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Oklo Cleared to Begin Site Characterization for First Commercial Advanced Fission Power Plant
Oklo Inc. has received official approval to begin site characterization activities for its first commercial advanced fission power plant in Idaho, a significant step forward in the development of its innovative Aurora reactor. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and...
Breakthroughs in Nuclear Propulsion: The Future of Deep-Space Exploration
Nuclear propulsion is set to revolutionize space travel: nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) offer significantly higher efficiency than chemical rockets, reducing travel time and enabling more ambitious deep-space missions, such as...
White House Supports New Nuclear Reactors
Despite nuclear energy providing nearly a fifth of U.S. electricity and half of its clean energy, the sector has stagnated due to cheaper alternatives like natural gas, wind, and solar. Recently, the White House announced plans to upgrade current reactors and develop...
Russia Gains Key Ally in Face of Western Sanctions
Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant, deepening economic and energy ties between the two countries as Russia continues to face Western sanctions. The project, led by Russian nuclear giant Rosatom, aims to...
Perry Power Plant’s Coolant Conundrum: A Splashy Shutdown
Despite nuclear energy's remarkable operational record, boasting a staggering 93.1% capacity utilization, surpassing all other energy sources by a significant margin, no operation is impervious to shortcomings. Last week, the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Ohio served...
Harnessing the Power of the Sea: The Rise of Floating Nuclear Energy
Floating Nuclear Power Units (FPUs): Representing a groundbreaking leap in nuclear energy technology, FPUs offer stationary platforms dedicated to electricity generation, distinct from nuclear-powered vessels, with reactors specifically designed for maritime...
From Decline to Revival: Nuclear Energy Powers the Next Generation of Data Centers
Nuclear Integration for Data Centers: Rian Bahran's keynote at Data Center World 2024 highlighted the growing role of nuclear power, including SMRs, in providing reliable, clean energy for data centers, addressing the increasing power demands from AI technologies....
Argentina Leads Latin America’s Nuclear Race but Faces Budget Cuts Under President Milei
Budget Cuts and Privatization: President Javier Milei's budget cuts and moves to partially privatize Argentina's nuclear sector have paused ongoing projects. Regional Leader: Argentina remains the leading country in nuclear energy production in Latin America, with a...
New Nuclear Era: Wylfa Named Preferred Site for UK’s Mega Power Station
Preferred Site: Wylfa, Anglesey, North Wales, has been designated as the U.K.'s preferred site for a new mega-nuclear power station. Project Goal: To build the U.K.'s third mega-nuclear power station, following Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. Government Rationale: The...
USA will Invest Billions to Secure Homegrown Nuclear Reactor Fuel
The US government plans to invite bids for $3.4 billion in contracts to enhance domestic nuclear fuel production, aiming to reduce reliance on Russian imports. Centrus Energy Corp. and other companies, including ConverDyn and Global Laser Enrichment, are expected to...
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions in Flux: How President Raisi’s Death Could Reshape Iran’s Nuclear Policy
Potential Shift in Negotiations: The death of President Raisi might open the door to new nuclear deal discussions. Internal Instability: The leadership vacuum could lead to delays or disruptions in Iran's nuclear program. International Impact: The global community's...
