The United States Department of Energy’s electric-powered microreactor prototype has now begun testing, as the primary coolant apparatus test, also known as PCAT, was initiated for the first time at Creative Engineers, Inc.’s manufacturing facility in New Freedom,...
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Wyoming Energy Authority and BWX Technologies Partner to Assess Microreactor Deployment Feasibility
In a major development for Wyoming's energy landscape, the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) and BWX Technologies have joined forces to explore the potential deployment of microreactors within the state. The initiative was initially announced on September 12th by BWXT....
Japan’s Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Rekindles Energy Future: A Safe and Strategic Restart
In a significant development for Japan's energy landscape, the Takahama Nuclear Power Plant, situated in Fukui Prefecture, has successfully resumed its operations. This restart marks a pivotal moment in Japan's pursuit of safe, efficient, and sustainable nuclear...
X-Energy Secures Contract Option from US Department of Defense for Advanced Transportable Nuclear Microreactor in Project Pele
X-Energy was awarded a contract option by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an enhanced design for a transportable nuclear microreactor as part of Project Pele. Project Pele is a DoD Strategic Capabilities Office initiative. The project’s objective is to...