Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Monday, January 6, 2025

India to Deploy a Fleet of 40-50 220 MW PHWRs | Neutron Bytes

India to Deploy a Fleet of 40-50 220 MW PHWRs | Neutron Bytes
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The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal - The Verge

The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal - The Verge
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Constellation inks $1 billion deal to supply US government with nuclear power

Constellation inks $1 billion deal to supply US government with nuclear power
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‘The Power of Nuclear’ Review: Reactors and Detractors - WSJ

‘The Power of Nuclear’ Review: Reactors and Detractors - WSJ
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Manufacturing contracts awarded for TerraPower’s Natrium SMR -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Manufacturing contracts awarded for TerraPower’s Natrium SMR -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ

A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ
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Texas, Utah sue over small nuclear reactor rules - E&E News by POLITICO

Texas, Utah sue over small nuclear reactor rules - E&E News by POLITICO
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Proposed underground micro reactor at University of Illinois making regulatory progress | New Civil Engineer

Proposed underground micro reactor at University of Illinois making regulatory progress | New Civil Engineer
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A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ

A Lawless NRC Obstructs Safe Nuclear Power - WSJ
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Texas, Utah, Last Energy challenge NRC’s ‘overburdensome’ microreactor regulations | Utility Dive

Texas, Utah, Last Energy challenge NRC’s ‘overburdensome’ microreactor regulations | Utility Dive
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Nuclear Waste could be the game-changer to Unlimited Electricity – Watts Up With That?

Nuclear Waste could be the game-changer to Unlimited Electricity – Watts Up With That?
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:37 PM 0 comments

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Russia adds 13,800-ton nuclear attack submarine with 40 mph top speed to fleet

Russia adds 13,800-ton nuclear attack submarine with 40 mph top speed to fleet
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Community prepares for possible AI data center at Byron nuclear plant

Community prepares for possible AI data center at Byron nuclear plant
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Saturday, January 4, 2025

Red States Sue to Limit Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Authority. Also Happy Anniversary to the Deadliest U.S. Nuclear Accident. - Splinter

Red States Sue to Limit Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Authority. Also Happy Anniversary to the Deadliest U.S. Nuclear Accident. - Splinter
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China to Build Thorium Molten-Salt Reactor in 2025 - IEEE Spectrum

China to Build Thorium Molten-Salt Reactor in 2025 - IEEE Spectrum
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Iran ready to hold constructive nuclear talks: Araghchi | Al Mayadeen English

Iran ready to hold constructive nuclear talks: Araghchi | Al Mayadeen English
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Friday, January 3, 2025

Analysis: Why Abu Dhabi is betting on fusion Tareq Alotaiba | Semafor

Analysis: Why Abu Dhabi is betting on fusion Tareq Alotaiba | Semafor
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How Not To Innovate - The Breakthrough Journal

How Not To Innovate - The Breakthrough Journal
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Lots of demand, too little grid: The state of the US… | Canary Media

Lots of demand, too little grid: The state of the US… | Canary Media
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:37 PM 0 comments

Constellation NewEnergy, GSA ink $840M deal for emissions-free power to federal facilities | Utility Dive

Constellation NewEnergy, GSA ink $840M deal for emissions-free power to federal facilities | Utility Dive
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:26 PM 0 comments

India to Deploy a Fleet of 40-50 220 MW PHWRs | Neutron Bytes

India to Deploy a Fleet of 40-50 220 MW PHWRs | Neutron Bytes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:24 PM 0 comments

Update 268 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

Update 268 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:22 PM 0 comments

Technology Sector and Net-Zero Policies Support Long-Term Demand for Uranium

Technology Sector and Net-Zero Policies Support Long-Term Demand for Uranium
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:20 PM 0 comments

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Israel May Have 300 Nuclear Weapons (Including Submarine-Launched Missiles) | The National Interest

Israel May Have 300 Nuclear Weapons (Including Submarine-Launched Missiles) | The National Interest
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:23 PM 0 comments

Report: Biden Was Presented With Options To Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities - News From Antiwar.com

Report: Biden Was Presented With Options To Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities - News From Antiwar.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:19 PM 0 comments

NANO Nuclear Energy to acquire Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) and Pylon technologies, including all associated patents, through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction - Green Car Congress

NANO Nuclear Energy to acquire Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) and Pylon technologies, including all associated patents, through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy auction - Green Car Congress
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:23 PM 0 comments

The Ohio State University Opens NuScale Power Energy Exploration (E2) Center | NuScale Power

The Ohio State University Opens NuScale Power Energy Exploration (E2) Center | NuScale Power
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:23 PM 0 comments

Assessing the Impact of the Republican Trifecta on the Energy Industry

Assessing the Impact of the Republican Trifecta on the Energy Industry
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:23 PM 0 comments

Why Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting on nuclear power

Why Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are betting on nuclear power
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Jimmy Carter's role in cleaning up world's first nuclear reactor meltdown | 11alive.com

Jimmy Carter's role in cleaning up world's first nuclear reactor meltdown | 11alive.com
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Nuclear power had a strong year in 2024, but… | Canary Media

Nuclear power had a strong year in 2024, but… | Canary Media
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Launch the Next Nuclear Corps

Launch the Next Nuclear Corps
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China’s first 3rd-gen nuclear reactor connects to grid to power 6 million homes

China’s first 3rd-gen nuclear reactor connects to grid to power 6 million homes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:49 AM 0 comments

Pakistan Will Build Another Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Unit

Pakistan Will Build Another Chinese-Designed Nuclear Power Unit
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Plans For New Reactors Worldwide - World Nuclear Association

Plans For New Reactors Worldwide - World Nuclear Association
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Across Asia more than 300 new reactors have been proposed | World Economic Forum

Across Asia more than 300 new reactors have been proposed | World Economic Forum
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Who Is Building Nuclear Reactors?

Who Is Building Nuclear Reactors?
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Nuclear reactors under construction worldwide 2024 | Statista

Nuclear reactors under construction worldwide 2024 | Statista
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China’s first 3rd-gen nuclear reactor at Zhangzhou connects to grid

China’s first 3rd-gen nuclear reactor at Zhangzhou connects to grid
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:56 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Small Nuclear Reactors Are Gaining Traction Around the Globe | OilPrice.com

Small Nuclear Reactors Are Gaining Traction Around the Globe | OilPrice.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:03 PM 0 comments

Africa Is Splitting Apart: A New Ocean Is Forming Faster Than Anyone Predicted

Africa Is Splitting Apart: A New Ocean Is Forming Faster Than Anyone Predicted
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:12 PM 0 comments

The Factors That Will Drive Oil Prices in 2025 | OilPrice.com

The Factors That Will Drive Oil Prices in 2025 | OilPrice.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:11 PM 0 comments

Russia plotted attacks on nuclear power plants and civilian infrastructure in Japan and South Korea in 2008-2014 – FT | Ukrainska Pravda

Russia plotted attacks on nuclear power plants and civilian infrastructure in Japan and South Korea in 2008-2014 – FT | Ukrainska Pravda
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Uranium market outlook: tightening supply and rising demand point to price surge | TSX:DML

Uranium market outlook: tightening supply and rising demand point to price surge | TSX:DML
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:59 PM 0 comments

Pennsylvania's energy policy in 2024 | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pennsylvania's energy policy in 2024 | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
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bne IntelliNews - Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects

bne IntelliNews - Russia seeks to expand its nuclear energy dominance with new international projects
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:55 PM 0 comments

US And Japan To Coordinate Use Of Nukes – American Liberty News

US And Japan To Coordinate Use Of Nukes – American Liberty News
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:35 AM 0 comments
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