US test reactor programme moves ahead : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News

US test reactor programme moves ahead : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: The US Department of Energy has approved Critical Decision 1 for the Versatile Test Reactor, meaning the project can now move to the engineering design phase. DOE has requested USD295 million for FY 2021 for the one-of-a-kind facility that would support research and development of innovative nuclear energy and other technologies.