Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Holtec SMR project gets regulatory nod for early site work - World Nuclear News

Holtec SMR project gets regulatory nod for early site work - World Nuclear News

China begins building hydrogen-boron fusion device - World Nuclear News

China begins building hydrogen-boron fusion device - World Nuclear News

US funding for Thai SMR feasibility study - World Nuclear News

US funding for Thai SMR feasibility study - World Nuclear News

Blue Energy submits first construction application to NRC - World Nuclear News

Blue Energy submits first construction application to NRC - World Nuclear News

Cameco in offtake agreement for US laser enrichment plant - World Nuclear News

Cameco in offtake agreement for US laser enrichment plant - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse eVinci Microreactor Achieves Criticality Milestone | Department of Energy

Westinghouse eVinci Microreactor Achieves Criticality Milestone | Department of Energy

Fresh record set for nuclear generation in 2025 - World Nuclear News

Fresh record set for nuclear generation in 2025 - World Nuclear News

First SMR funding agreed by European Investment Bank - World Nuclear News

First SMR funding agreed by European Investment Bank - World Nuclear News

US nuclear regulator's overhaul of rules to run well into 2027, its chief says | Reuters

US nuclear regulator's overhaul of rules to run well into 2027, its chief says | Reuters

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Terrestrial Energy submits molten salt reactor report to NRC

Terrestrial Energy submits molten salt reactor report to NRC

Nuclear reactor material testing cut from days to hours with US setup

Nuclear reactor material testing cut from days to hours with US setup

CNNC, IAEA sign HTGR cooperation agreement to share China's advanced nuclear experience with intl community - Global Times

CNNC, IAEA sign HTGR cooperation agreement to share China's advanced nuclear experience with intl community - Global Times

Indiana to get its first power-producing nuclear reactor - World Nuclear News

Indiana to get its first power-producing nuclear reactor - World Nuclear News

IAEA's projections suggest there could be 1,000 SMRs by 2060 - World Nuclear News

IAEA's projections suggest there could be 1,000 SMRs by 2060 - World Nuclear News

Korea's nuclear-powered submarines could take on broader Indo-Pacific role - The Korea Times

Korea's nuclear-powered submarines could take on broader Indo-Pacific role - The Korea Times

UK, USA enhance cooperation on fusion energy - World Nuclear News

UK, USA enhance cooperation on fusion energy - World Nuclear News

eVinci sets temperature record during zero-power criticality tests - World Nuclear News

eVinci sets temperature record during zero-power criticality tests - World Nuclear News

First SMR funding agreed by European Investment Bank - World Nuclear News

First SMR funding agreed by European Investment Bank - World Nuclear News

Nuclear news: UK and US strike nuclear fusion pact in bid to unlock 10,000 British jobs and near-limitless clean power

Nuclear news: UK and US strike nuclear fusion pact in bid to unlock 10,000 British jobs and near-limitless clean power

Iran Says It's No Longer Bound by the Nuclear Treaty. What That Does to Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin - 24/7 Wall St.

Iran Says It's No Longer Bound by the Nuclear Treaty. What That Does to Oil, Gold, and Bitcoin - 24/7 Wall St.