn US grid boost; landmark Wyoming nuclear permit; and California climate disclosure rules | Environment Analyst Global

News roundup: $1.9bn US grid boost; landmark Wyoming nuclear permit; and California climate disclosure rules | Environment Analyst Global

N.J. Bills Targeting Balcony Solar, Nuclear and PJM Move Ahead

N.J. Bills Targeting Balcony Solar, Nuclear and PJM Move Ahead

What Happens When Trump is in Charge of Nuclear Reactor Safety? - Legal Planet

What Happens When Trump is in Charge of Nuclear Reactor Safety? - Legal Planet

NRC Seeks Industry Input On Future New Reactor Licensing Plans

NRC Seeks Industry Input On Future New Reactor Licensing Plans

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

PG&E CEO promises change at SF hearing on December mass power outage

PG&E CEO promises change at SF hearing on December mass power outage

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

Former Energy Secretary Talks Diablo Canyon, Data Centers at UCSB Summit | Local News | Noozhawk

Former Energy Secretary Talks Diablo Canyon, Data Centers at UCSB Summit | Local News | Noozhawk

Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds - World Nuclear News

Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds - World Nuclear News

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl - World Nuclear News

Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl - World Nuclear News

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission - World Nuclear News

Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances - World Nuclear News

NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package - World Nuclear News

NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package - World Nuclear News

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

'Projectile' hit 350 metres from Bushehr nuclear reactor - IAEA - World Nuclear News

'Projectile' hit 350 metres from Bushehr nuclear reactor - IAEA - World Nuclear News

NRC Mulls Changes to Radiation Safety Requirements - AIP.ORG

NRC Mulls Changes to Radiation Safety Requirements - AIP.ORG

Fusion Update: NRC Publishes Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines | Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel - JDSupra

Fusion Update: NRC Publishes Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines | Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel - JDSupra

RIC session addresses reactor restarts—and lessons learned at Palisades -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

RIC session addresses reactor restarts—and lessons learned at Palisades -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Reaffirms Existing Export Control Rules | Wilson Sonsini

NRC’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Reaffirms Existing Export Control Rules | Wilson Sonsini

Oklo Announces Key Milestones On Construction Of First Reactor And Radioisotope Production

Oklo Announces Key Milestones On Construction Of First Reactor And Radioisotope Production

U.S. nuclear regulator authorizes construction of TerraPower’s Natrium demonstration reactor

U.S. nuclear regulator authorizes construction of TerraPower’s Natrium demonstration reactor

Ritter’s Rant 082: Fool Around, Find Out

Ritter’s Rant 082: Fool Around, Find Out

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Nukes and AI - by Jordan Schneider and Phoebe Chow

Nukes and AI - by Jordan Schneider and Phoebe Chow

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste? | MIT Technology Review

What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste? | MIT Technology Review