Novel Nuclear Reactor Designs: Commercializing Next-Generation Energy Technology

Novel Nuclear Reactor Designs: Commercializing Next-Generation Energy Technology: Oklo’s team is using a startup mindset to build novel reactors while meeting federal regulations. All of the nuclear power plants operating in the U.S. today were built using the same general formula. For one thing, companies made their reactors big, with power capacities measured in the hundreds

EDF Sizewell C funding talks with government | East Anglian Daily Times

EDF Sizewell C funding talks with government | East Anglian Daily Times: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed a nuclear power future for Britain as part of his green industrial revolution – but failed to give the green light to the Suffolk project as some had been anticipating, or even mention it specifically.

Wylfa nuclear developer responds to Boris Johnson's green revolution as 'several parties' eye site - Business Live

Wylfa nuclear developer responds to Boris Johnson's green revolution as 'several parties' eye site - Business Live: Horizon Nuclear Power welcome sector recognition but say they need to see how Government plans to fund plants

Small Nuclear Power Plants Draw Support in U.K.’s Green Program - Bloomberg

Small Nuclear Power Plants Draw Support in U.K.’s Green Program - Bloomberg: The U.K. government is championing small nuclear reactors as a key part of its decarbonization strategy in a move that left developers of traditional large-scale plants in limbo.

Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the U.S., which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.

Barakah nuclear plant's first reactor reaches 80 per cent power - The National

Barakah nuclear plant's first reactor reaches 80 per cent power - The National: Once Unit 1 reaches 100 per cent capacity, it will be powered down for further testing

SCC says tests confirm serviceability of uranium-plutonium nitride fuel - Nuclear Engineering International

SCC says tests confirm serviceability of uranium-plutonium nitride fuel - Nuclear Engineering International: Russia’s Siberian Chemical Combine (SCC - part of Rosatom’s TVEL Fuel Company) said that it had produced more than 1000 experimental fuel elements based on mixed uranium-plutonium nitride fuel (MNUP fuel) during its eight years...

Ottawa's small nuclear reactor plan delayed as protesters decry push for new facilities | National Observer

Ottawa's small nuclear reactor plan delayed as protesters decry push for new facilities | National Observer: Canadians will have to wait a little while longer to see the federal government’s plan for the development of small nuclear reactors, seen by proponents as critical to the country’s fight against global warming.

University of Idaho team claims nuclear research success - Local News 8

University of Idaho team claims nuclear research success - Local News 8: University of Idaho researchers in Idaho Falls say they have verified a new procedure that could save communities millions of dollars and speed up development of the world's first Molten Salt Nuclear Battery (MSNB).

Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes - BNN Bloomberg

Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes - BNN Bloomberg: Deep Isolation Inc. raised $20 million from backers including NAC International Inc. to develop its system for storing deadly nuclear waste miles below the surface of the earth.

Energy official with Idaho Falls ties get nuclear award | INL | postregister.com | postregister.com

Energy official with Idaho Falls ties get nuclear award | INL | postregister.com | postregister.com: The former head of a Department of Energy program in Idaho Falls who is now an assistant secretary at the DOE was honored this week by the American Nuclear Society

BNL heads to trial over impact of contamination after final settlement fails - GreaterMoriches - greaterlongisland.com

BNL heads to trial over impact of contamination after final settlement fails - GreaterMoriches - greaterlongisland.com: BNL agreed to settlements of approximately $600,000 for two groups of plaintiffs. A trial will be scheduled for the last group of plaintiffs.

Barrasso to seek top spot on Energy and Natural Resources Committee | TheHill

Barrasso to seek top spot on Energy and Natural Resources Committee | TheHill: Sen. John Barrasso (Wyo.) announced Wednesday that he plans to become the top Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a move that would vacate his leadership role on the Environment and Public Works panel.

Plant Components Reach Turkey And Bangladesh - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Plant Components Reach Turkey And Bangladesh - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Barakah Unit 1 Reaches 80 Percent Power - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Barakah Unit 1 Reaches 80 Percent Power - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Terrestrial Energy, NRG, To Test Graphite - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Terrestrial Energy, NRG, To Test Graphite - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

 

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Berkeley-based nuclear disposal startup Deep Isolation lands $20M - San Francisco Business Times

Berkeley-based nuclear disposal startup Deep Isolation lands $20M - San Francisco Business Times: The Series A round was led by nuclear industry leader NAC International Inc.

Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes

Nuclear Waste Startup Gets Backing for Underground Storage Holes

Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Study identifies reasons for soaring nuclear plant cost overruns in the U.S. | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the U.S., which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.