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

Saturday, September 6, 2025

United States to activate 6 GW by deploying SMRs

United States to activate 6 GW by deploying SMRs

Singapore commissions nuclear study - Nuclear Engineering International

Singapore commissions nuclear study - Nuclear Engineering International

Oklo Plans $1.68 Billion Nuclear Fuel Center in TN | Neutron Bytes

Oklo Plans $1.68 Billion Nuclear Fuel Center in TN | Neutron Bytes

Question for energy regulators: Is Trump the boss of them? - POLITICO

Question for energy regulators: Is Trump the boss of them? - POLITICO

Data center developers urge NRC to ‘unleash’ nuclear power - E&E News by POLITICO

Data center developers urge NRC to ‘unleash’ nuclear power - E&E News by POLITICO

(714) Henry Tillman: Russia-China-India Nuclear Partnership - YouTube

(714) Henry Tillman: Russia-China-India Nuclear Partnership - YouTube

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Raises $863 Million Series B2 Round | Neutron Bytes

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Raises $863 Million Series B2 Round | Neutron Bytes

Oklo Plans $1.68 Billion Nuclear Fuel Center in TN | Neutron Bytes

Oklo Plans $1.68 Billion Nuclear Fuel Center in TN | Neutron Bytes

Friday, September 5, 2025

Newhouse Votes for American Energy Dominance, Historic Nuclear Investments | Congressman Dan Newhouse

Newhouse Votes for American Energy Dominance, Historic Nuclear Investments | Congressman Dan Newhouse

Senate EPW Democrats continue to question NRC’s role under Trump - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Senate EPW Democrats continue to question NRC’s role under Trump - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

POLITICO Pro | Article | Data center developers urge NRC to ‘unleash’ nuclear power

POLITICO Pro | Article | Data center developers urge NRC to ‘unleash’ nuclear power

NRC Democrat Commissioners Tell Senate Hearing Of Concerns Over Being Fired

NRC Democrat Commissioners Tell Senate Hearing Of Concerns Over Being Fired

IAEA to Conduct Third Extensive Sampling of Marine Environment Near Fukushima Daiichi Since Start of ALPS Treated Water Discharge | IAEA

IAEA to Conduct Third Extensive Sampling of Marine Environment Near Fukushima Daiichi Since Start of ALPS Treated Water Discharge | IAEA

Three Years of IAEA Presence at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant | IAEA

Three Years of IAEA Presence at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant | IAEA

Update 312 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

Update 312 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

SPACs, SMRs and How to Invest in the Nuclear Insurgency | Kiplinger

SPACs, SMRs and How to Invest in the Nuclear Insurgency | Kiplinger

Why Microsoft Hates PJM’s Plan for Data Center Electricity - Heatmap News

Why Microsoft Hates PJM’s Plan for Data Center Electricity - Heatmap News

TVA and ENTRA1 to build modular nuclear reactors

TVA and ENTRA1 to build modular nuclear reactors

Global solar installations rise 64%, to 380 GW, in first half of 2025 | Utility Dive

Global solar installations rise 64%, to 380 GW, in first half of 2025 | Utility Dive

Nuclear power is failing, and AI can’t rescue it | Utility Dive

Nuclear power is failing, and AI can’t rescue it | Utility Dive

Oklo plans $1.68B nuclear fuel recycling center, 800 jobs in Oak Ridge

Oklo plans $1.68B nuclear fuel recycling center, 800 jobs in Oak Ridge

(1) Wasps Can Hurt You. A Radioactive Wasp Nest Can’t.

(1) Wasps Can Hurt You. A Radioactive Wasp Nest Can’t.

World Nuclear Symposium: 50 years of history - World Nuclear News

World Nuclear Symposium: 50 years of history - World Nuclear News

Fact Checking Flashcards About New Nuclear Projects | Neutron Bytes

Fact Checking Flashcards About New Nuclear Projects | Neutron Bytes

US Air Force launches study of meltdown-proof nuclear microreactor

US Air Force launches study of meltdown-proof nuclear microreactor

Thursday, September 4, 2025

TVA, ENTRA1 Energy team up for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

TVA, ENTRA1 Energy team up for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

EBRD's 'evolving view' on new nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

EBRD's 'evolving view' on new nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

Over 85 scientists say Energy Dept. climate report lacks merit

US DOE Earmarks $35MM to Support Emerging Energy Tech | Rigzone

US DOE Earmarks $35MM to Support Emerging Energy Tech | Rigzone

A Nuclear Power Parable - CounterPunch.org

A Nuclear Power Parable - CounterPunch.org

NRC commissioners emphasize safety as priority in Senate hearing - Roll Call

NRC commissioners emphasize safety as priority in Senate hearing - Roll Call

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Nuclear Regulatory Commission Members on President Trump’s Interference at the Commission

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Nuclear Regulatory Commission Members on President Trump’s Interference at the Commission

POLITICO Pro | Article | Dem NRC members warn they could be fired over safety decisions

POLITICO Pro | Article | Dem NRC members warn they could be fired over safety decisions

Takeaways from the big Senate NRC hearing - E&E News by POLITICO

Takeaways from the big Senate NRC hearing - E&E News by POLITICO

US Nuclear Safety Regulators Say Their Jobs Could Be at Risk Under Trump

US Nuclear Safety Regulators Say Their Jobs Could Be at Risk Under Trump

UN nuclear chief demands Iran resume uranium enrichment inspections 'without delay'

UN nuclear chief demands Iran resume uranium enrichment inspections 'without delay'

Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium | www.opengroup.org

Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium | www.opengroup.org

Tennessee Valley Authority signs agreement for 6 GW of small nuclear | Utility Dive

Tennessee Valley Authority signs agreement for 6 GW of small nuclear | Utility Dive

Dem NRC members warn they could be fired over safety decisions - E&E News by POLITICO

Dem NRC members warn they could be fired over safety decisions - E&E News by POLITICO

Exclusive: Trump plans to make Cold War-era plutonium available for nuclear power | Reuters

Exclusive: Trump plans to make Cold War-era plutonium available for nuclear power | Reuters

U.S. Department of Energy to Distribute First Amounts of HALEU to U.S. Advanced Reactor Developers | Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy to Distribute First Amounts of HALEU to U.S. Advanced Reactor Developers | Department of Energy

Israel is building at a suspected nuclear weapons site, satellite photos show | AP News

Israel is building at a suspected nuclear weapons site, satellite photos show | AP News

China Shows Off Nuclear Ambitions With Expanding Missile Arsenal - Bloomberg

China Shows Off Nuclear Ambitions With Expanding Missile Arsenal - Bloomberg

Russia says it will help China overtake the United States on nuclear power | Reuters

Russia says it will help China overtake the United States on nuclear power | Reuters

China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles - Newsweek

China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles - Newsweek

Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously? | The New Yorker

Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously? | The New Yorker

Nuclear Conversion - Robert Bryce

Nuclear Conversion - Robert Bryce

Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither : r/nuclear

Britain prepares to go all-in on nuclear power — after years of dither : r/nuclear

US researchers make key breakthrough in pursuit of next-gen nuclear power: 'The momentum is incredible'

US researchers make key breakthrough in pursuit of next-gen nuclear power: 'The momentum is incredible'

Russia makes terrifying nuclear offer to China that could topple the U.S. and leave world on the brink of Armageddon | Daily Mail Online

Russia makes terrifying nuclear offer to China that could topple the U.S. and leave world on the brink of Armageddon | Daily Mail Online

Nuclear waste could fuel fusion reactors efficiently

Nuclear waste could fuel fusion reactors efficiently

Energy companies push to build floating nuclear power plants to solve pressing need: 'An important step in the right direction'

Energy companies push to build floating nuclear power plants to solve pressing need: 'An important step in the right direction'

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

(24) Nuclear Pulse #33: Record nuclear output, Alberta's nuclear survey, Nuclear-powered data centres | LinkedIn

(24) Nuclear Pulse #33: Record nuclear output, Alberta's nuclear survey, Nuclear-powered data centres | LinkedIn

Tennessee Valley Authority signs agreement for 6 GW of small nuclear | Utility Dive

Tennessee Valley Authority signs agreement for 6 GW of small nuclear | Utility Dive

Japan Just Switched on Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant, Which Runs 24/7 on Nothing But Fresh Water and Seawater

Japan Just Switched on Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant, Which Runs 24/7 on Nothing But Fresh Water and Seawater

Nuclear Waste To AI Fuel: US Startup Turning Radioactive Trash To Gold

Nuclear Waste To AI Fuel: US Startup Turning Radioactive Trash To Gold

Egypt's FM, IAEA director explore nuclear safety and regional stability amid Iran-U.S. tensions - EgyptToday

Egypt's FM, IAEA director explore nuclear safety and regional stability amid Iran-U.S. tensions - EgyptToday

Policy Shift, Private Sector Drive Put Nuclear Recycling Back on the Table

Policy Shift, Private Sector Drive Put Nuclear Recycling Back on the Table

Closure of ageing nuclear plants delayed to avoid net zero crunch

Closure of ageing nuclear plants delayed to avoid net zero crunch

Michigan nuclear plant enters final phase of restart after being decommissioned • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Michigan nuclear plant enters final phase of restart after being decommissioned • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

First of its kind advanced nuclear reactor will prepare America to meet the energy needs of tomorrow

First of its kind advanced nuclear reactor will prepare America to meet the energy needs of tomorrow

Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously? | The New Yorker

Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously? | The New Yorker

Opinion | Iranian nuclear defiance risks return of maximum pressure — and bombs - The Washington Post

Opinion | Iranian nuclear defiance risks return of maximum pressure — and bombs - The Washington Post

Monday, September 1, 2025

Backers of small nuclear eye standardisation, and EU funding - Euractiv

Backers of small nuclear eye standardisation, and EU funding - Euractiv

Trump’s ‘Massively Ambitious’ Nuclear Power Goals Might Save US From Rolling Blackouts - Todayville

Trump’s ‘Massively Ambitious’ Nuclear Power Goals Might Save US From Rolling Blackouts - Todayville

Energy firm reveals plans to build 18 next-gen nuclear reactors around globe: 'Delivering energy security'

Energy firm reveals plans to build 18 next-gen nuclear reactors around globe: 'Delivering energy security'

20,800-ton future submarine could be survivable leg of US nuclear triad

20,800-ton future submarine could be survivable leg of US nuclear triad

Six 270,000-lb modules that can help power fusion at ITER developed

Six 270,000-lb modules that can help power fusion at ITER developed

An Iowa nuke plant may be the next to restart thanks to AI power demand

An Iowa nuke plant may be the next to restart thanks to AI power demand

Ukraine shows off a deadly new cruise missile

Ukraine shows off a deadly new cruise missile

Rolls-Royce Holdings

Rolls-Royce Holdings has denied a report it was exploring an initial public offering for its small nuclear reactor unit, Reuters reported. The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the situation, reported on Saturday the company was considering an IPO as well as other funding options. It said talks with investment houses and banks were at an early stage. "Rolls-Royce SMR is not planning for, or in the process of launching, an initial public offering," a spokesperson for the unit told Reuters.

Hualong One

China's Hualong One has become the world's most deployed third-generation nuclear reactor technology, with 41 units currently in operation or under construction globally, according to China General Nuclear. Speaking to the press in Shenzhen, CGN said the technology has demonstrated an excellent operational performance, with seven units already connected to grids worldwide, Xinhua reported.

Diablo Canyon

Diablo Canyon unit 2 officially entered extended operations on 27 August, utility PG&E has announced. In 2016, with a decline in electric customers and state prioritisation of solar and wind energy, PG&E had agreed with environmental and labour groups that the two-unit plant would close by August this year. But after statewide rotating outages during a heat wave in 2020 and increased demand projections, California lawmakers directed the San Luis Obispo County power plant to keep running until 2030. Unit 1 began extended operations in November 2024.

Record-breaking year for nuclear electricity generation - World Nuclear News

Record-breaking year for nuclear electricity generation - World Nuclear News

What the 'snapback' trigger means for sanctions over Iran's nuclear program | AP News

What the 'snapback' trigger means for sanctions over Iran's nuclear program | AP News

Europeans tell US they'll trigger "snapback" sanctions against Iran

Europeans tell US they'll trigger "snapback" sanctions against Iran

The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback  - United States Department of State

The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback  - United States Department of State

How Iran's snapback escalation threatens the nuclear weapons gold standard NPT | The National

How Iran's snapback escalation threatens the nuclear weapons gold standard NPT | The National