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Navigating the Future: Requirements for Nuclear Power Systems in Marine and Offshore Applications
Compact, high-energy-density designs are essential for nuclear power systems to fit within the spatial constraints of ships and offshore platforms while ensuring efficient energy output. Advanced safety features, robust regulatory compliance, and effective waste...
Breaking the Chain: Addressing America’s Nuclear Fuel Dependency for an Advanced Energy Future
Critical Nuclear Fuel Dependency: The U.S. faces significant reliance on foreign sources, particularly Russia and China, for enriched uranium, posing challenges for its energy security and the development of advanced nuclear reactors. Urgent Need for HALEU Supply:...
Navigating the Nuclear Crossroads: Challenges and Choices for Global Security in a New Era
Escalating Nuclear Risks: The incoming Trump administration faces critical nuclear challenges, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, heightened risks of nuclear escalation, and the urgent need for arms control agreements to prevent an unconstrained global arms race....
DeepGeo and Copenhagen Atomics Collaborate and Explore Nuclear Waste Management
Partnership for Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Management: DeepGeo and Copenhagen Atomics have entered a collaboration to address challenges in managing nuclear waste from Copenhagen Atomics' developing thorium reactor. The partnership focuses on reprocessing spent nuclear...
The Bid For Poland: Institutions Scramble To Finance Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant
International Financial Support: Poland's Pomeranian Nuclear Power Plant has secured significant financing commitments from global financial institutions, including Bpifrance Assurance Export, Sfil, Export Development Canada, and the U.S. International Development...
Kazakhstan Plans to Build First Nuclear Power Plant
Kazakhstan's Nuclear Power Plans: Kazakhstan, the world's largest uranium producer, is planning to build its first nuclear power plant because of ongoing energy shortages. The Kazakh Energy Minister led a delegation to France to discuss collaboration with major...
Orano Signs Contract to Produce MOX Fuel for Japanese Nuclear Reactors
MOX Fuel Contracts: Orano signed two contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to produce 64 MOX fuel assemblies for Japanese nuclear reactors, with 40 assemblies for the Genkai plant and 24 for the Ikata plant. Recycling and Sustainability: MOX fuel, a mix of...
Newcleo: French Leader in Sustainable Nuclear Innovation
Newcleo focuses on Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that use liquid lead cooling and reprocessed nuclear waste, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. The company’s LFR-AS-200 reactor, submitted for the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA), aims to...
Meta Joins Other Tech Giants in Buying Nuclear
Meta's Nuclear Energy Pursuit: Meta is seeking proposals for up to 4 GW of nuclear capacity to power its data centers by the early 2030s, aligning with its AI innovation and sustainability goals. The company is looking for developers experienced in community...
U.S. Signs Intergovernmental Agreement With Lithuania to Develop Civil Nuclear Program
Strategic Partnership for Clean Energy: The U.S. and Lithuania signed an agreement to collaborate on developing Lithuania's civil nuclear power program, focusing on fourth-generation small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership supports Lithuania’s goal of...
Investigation Into UnitedHealthcare Reveals Use of Flawed AI Model to Deny Claims
Rising Denial Rates and AI Automation: UnitedHealthcare's prior authorization denial rate for post-acute care doubled from 10.9% in 2020 to 22.7% in 2022, with skilled nursing home claims seeing a ninefold increase in denials. The company used AI to automate the...
