The play’s the thing | Beyond Nuclear International
Drama reveals how a reporter became a mouthpiece for the Manhattan Project| Beyond Nuclear International
New Mexico radioactive waste dump is cancelled| Beyond Nuclear International
Drama reveals how a reporter became a mouthpiece for the Manhattan Project| Beyond Nuclear International
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles on Wednesday, marking the country’s first missile tests in months. The launches come just one week before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which is scheduled to take place in Gyeongju, South Korea. As world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and others—prepare to gather for the major summit, experts have raised concerns that North Korea may continue to provoke international tension with a...| Asiaone news
The plant is in an area under Russian control since early in Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is not in service, but it needs reliable power to cool its six shutdown reactors and spent fuel, to avoid any catastrophic nuclear incidents. The post The UN nuclear watchdog seeks a local truce to restore power to the Zaporizhzhia plant appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
Private-sector funding for fusion energy has surged to nearly US$10 billion, driven by advancements in technology and increased investment interest. The post Billions in private cash is flooding into fusion power. Will it pay off? appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
Holtec International described an “untenable path forward for used fuel storage in New Mexico” as it walked away from the proposal to temporarily hold spent fuel from commercial nuclear power plants across the nation.| Power Engineering
This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Necessary Nuclear Power appeared first on Deep Knowledge Investing.| Deep Knowledge Investing
Northrop Grumman is ready to build the Sentinel Launch Support System, which will control testing across the ICBM's lifetime.| Air & Space Forces Magazine
“If you know nothing more about Rutherford than his existence as the man on the hundred dollar note,and some nebulous idea about ‘splitting the atom’, strap in!” – Benjamin R. Dickson, New Ze…| Matthew Wright
As the Trump administration mulls providing Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, Putin explained how Russia would respond. The post Tomahawks For Ukraine Talk Elicits New Response From Putin appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant was damaged in a string of incidents at four facilities in the region over the past two weeks. The post Russian Nuke Plant Latest To Suffer War-Inflicted Damage appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
The dream of the ancient alchemists may come true as Marathon Fusion announces that its tokamak fusion reactor technology can turn common mercury into gold as a byproduct of fusion operations in quantities that would make Auric Goldfinger blush.| New Atlas
The Department of Energy justified terminating hundreds of congressionally-mandated grants issued by the Biden administration for clean energy projects last week (including for a backup battery at a children’s hospital) by arguing that they were bad investments for the American people. “Following a thorough, individualized financial review, DOE determined that these projects did not adequately advance the nation’s energy needs, were not economically viable, and would not provide a posit...| Heatmap News
Advocates highlight health risks and called for faster, affordable renewable technology to protect our shared future.| Food & Water Watch
The intertwining of Khamenei’s succession with high-stakes nuclear negotiations contributed to setting Iran on a path of confrontation with the West.| Manara Magazine
Running on backup power, how long can Ukraine's biggest nuke survive?| Beyond Nuclear International
Earthquake-prone Japan isn’t ready for a second nuclear nightmare| Beyond Nuclear International
Concerns are again mounting over the safety of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been cut off from an external supply of electricity for more than a week. The post Ukrainian nuclear plant’s longest power outage since war began is ‘critical’ moment appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
With a 20-year deal for 1,200 MW from Comanche Peak and new projects in the Permian Basin, Vistra positions itself to meet data center growth, electrification and reliability needs across ERCOT. The post Vistra secures long-term nuclear PPA from Comanche Peak nuclear plant appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
TerraPower will collaborate with Evergy and the Kansas Department of Commerce to assess site-specific characteristics for the Natrium reactor in Kansas. The post TerraPower and Evergy to explore advanced nuclear siting in Kansas appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
The Tennessee Valley Authority has issued a Letter of Intent to Type One Energy for deploying fusion power plant technology at the former Bull Run Fossil site.| Power Engineering
China has begun to ease restrictions on Japanese seafood imports after a nearly two-year ban that resulted from the discharge of radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. China’s customs agency issued a notice indicating that testing of the water had not revealed any abnormalities, yet the seafood import ban remains in place […] The post China eases seafood ban after agreeing to test Japan’s discharged Fukushima wastewater appeared first on Environ...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
According to Fox News, the facility, code-named the “Rainbow Site” by Iranian officials, has operated for over a decade under the guise of a chemical| www.israelhayom.com
If we want fusion to be more than just a line in a document, Europe must act now, writes Giampiero Lapenna.| Enlit World
Advanced nuclear power and fuel company Oklo has broken ground at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for its first Aurora powerhouse, the Aurora-INL.| Power Engineering
In this quick guide, we’ve broken down the EII Renewables Levy Extension scheme: who it’s for, who qualifies, applications, and the future of the levy itself. The post Rising non-commodity costs could add up to £450k on to large business energy bills appeared first on Energy Advice Hub.| Energy Advice Hub
Russia’s civilian nuclear sector boasts 70+ years of world-firsts and accomplishments, and just shook things up again this week as President Putin announced the country’s plans to launch “the world’s first nuclear energy system with a closed fuel cycle.”| Sputnik International
The future of electricity is being discussed in terms of how we make it: whether it should be generated by nuclear, wind and solar or by coal and natural gas. Nuclear is favored by the utilities and the Trump administration, but it will take decades and untold billions of dollars to build up a sizable […]| White House Chronicle
Washington and London promise a new era of cheap, modular nuclear power. Evidence shows the opposite: spiralling costs, cancelled projects, and a technology already outpaced by solar, wind, and batteries.| Age of Transformation
Huge risks in completing abandoned reactors| Beyond Nuclear International
Deep Fission signed letters of intent with partners in Texas, Utah, and Kansas to pursue joint development projects for its underground nuclear reactors. The post SMR startup Deep Fission eyes Texas, Utah, and Kansas for new reactor projects appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
US-based Holtec International, EDF UK and real estate firm Tritax Management have signed an agreement to develop Holtec’s SMR-300 reactors at the former Cottam coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire, UK. The post US and UK in deal to develop SMRs at Cottam coal-fired power station appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
The initial investment will be for the construction of a facility to recycle used nuclear fuel into fuel for fast reactors like Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse.| Power Engineering
John McPhee Truly astonishing that it took me this long to read this book; it’s thoroughly right up my alley.1 To start with, it’s McPhee, and he’s my favorite nonfiction author. And after that, it’s about nuclear weapons, nuclear power, and proliferation… with a solid digression into nuclear rocketry, which has long been an interest of mine.2 Nothing in the rocketry section was new to me—I’ve read up enough on that to the point that everything was familiar, although the persona...| Grey Patterson
Though the 2nd Trump Administration has dramatically turned away from the energy and industrial policies of the Biden Administration, private-sector proponents of advanced energy projects may still find opportunities to partner with the federal government on certain Research and Development (R&D) or commercialization projects in the energy sector. Since January 2025, nearly all corners of... Continue Reading…| Inside Government Contracts
Amal recaps our July Fuel For Thought educational session, which looks at how to fairly and meaningfully "transition" away from fossil fuels.| Fuel Poverty Action
The agreement positions TVA and ENTRA1 to deploy NuScale’s SMRs at scale, targeting 6 GW of new nuclear capacity to meet soaring power demand.| Power Engineering
How often are we so busy that we don’t take the time to reflect? We know it’s good to be busy but over Summer we’ve used the opportunity to also take some time to reflect and plan. We’re moving toward…| like technologies
The contributors of the magazine convoke Indigenous perspectives from lands that have been exploited for the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki| We Make Money Not Art
Beware: Classified documents don’t always hide state secrets, and security clearances are used as tools of manipulation and vengeance. Before Xerox, if you wanted to keep a copy of something,…| White House Chronicle
The threat of using the “Trigger Mechanism” or “Snapback Mechanism” on Iran by the JCPOA's European troika has increased.| Manara Magazine
The second round of HALEU allocations will support testing of two advanced reactor designs and jumpstart a new domestic advanced fuel line. The post Department of Energy agrees to provide three more companies with HALEU appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
X-energy, Amazon, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation (KHNP), and Doosan Enerbility have announced a strategic partnership.| Power Engineering
Numerous EU funded activities are advancing digitalisation and AI in various nuclear applications - new SNETP study.| Enlit World
The deal marks a milestone in advanced nuclear development, making TVA the first U.S. utility to purchase power from a GEN IV reactor.| Power Engineering
“What about these Small Modular Reactors?” “Are they a threat to your business?” These are questions Kate was recently asked when being gently challenged during a conversation with someone she met through Lancaster University. She was asked this because a lot of our work comes from the nuclear sector. With innovation comes risk; risk that the…| like technologies
A new non-commodity cost is set to hit business energy bills in autumn, to help fund nuclear infrastructure. A guide to the Nuclear RAB Levy.| Energy Advice Hub
Landing on the Moon is old news. The new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power.| Power Engineering
Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) han emitido un aviso de salud para viajes de nivel 2 advirtiendo a los ciudadanos| Gateway Hispanic
In this Energy Transitions podcast, Dr Kirsty Hewitson of RAICo, explains how AI and robots are empowering site operators and transforming nuclear decommissioning.| Enlit World
The strikes on Iran have sparked fierce debate, but from Israel’s perspective, the choice was easy: either accept the risks of a nuclear Iran or act| Green Prophet
Westinghouse aims to make advanced nuclear builds faster and more repeatable as electricity demand grows.| Power Engineering
As tech firms snap up clean firm power with PPAs to power data center load growth, Dominion's demand challenges have spread to PPL. Can PJM as a whole keep up?| Grid Status Exports
Germany’s shifting stance on nuclear power could accelerate acceptance across the continent and lead to a more resilient, integrated, and decarbonised European power grid, writes Muhammad Rafey Khan of PTR. The post Germany’s nuclear u-turn and its continental ripple effects appeared first on Enlit World.| Nuclear | Enlit World
The nuclear industry must act now to reframe its employer brand and meet future demand, writes James Chamberlain of Rullion.| Enlit World
We’ve been talking about the relay test box a lot and that’s ok, we’re really proud of what we’ve created. It’s been designed to solve a problem and we know it saves time and improves efficiencies.| like technologies
The Network for Nuclear Researchers in Scotland and the UK. Each year, the SCGA invites proposals for projects that support its core themes, offering funding to initiatives both within Scotland’s universities and beyond. In 2023-24, Dr Megan Dee from the University of Stirling, and Dr Rhys Crilley from the University of Glasgow received a Connections ... Read more| Scottish Council On Global Affairs
An industry meet-up in Lund unpacked how the region's resilience in delivering energy transition could impact beyond the borders of Sweden. The post Why southern Sweden is a case study in energy transition resilience appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
State Power, Climate Dogma, and Assisted Suicide| Space Commune
Israel’s strikes on Tehran are now accelerating after achieving air superiority over the capital, with an eye towards Iran’s east. Israel’s strikes on Tehran are now accelerating after achieving air superiority over the capital, with an eye towards Iran’s east.| The War Zone
Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets. Mossad operatives went as far as setting up drone and missile bases near major air defense sites and other key targets.| The War Zone
In our company meeting earlier this month, Melvin demonstrated the Relay Test Box that our hardware and software engineers have been working on. Unique in that it can analyse relays and produce a digital visual report, it is currently used to test Clifford and Snell D2600 and D2900 however it is not limited to these and…| like technologies
It’s quiet in Wenning House as the team are on site supporting a statutory outage. As you’ll be aware, obsolescence is a growing and significant threat within the power generation and nuclear industries in the UK. Strictly regulated, highly secure and responsible for providing the country’s light and warmth, there are real challenges when it comes…| like technologies
What happens when a political U-turn suddenly upends years of decarbonization strategy? As the U.S. House of Representatives moves to dismantle key clean| POWER Magazine
Discover the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition as we navigate from fossil fuels to sustainable energy solutions.| POWER Magazine
In this Energy Transitions podcast, John Ahlberg of Kärnfull, explores whether opinions about new nuclear in Sweden are still polarised. The post Energy Transitions podcast: Is Sweden ready for a nuclear revival? appeared first on Enlit World.| Regions | Enlit World
The House passed its version of the budget bill early Thursday morning, with even deeper cuts to clean energy added overnight.| Heatmap News
Energy prices hit $2,000/MWh in Ontario. What triggered this price spike, and how the renewed IESO market respond?| Grid Status Exports
From nodal spreads to capture rates, we’re taking a look at the first week of action and outcomes in Ontario’s new nodal market.| Grid Status Exports
PUR-1 has started serving as the nation’s first reactor test bed to help the industry figure out how digital communication, AI tools and cybersecurity methods could work at a larger scale for advanced reactors. The post Purdue University reactor paves the way for nuclear digital breakthroughs appeared first on Power Engineering.| SMRs Archives - Power Engineering
TVA President and CEO Don Moul said that by going first, they can show other utilities a way to accelerate the development of small nuclear reactors.| Power Engineering
Martin Varsavsky, a seasoned entrepreneur behind billion-dollar clean energy exits, says he’s lost faith in the renewable energy paradigm. Moshe Luz| Green Prophet
Between 1946 and 1986, the Navajo Nation was the location of intensive uranium mining operations that supported U.S. nuclear arms and energy programs. While nuclear programs championed a futuristic energy source, Navajo communities increasingly confronted the ecological and health risks associated with uranium mining. From radioactive materials to waste runoff, citizens of the Navajo Nation...Continue Reading Uranium Mining in the Navajo Nation.| Energy History
ClearPath's mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions.| clearpath.org
According to the PJM 2025 Long-Term Load Forecast, electricity demand within the region is expected to significantly increase, with a projected growth of nearly 40% in the next 14 years. The post Amid high PJM demand, New Jersey explores building new nuclear appeared first on Power Engineering.| Nuclear News - Power Engineering
Holtec, in cooperation with Hi Tech Solutions, plans to deploy a fleet of SMR-300 reactors across the Mountain West.| Power Engineering
Nuclear fission technologies are innovating to answer the demands of Europe's industries and citizens in the energy transformation. The post Breaking up the silos – innovations driving Europe’s energy transformation appeared first on Enlit World.| Decarbonisation | Enlit World
TVA and its partners have reapplied for $800 million in federal funding to build the U.S.' first small modular reactor, after DOE revised grant criteria to focus solely on technical merit.| Power Engineering
OPG has previously said it expects construction on the first reactor to be complete by 2028, with the additional SMRs coming online between 2034 and 2036.| Power Engineering
The EU’s clean energy technologies competitiveness progress report finds that these continue to be highly cost competitive in the EU. The post Europe Energy Briefs | Clean energy technologies’ cost competitiveness in the EU appeared first on Enlit World.| Nuclear | Enlit World
SNETP (Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform) introduces a new video campaign that brings Europe’s nuclear innovation to life.| Enlit World
Solar growth bolsters other clean energy sources after 90 GW of new solar capacity was deployed over the last two years. Big solar generation grew by more than 58% in January versus last year, with all types of photovoltaics delivering just over 5% of the nation’s electricity.| pv magazine USA
Ontario's power market administrator, IESO, is about to undergo major changes. We explore the history of the ISO and examine the impact these reforms will have on participants.| Grid Status Exports
According to the IEA, global energy demand grew at a faster than average pace in 2024 driven by a nearly 1,100TWh rise in electricity consumption.| Power Engineering International
The OFFERR project aims to support the SNETP Association with a system for R&D experts to access nuclear research infrastructures in Europe.| Enlit World
The head of the IEA, Fatih Birol, said it is “economically criminal” that renewable energy projects are in limbo because of grid limitations.| Power Engineering International
Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work!| Notes From Poland
El líder del PP subraya que la política de fronteras es un "elemento nuclear" para la defensa de cualquier nación| La Nueva España
The head of the IEA, Fatih Birol, said it is “economically criminal” that renewable energy projects are in limbo because of grid limitations.| Enlit World
The exploding demand for energy to power hyperscaler data centers is leading to consideration of co-locating new generation (nuclear or otherwise) and data centers. As we explained in Part 1 of this blog, co-location is attractive to hyperscalers because of its potential to provide those data centers with contractually committed energy supplies, delivered over dedicated... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
During his first week in office, President Trump issued Executive Orders on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Declaring a National Energy Emergency, and Unleashing American Energy. On February 14, he issued another Executive Order, Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council. He has also announced plans by a joint venture of Open AI,... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
This post is a follow on from Powering the Mars Base. It’s an extended riff on the following thought experiment: What is the most electrical power you could extract from an integrated Starship-deli…| Casey Handmer's blog
To address the rapid decline of Europe's industrial competitiveness, Fatih Birol is calling for simple and nimble permitting.| Enlit World
The debate over just how much power will be needed to support the artificial intelligence (AI) industry became heated when a Chinese company said it has a| POWER Magazine
ClearPath's mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions.| ClearPath
ClearPath's mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions.| ClearPath
Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean| POWER Magazine
The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has launched a specialised cyber facility to defend against cyber threats.| Power Engineering International
This year Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is working with Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and Trident Ploughshares to organise a ‘No to Nuclear’ day at the DSEI arms fair in London. Matt Fawcett from Yorkshire CND explains. The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) is the world’s largest arms fair, held in London every... The post ‘No to Nuclear’ day appeared first on Stop the Arms Fair.| Stop the Arms Fair
