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Let’s Go Kairos: Kairos Power Begins Construction on Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor
Kairos Power has begun site work for the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor, the first non-light-water and Gen IV reactor approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in over 50 years. The Hermes reactor, expected to be operational by 2027, aims to...
Sweden and USA Forge Landmark Partnership to Advance Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Sweden and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in civil nuclear energy, focusing on policy, research, and technological development. Key areas of collaboration include nuclear reactors, advanced nuclear fuel, waste management, and...
Global Atomic’s Resilience Amidst Shifting Political Landscape in Niger
Global Atomic's Steadfast Stance: Amidst the evolving political landscape in Niger, Global Atomic maintains operations, displaying resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty. Positive Strides Towards Stability: The appointment of a new civilian-military...
Symphony of Fusion: General Fusion’s LM26 and the Path to Clean Energy Revolution
Fusion Pioneers General Fusion Unveil LM26": General Fusion, a trailblazer in fusion energy, introduces Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), a marvel poised to validate their breakthrough fusion approach, showcasing cost-effectiveness and rapid progress. "Innovative Fusion...
Next-Gen Nuclear Technology. Game Changing Acquisition Shaping the Future of Energy.
LIS Technologies is acquiring CRISLA Inc., a developer of patented laser technology with applications in uranium enrichment and more. The acquisition aligns with efforts to enhance uranium enrichment capabilities in the US, critical for nuclear power generation and...
Balancing Safety and Efficiency: Nuclear Sector Grapples with Regulatory Uncertainty in Emergency Preparedness
Prolonged Regulatory Delays: Delays in finalizing emergency preparedness regulations for small modular reactors and advanced nuclear technologies have raised concerns, with the anticipated rule publication date pushed back, leaving developers and industry stakeholders...
Navigating Nuclear Complexes: Sellafield’s Drone Revolution in Nuclear Facilities
Sellafield Ltd achieves a major milestone by deploying the Elios 3 drone, equipped with LiDAR technology, within their nuclear complex, ushering in unparalleled efficiency in mapping and 3D modeling. The drone's successful flights through confined spaces, guided by...
Energy Northwest and X-energy Join Forces to Advance Xe-100 Advanced Reactor Technology
Energy Northwest and X-energy have partnered to advance the commercial development of the Xe-100 advanced reactor technology. The Xe-100 is an 80 MWe high-temperature gas-cooled reactor, scalable to a 320 MWe four-pack, utilizing TRISO particle fuel for enhanced...
Solar Symphony: Harnessing the Sun’s Melody for Clean Energy
USNC unveils a groundbreaking update to the Modular Multi Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMR) reactor, making it versatile and capable of using different enriched uranium fuels. Breakthrough technologies in 3-D printing and advanced manufacturing...
Bipartisan Breakthrough: Senators Unite to Secure America’s Nuclear Fuel Supply, HALEU.
The bipartisan amendment, S.Amdt.999, to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 aims to establish the Nuclear Fuel Security Program, enhancing the US Department of Energy's capability to secure a diverse supply of nuclear fuel domestically. The program...
The Journey of France’s EPR2 Reactors: Pioneering a New Era of Nuclear Innovation
French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for a nuclear renaissance, proposing six new EPR2 reactors with a potential for eight more. EDF and Framatome collaborate to develop a streamlined EPR2 design, aiming for improved efficiency and safety. The Bugey site is...
