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

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Aligning Nuclear Regulatory Efforts Under the Technology Prosperity Deal | Haynes Boone - JDSupra

Aligning Nuclear Regulatory Efforts Under the Technology Prosperity Deal | Haynes Boone - JDSupra

Duke Energy brings large-scale new-build into resource plan - World Nuclear News

Duke Energy brings large-scale new-build into resource plan - World Nuclear News

US court ruling allows release of radioactive water into Hudson River

US court ruling allows release of radioactive water into Hudson River

Momentum builds for micro-modular reactor developer - World Nuclear News

Momentum builds for micro-modular reactor developer - World Nuclear News

The US-South Korea Nuclear Partnership: A Strategic Response to Global Energy Challenges - The National Interest

The US-South Korea Nuclear Partnership: A Strategic Response to Global Energy Challenges - The National Interest

AI needs power. Nuclear energy delivers - Washington Times

AI needs power. Nuclear energy delivers - Washington Times

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

AI needs power. Nuclear energy delivers - Washington Times

AI needs power. Nuclear energy delivers - Washington Times

Bill Gates: 'The Future of Energy Is Subatomic'

Bill Gates: 'The Future of Energy Is Subatomic'

The Race to Scale Global Nuclear Energy - The National Interest

The Race to Scale Global Nuclear Energy - The National Interest

Making DOE's Nuclear Reactor Pilot… | The Breakthrough Institute

Making DOE's Nuclear Reactor Pilot… | The Breakthrough Institute

The Race for Nuclear Energy Dominance—and How America Can Win  - The National Interest

The Race for Nuclear Energy Dominance—and How America Can Win  - The National Interest

Princeton AI restores missing fusion data to improve reactor control

Princeton AI restores missing fusion data to improve reactor control

Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'

Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'

Nuclear fusion was always 30 years away—now it’s a matter of when, not if, fusion comes online to power AI | Fortune

Nuclear fusion was always 30 years away—now it’s a matter of when, not if, fusion comes online to power AI | Fortune

The AI Boom Is Eating the Power Grid

The AI Boom Is Eating the Power Grid

Experts issue warning on new factor driving up energy prices for all Americans: 'Going to make things really expensive'

Experts issue warning on new factor driving up energy prices for all Americans: 'Going to make things really expensive'

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

U.S. May Build Too Much Nuclear Power - Climate Crisis 247

U.S. May Build Too Much Nuclear Power - Climate Crisis 247

Friday, October 3, 2025

Terra Innovatum Its Sets Sights on $230M SPAC | Neutron Bytes

Terra Innovatum Its Sets Sights on $230M SPAC | Neutron Bytes

Is nuclear the key to powering the data center boom? | Utility Dive

Is nuclear the key to powering the data center boom? | Utility Dive

Hanford site turned out plutonium for nuclear weapons. Now it's making glass | AP News

Hanford site turned out plutonium for nuclear weapons. Now it's making glass | AP News

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

Indonesia races to determine extent of radioactive contamination at industrial zone | Reuters

Indonesia races to determine extent of radioactive contamination at industrial zone | Reuters

Grand Strategy: Deterrence - Defense Priorities

Grand Strategy: Deterrence - Defense Priorities

Is nuclear the key to powering the data center boom? | Utility Dive

Is nuclear the key to powering the data center boom? | Utility Dive

Microreactors and accelerating change - Nuclear Engineering International

Microreactors and accelerating change - Nuclear Engineering International

Making DOE's Nuclear Reactor Pilot… | The Breakthrough Institute

Making DOE's Nuclear Reactor Pilot… | The Breakthrough Institute

US Regulator Allows Urenco To Produce 10% Enriched Uranium At New Mexico Site

US Regulator Allows Urenco To Produce 10% Enriched Uranium At New Mexico Site

License to Store: Supreme Court Addresses Judicial Review and Nuclear Policy | Goldberg Segalla - JDSupra

License to Store: Supreme Court Addresses Judicial Review and Nuclear Policy | Goldberg Segalla - JDSupra

The Perils of Nuclear Talks After the US‐Israel War on Iran - Keynoush - Middle East Policy - Wiley Online Library

The Perils of Nuclear Talks After the US‐Israel War on Iran - Keynoush - Middle East Policy - Wiley Online Library

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Germany boosts funding for fusion research - World Nuclear News

Germany boosts funding for fusion research - World Nuclear News

Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit - World Nuclear News

Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit - World Nuclear News

Data centres and energy proposals sought for Savannah River and other US federal sites - World Nuclear News

Data centres and energy proposals sought for Savannah River and other US federal sites - World Nuclear News

Urenco USA given go-ahead for 10% enrichment - World Nuclear News

Urenco USA given go-ahead for 10% enrichment - World Nuclear News

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

New AI enhances the view inside fusion energy systems | Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

New AI enhances the view inside fusion energy systems | Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Microreactors and accelerating change - Nuclear Engineering International

Microreactors and accelerating change - Nuclear Engineering International

BWXT Pitches Nuclear Fuel Plant In Gillette As Locals Wrestle With Mixed Emotions | Cowboy State Daily

BWXT Pitches Nuclear Fuel Plant In Gillette As Locals Wrestle With Mixed Emotions | Cowboy State Daily

Duke Energy considers nuclear reactors and coal extensions in Carolinas energy plan

Duke Energy considers nuclear reactors and coal extensions in Carolinas energy plan

US breakthrough settles decades-old debate on graphite’s role in nuclear reactors

US breakthrough settles decades-old debate on graphite’s role in nuclear reactors

US Nuclear Plants Face Widening Uranium-Supply Gap, EIA Warns | Financial Post

US Nuclear Plants Face Widening Uranium-Supply Gap, EIA Warns | Financial Post

Chernobyl Loses Power In Drone Strike; Ukraine Blames Russia For Nuclear Risk - American Liberty News

Chernobyl Loses Power In Drone Strike; Ukraine Blames Russia For Nuclear Risk - American Liberty News

Nuclear power startups are starting to look like a bubble | Semafor

Nuclear power startups are starting to look like a bubble | Semafor

IAEA Honors Blue Wave AI Labs, Constellation, and Southern Nuclear with 2025 Global Innovation Award for Pioneering AI in Nuclear Power - Blue Wave AI Labs

IAEA Honors Blue Wave AI Labs, Constellation, and Southern Nuclear with 2025 Global Innovation Award for Pioneering AI in Nuclear Power - Blue Wave AI Labs

Nuclear innovation in action!| LinkedIn

(26) Post | LinkedIn

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

Small Modular Reactors are Gatorade for the AI race

The nuclear option: The future of American energy dominance - Washington Times

The nuclear option: The future of American energy dominance - Washington Times

Energy Department Selects Four Companies for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Line Pilot Projects | Department of Energy

Energy Department Selects Four Companies for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Line Pilot Projects | Department of Energy

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

Major world power achieves massive energy milestone — here's how it could have global impact

Major world power achieves massive energy milestone — here's how it could have global impact

Energy company powers up game-changing floating facility: 'Represents a significant step forward'

Energy company powers up game-changing floating facility: 'Represents a significant step forward'

Aalo Atomics Unveils Prototype of Industry’s First Fully Modular Nuclear Plant (“Xmr”); New Breed of Reactor Is Purpose-Built for AI and Data Centers

Aalo Atomics Unveils Prototype of Industry’s First Fully Modular Nuclear Plant (“Xmr”); New Breed of Reactor Is Purpose-Built for AI and Data Centers

US firm unveils industry-first nuclear reactor prototype to power AI

US firm unveils industry-first nuclear reactor prototype to power AI

US government pushes ahead with plan to fast-track new-age nuclear reactors: 'A call to action'

US government pushes ahead with plan to fast-track new-age nuclear reactors: 'A call to action'

US agency launches urgent initiative to gain traction on China in global energy race: 'Expediting the development'

US agency launches urgent initiative to gain traction on China in global energy race: 'Expediting the development'

Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'

Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'

US Nuclear Plants Face Widening Uranium-Supply Gap, EIA Warns - Bloomberg

US Nuclear Plants Face Widening Uranium-Supply Gap, EIA Warns - Bloomberg

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

America Can’t Lead on Nuclear While Destroying Its Own Fuel | RealClearPolicy

America Can’t Lead on Nuclear While Destroying Its Own Fuel | RealClearPolicy

DOE, NRC prepare for government shutdown -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

DOE, NRC prepare for government shutdown -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

Government watchdog websites go dark as OMB withholds funds from IG committee - Nextgov/FCW

Government watchdog websites go dark as OMB withholds funds from IG committee - Nextgov/FCW

Oklo secures second pilot project with U.S. Energy Department, but still gets downgraded | Investorsobserver

Oklo secures second pilot project with U.S. Energy Department, but still gets downgraded | Investorsobserver

NRC grants Point Beach its second license renewal - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC grants Point Beach its second license renewal - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

How PG&E is leveraging its gas grid for AI load | Latitude Media

How PG&E is leveraging its gas grid for AI load | Latitude Media

Micro modular reactor company Hadron Energy plans to go public - World Nuclear News

Micro modular reactor company Hadron Energy plans to go public - World Nuclear News

In pictures: Construction landmarks for BREST-OD-300 - World Nuclear News

In pictures: Construction landmarks for BREST-OD-300 - World Nuclear News

IAEA talking to both sides as Zaporizhzhia power loss continues - World Nuclear News

IAEA talking to both sides as Zaporizhzhia power loss continues - World Nuclear News

Belgium's Tihange 1 nuclear reactor ends 50 years of service - World Nuclear News

Belgium's Tihange 1 nuclear reactor ends 50 years of service - World Nuclear News

US companies selected for advanced fuel production - World Nuclear News

US companies selected for advanced fuel production - World Nuclear News

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

DOE’s reactor pilot: A turning point for US nuclear energy? | Utility Dive

US to See $350B Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

US to See $350B Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

Igniting Fusion: The Key to Closing Our Energy Gap and Powering the Future

Igniting Fusion: The Key to Closing Our Energy Gap and Powering the Future

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

Why the Grid Is Lagging Behind Demand - The Ecomodernist

Why the Grid Is Lagging Behind Demand - The Ecomodernist

OpenAI Expects Industry To Use A third Of All U.S. Electricity - Climate Crisis 247

OpenAI Expects Industry To Use A third Of All U.S. Electricity - Climate Crisis 247

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

PG&E Investing $73B in Capital Spending Through 2030 to Harden System

PG&E Investing $73B in Capital Spending Through 2030 to Harden System

Energy Vault and PG&E Launch World’s First Ultra-Long-Duration Hybrid Battery and Hydrogen Microgrid in California

Energy Vault and PG&E Launch World’s First Ultra-Long-Duration Hybrid Battery and Hydrogen Microgrid in California

South Korea Should Build Out a Reconnaissance Satellite Ecosystem

South Korea Should Build Out a Reconnaissance Satellite Ecosystem

Can More British and French Nuclear Cooperation Help Deter Russia?

Can More British and French Nuclear Cooperation Help Deter Russia?

MoU signed for Brazil's planned multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

MoU signed for Brazil's planned multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

TVA, Type One Energy collaborate on fusion commercialisation - World Nuclear News

TVA, Type One Energy collaborate on fusion commercialisation - World Nuclear News

Iran signs MoU for Russian small modular reactors - World Nuclear News

Iran signs MoU for Russian small modular reactors - World Nuclear News

Kansas looks at advanced reactor option - World Nuclear News

Kansas looks at advanced reactor option - World Nuclear News

Bulgaria discusses potential SMRs with GE Vernova - World Nuclear News

Bulgaria discusses potential SMRs with GE Vernova - World Nuclear News

Nuclearelectrica signs financing contracts for Cernavoda projects - World Nuclear News

Nuclearelectrica signs financing contracts for Cernavoda projects - World Nuclear News

Study confirms feasibility of Xe-100 SMR for Alberta - World Nuclear News

Study confirms feasibility of Xe-100 SMR for Alberta - World Nuclear News

Podcast: World Nuclear Symposium and World Nuclear Fuel Report - World Nuclear News

Podcast: World Nuclear Symposium and World Nuclear Fuel Report - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion to open facility in New Mexico - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion to open facility in New Mexico - World Nuclear News

Cavendish, Amentum awarded follow-on Monju contract - World Nuclear News

Cavendish, Amentum awarded follow-on Monju contract - World Nuclear News

IAEA issues fresh warning over drones near nuclear plants - World Nuclear News

IAEA issues fresh warning over drones near nuclear plants - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion chooses Albuquerque for $1 billion nuclear fusion site

Pacific Fusion chooses Albuquerque for $1 billion nuclear fusion site

Oklo tests fuel assembly at DOE lab - World Nuclear News

Oklo tests fuel assembly at DOE lab - World Nuclear News

Democrats alarmed as Trump eyes weapons material to fuel nuclear reactors - POLITICO

Democrats alarmed as Trump eyes weapons material to fuel nuclear reactors - POLITICO

Vistra announces Comanche deal, plan to add 860 MW of natural gas | Utility Dive

Vistra announces Comanche deal, plan to add 860 MW of natural gas | Utility Dive

Gas Takes Center Stage at Climate Week as AI Demand Balloons | Energy Intelligence

Gas Takes Center Stage at Climate Week as AI Demand Balloons | Energy Intelligence

US to See $350B Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

US to See $350B Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

Saudi Gets a Nuclear Army - The American Conservative

Saudi Gets a Nuclear Army - The American Conservative

Transatlantic partnership for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

Transatlantic partnership for SMR deployment - World Nuclear News

Monday, September 29, 2025

Cavendish, Amentum awarded follow-on Monju contract - World Nuclear News

Cavendish, Amentum awarded follow-on Monju contract - World Nuclear News

Groundworks begin for second Bailong unit - World Nuclear News

Groundworks begin for second Bailong unit - World Nuclear News

Oklo tests fuel assembly at DOE lab - World Nuclear News

Oklo tests fuel assembly at DOE lab - World Nuclear News

Uzbekistan plans two VVER-1000s and two SMRs - World Nuclear News

Uzbekistan plans two VVER-1000s and two SMRs - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion to open facility in New Mexico - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion to open facility in New Mexico - World Nuclear News

Electricity demand is surging across the Middle East and North Africa, driven by cooling and desalination needs - News - IEA

Electricity demand is surging across the Middle East and North Africa, driven by cooling and desalination needs - News - IEA

Why Are Drone Stocks Skyrocketing in 2025? | The Motley Fool

Why Are Drone Stocks Skyrocketing in 2025? | The Motley Fool

Russia to build closed nuclear fuel cycle system recycling 95% waste

Russia to build closed nuclear fuel cycle system recycling 95% waste

Experts raise concerns over frightening phenomenon in US rivers: 'The trend … is actually increasing faster'

Experts raise concerns over frightening phenomenon in US rivers: 'The trend … is actually increasing faster'

Experts raise concerns over frightening phenomenon in US rivers: 'The trend … is actually increasing faster'

Experts raise concerns over frightening phenomenon in US rivers: 'The trend … is actually increasing faster'

This Atmospheric Phenomenon Is Drastically Changing Weather Around The World

This Atmospheric Phenomenon Is Drastically Changing Weather Around The World

Iran Sanctions Reimposed – JMD talks to CGTN

Iran Sanctions Reimposed – JMD talks to CGTN

Big Tech is betting billions on AI — but can climate promises keep up? | Latitude Media

Big Tech is betting billions on AI — but can climate promises keep up? | Latitude Media

Blue States Consider Backing Fossil Fuels to Save Wind Farms | Financial Post

Blue States Consider Backing Fossil Fuels to Save Wind Farms | Financial Post

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics. - The New York Times

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics. - The New York Times

Nuclear fusion: The race among start-ups to harness limitless, clean energy

Nuclear fusion: The race among start-ups to harness limitless, clean energy

350-MWe nuclear reactor to turn dead US coal plant into power plant

350-MWe nuclear reactor to turn dead US coal plant into power plant

Trump-backed ‘Stargate’ project unveils plans for 5 AI sites - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump-backed ‘Stargate’ project unveils plans for 5 AI sites - E&E News by POLITICO

Electricity Markets Aren’t Working Anymore - Heatmap News

Electricity Markets Aren’t Working Anymore - Heatmap News

Optimizing nuclear plant outages: Data analytics tools and methods for enhancing resilience and efficiency -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Optimizing nuclear plant outages: Data analytics tools and methods for enhancing resilience and efficiency -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

(29) Axios House: Optimizing Clean Power: Nuclear and Beyond - YouTube

(29) Axios House: Optimizing Clean Power: Nuclear and Beyond - YouTube

Shortening the nuclear development cycle from decades to years | Latitude Media

Shortening the nuclear development cycle from decades to years | Latitude Media

Bulgaria discusses potential SMRs with GE Vernova - World Nuclear News

Bulgaria discusses potential SMRs with GE Vernova - World Nuclear News

NTPC, India's biggest power producer, wants to buy nuclear reactors in bulk| Business News

NTPC, India's biggest power producer, wants to buy nuclear reactors in bulk| Business News

PM Modi inaugurates Mahi Banswara nuclear project - World Nuclear News

PM Modi inaugurates Mahi Banswara nuclear project - World Nuclear News

Türkiye, US ink deal on civil nuclear partnership | Daily Sabah

Türkiye, US ink deal on civil nuclear partnership | Daily Sabah

New nuclear financing models need to be developed, says Putin - World Nuclear News

New nuclear financing models need to be developed, says Putin - World Nuclear News

Putin announces plan for world’s 1st closed fuel cycle nuclear system by 2030

Putin announces plan for world’s 1st closed fuel cycle nuclear system by 2030

China Has It, Russia Building It, India Working On It: The Small Nuclear Reactor Race

China Has It, Russia Building It, India Working On It: The Small Nuclear Reactor Race

DOE is ready to move on uranium. It might not be enough. - E&E News by POLITICO

DOE is ready to move on uranium. It might not be enough. - E&E News by POLITICO

Nuclear startup rides a wave of AI hype and the Trump presidency - E&E News by POLITICO

Nuclear startup rides a wave of AI hype and the Trump presidency - E&E News by POLITICO

Keeping America’s lights on: a pragmatic path forward | Utility Dive

Keeping America’s lights on: a pragmatic path forward | Utility Dive