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The provincial utility has completed early-phase site preparation work for the first SMR and site clearing activities for the three planned additional SMRs.

NRC’s first incremental burnup approval issued for Westinghouse

Westinghouse said this development allows better nuclear fuel efficiency, longer times between reactor refuels and lower operating costs.

Data centers driving Oklo’s nuclear project pipeline

Oklo has signed letters of intent with Equinix, Diamondback Energy and Wyoming Hyperscale, which could bring its current total deployment of Aurora powerhouses to over 1,350 MW in capacity.

Fire sparks alert at Vogtle, but officials say no safety threat as reactors unaffected

The fire, which could have threatened the electrical supply to the heating and cooling system for the control room of Vogtle Unit 2, was put out by plant employees.

Georgia Power celebrates plant workers, promotes job opportunities

The utility is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize its more than 1,100 generation team members.

Constellation touts co-locating data centers with nuclear

Nuclear power expects to benefit from PJM’s skyrocketing capacity rate, CEO says.

‘First-ever’ glass test shell created for gas testing in molten salt reactors

The test cell will be used to observe the “complex chemistry” that can occur in molten salt fueled reactors, ORNL said, and its data will be used to help verify existing computer codes and modeling software to better predict the reactors’ overall performance.

CEO RobertBlue said the company will “continue to explore that option” after being asked on the company’s Q2 earnings call.

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The test cell will be used to observe the “complex chemistry” that can occur in molten salt fueled reactors, ORNL said, and its data will be used to help verify…

CEO RobertBlue said the company will “continue to explore that option” after being asked on the company’s Q2 earnings call….

Vistra receives approval to operate Comanche Peak nuclear plant another 20 years

The company says the license renewal is important as the U.S. faces increased demand growth while transitioning to cleaner sources….

Kairos Power begins construction on Hermes reactor

Site work began earlier this month at the Hermes site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee….

How Generative AI could help nuclear plant operators

New research from Argonne National Laboratory shows how cutting-edge AI could change the way nuclear plant workers learn to detect and solve problems….

Palisades nuclear plant could restart in August 2025

The latest update came during a Congressional hearing this week….

BWXT enters agreement to further develop Wyoming microreactor

BWXT previously entered into a two-year contract with the Wyoming Energy Authority to evaluate the feasibility of microreactor deployment in the state….

“We just want to push action”: Startup announces plans to develop 6 GW nuclear fleet

The Nuclear Company will initially prioritize sites which have U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing….

New study favors co-locating data centers with nuclear plants

The former Chief Operating Officer of PJM Interconnection speaks to concerns that data center co-location would result in unfair cost shifting….

Vogtle Unit 3 back online after valve issue

Georgia Power said the issue was traced to a valve malfunction on one of three main feedwater pumps located on the turbine side of the plant….

President Biden signs pro-nuclear ADVANCE Act into law

The ADVANCE Act includes opportunities for reduced application fees and NRC staffing increases to expedite the licensing process. …

Researchers identify US plants fit for coal-to-nuclear transition

The University of Michigan has released the findings of a study, which they are calling the “most comprehensive coal-to-nuclear analysis to date”. …