Nuclear Energy News

The deadline for submitting abstracts to the 6th International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management has been extended to May 22, 2026, focusing on long-term operation strategies.

The Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania is planned to restart operations to meet the surging electricity needs driven by artificial intelligence data centers.

Blue Energy Company plans to build a nuclear steam-turbine facility in Texas, initially powered by GE Vernova gas turbines before transitioning to GE Hitachi nuclear reactors to meet energy demands.

TerraPower has begun construction on Kemmerer Unit 1 and broken ground on a new cGMP facility for isotope manufacturing, advancing its nuclear innovation goals.

The proposed 4,800 MW station would mark Ontario’s first large-scale nuclear build in more than three decades

The US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration agency has launched an initiative to develop small modular reactors for use in commercial shipping.

U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey visited the Antares Prime factory to observe the construction of nuclear microreactors aimed at enhancing American energy resilience and national security.

Ontario has directed the IESO to complete a $300 million cost-sharing deal with Kinectrics and Bruce Power to advance pre-development for the Bruce C nuclear project through 2030, enabling up to 4,800 MW of new capacity.

Rosatom says that the pouring of concrete for the foundation of the third unit at Kursk II nuclear power plant has been completed ahead of schedule.

At the UN's Science, Technology and Innovation Forum in New York, the IAEA highlighted its collaborations with countries on nuclear technologies to address water scarcity and integrate nuclear power into national energy systems.

During the UN Science, Technology and Innovation Forum in New York, the IAEA presented nuclear-based solutions to address global water challenges and support countries in incorporating nuclear energy into their national energy mixes.

Ontario's government has announced a cost-sharing and recovery agreement enabling Bruce Power to move ahead with an estimated CAD300 million (USD220 million) of pre-development work for the Bruce C new nuclear project.

There are few industries in the world that have a greater need for skilled communications than the nuclear industry. It’s a challenging technology to understand and to explain to those who are not really interested in the nitty gritty details. There is a significant portion of the industry that believes in silently going about its...

The Department of Energy wants to collaborate with states that agree to take in and possibly recycle used nuclear fuel, and some have responded positively. But practical and policy challenges remain.

A bill to repeal the 1986 prohibition on nuclear energy and uranium mining was passed in NSW’s Upper House on Wednesday.

NuScale Power announced its first quarter 2026 results, detailing progress in the commercialization of its small modular reactor technology amid growing demand for clean energy.

NRC staff presented updates to the Commission on programs supporting fuel facilities, spent fuel storage, and transportation to meet rising national energy demands.

The Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission has issued a 2026 key construction plan highlighting seven new nuclear projects, including Hualong One reactors and floating NPPs, to advance preliminary site works alongside seven approved projects for a total of 22 reactors.

A consortium of US utilities is pursuing Department of Energy loan guarantees to procure long-lead components for up to 10 Westinghouse AP1000 reactors as part of plans for 20 new units.

A group of utilities is seeking federal loan guarantees to fund long-lead material procurement for the initial 10 Westinghouse AP1000 reactors as part of a broader expansion plan.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is developing physically settled uranium futures contracts, which could enhance market liquidity and pricing transparency to attract additional investment in uranium.

The launch of a physically delivered uranium futures product is expected to improve market liquidity and provide more transparent pricing for uranium trading.

Ontario Power Generation has entered a pre-development agreement worth $300 million to proceed with the 4.8 GW Bruce C nuclear project, expected to boost Canada's GDP by $238 billion and create thousands of jobs.