DARPA program aims to convert Cold War nuclear waste into long-duration power

America’s newest nuclear bomb is ahead of schedule

The scientists and technicians who build America’s newest nuclear bomb just finished a critical manufacturing step three months ahead of schedule, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration announced, marking another milestone in what officials describe as one of the fastest nuclear weapons development efforts since the Cold War. NNSA said its Y-12 []

Turkey's first nuke plant to be commissioned later this year — Rosatom CEO

Alexey Likhachev says the project is a key task facing Russia’s state atomic energy corporation

Top Nuclear Energy Companies Shaping The Future Of Clean Power

Top Nuclear Energy Companies Shaping The Future Of Clean Power

Feds release nuclear strategy that promises construction of up to 10 new nuclear reactors

The plan aims to take advantage of what it describes as a 'global nuclear renaissance'

Indonesia eyes nuclear power to drive economic growth

The National Energy Council (DEN) is advocating for the strategic adoption of nuclear power, labeling it a necessity to ...

US trade agency eyes small modular reactor cooperation projects in Türkiye

USTDA official says Türkiye will be prioritized for new digital, nuclear energy projects in coming years

Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification after war: IAEA chief says

File- Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, was speaking in Japan. © Yuichi Yamazaki, AFP A “very strong verification system” is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael []

Akkuyu Plant's Unit 1 Launch in Turkiye Set for Fall 2026 - Rosatom CEO

Nuclear fuel loading into the reactor of Unit 1 of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant (NPP) in Turkiye and its launch are scheduled for this fall, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev told Sputnik.

Nuclear developers hit Trump’s July 4 deadline as third reactor hits key milestone 

The Department of Energy has hit President Donald Trump’s ambitious Fourth of July goal of seeing three advanced small nuclear reactors reach “criticality,” meaning the reactors are perfectly stable and their nuclear chain reactions are self-sustaining and able to produce energy. The advanced nuclear energy technologies differ from existing commercial plants in that they use []

UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification

The UN's nuclear chief said Friday that Iran's pledge not to build a nuclear weapon would need very strong verification, as the United States and the Islamic republic negotiate a permanent settlement to end their war.Iran's nuclear programme is a key sticking point in talks to end the Middle East war, which began in late February with a massive US-Israeli campaign of strikes.Iran and the US last week signed a preliminary deal to end the conflict, embarking on negotiations expected to address a host of disputes including the nuclear programme.

US to offer $17.5B in loans for nuclear reactor orders ​

The United States Department of Energy will provide 17.5 billion worth of low-interest loans to utility companies seeking to order a Westinghouse nuclear reactor, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The funds will support five projects, each yielding two reactors, the department said, adding that seven utilities have signed formal letters of intent, AzerNEWS reports.

Grossi calls for strong nuclear verification system in Iran after Middle East conflict

Tokyo, June 26 (SANA) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Friday that a “very strong” nuclear verification system will be required in Iran following the recent conflict in the Middle East to ensure the country does not develop nuclear weapons. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Tokyo, Grossi said []

Wyoming Shock: Advanced Reactor Gets Green Light

America just got two real nuclear construction wins after years of talk and delay. Quick Take TerraPower won the first Nuclear Regulatory Commission permit for a full commercial advanced reactor in the United States. The company also began construction in Wyoming on its Natrium project, a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled fast reactor. Kairos Power started work on []

Uzbekistan, China's SUS Environment review $300M waste-to-energy project

Uzbekistan, China's SUS Environment review $300M waste-to-energy project

At ‘Nuclear Woodstock,’ Developers Celebrate Rapid Advancements in Reactor Design

With third novel reactor set to achieve criticality and meet President Donald Trump's July 4 challenge, the future is now for the U.S. nuclear industry.

Nuclear Power is Now Trump Power…What Could Go Wrong?

Donald Trump is now the ultimate face of the U.S. nuclear power industry.What could go wrong?If you are advocating atomic energy in any form, you are promoting The Donald’s latest and largest fiscal fleecing of the American people. It mirrors his mega swindles in crypto and so much more—except this time with apocalyptic impact.It’s a hyper-push for nuclear power.As The New York Times this week headlined the “Climate Forward” column of Claire Brown: “Trump’s plans for nuclear power lurch ahead.”

Federal government proposes to lessen nuclear reactor environmental reviews

A key government agency is proposing to lessen the scope of environmental reviews for nuclear reactors, limiting public input and exempting some reactors altogether. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Wednesday announced that it is narrowing review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a bedrock environmental law. This includes exempting reviews of some activities...

Three Small Nuclear Reactors Clear Key Milestone As Regulatory Debate Intensifies (NYSE: OKLO) (NYSE: SMR)

The Trump administration is pushing to deploy small modular reactors as part of a broader strategy to expand domestic nuclear energy production across the United States. Three small nuclear reactors have reached a significant developmental milestone, marking a notable step forward for the emerging small modular reactor industry. Companies including Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) and NuScale [] The post Three Small Nuclear Reactors Clear Key Milestone As Regulatory Debate Intensifies (NYSE: OKLO) (NYSE: SMR) appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Is the US launching a new age of nuclear power?

Is the US launching a new age of nuclear power?

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.

JUST IN: Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.@BRICSNews

Türkiye's Kayseri sets zero-waste road map as national rollout gains pace

Türkiye's central province of Kayseri unveiled a comprehensive zero-waste strategy on Thursday as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening environmental sustaina...

FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance

FM says nuclear, tech cooperation will bring greater benefits to Korea-US alliance

The Download: a nuclear landmark, and China eyes Nvidia chips

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US —Casey Crownhart I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year

Trump admin loaning $17.5B to build 10 large nuclear reactors

The Trump administration plans to issue 17.5 billion in loans to support the development of 10 new large nuclear power reactors, with the hope that the reactors will be under construction by the end of the decade and operational by the mid-2030s. This was a key goal laid out by President Donald Trump last year []...Click to read more

IAEA chief calls for robust Iran nuclear inspections amid post-war talks

TOKYO: The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Friday called for a “very strong” verification system in Iran, stressing that Tehran’s stated intentions are insufficient to guarantee it is not developing atomic weapons. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi’s remarks came as the United States and Iran pursue a broader post-conflict ... Read more The post IAEA chief calls for robust Iran nuclear inspections amid post-war talks appeared first on BOL News.

Europe’s Nuclear Dependency on Russia Persists Despite Decoupling Efforts

(NaturalNews) The European Unionâs stated goal of severing energy ties with Russia faces a persistent obstacle in the nuclear sector. According to an analysis by ...

Embracing nuclear is one thing, but disposing the waste could be the real challenge

While experts from UCD said nuclear can provide “zero emission” power, they outlined a difficult picture for development of the sector in Ireland.

Silicon Valley’s Reactor Projects

Donald Trump’s backers in Silicon Valley want to build nuclear reactors. They argue that small nuclear reactors, in particular, are essential to the build-out of their artificial intelligence dreams. Let’s leave that claim aside and look at the idea of a group whose motto is “Move fast and break things” developing nuclear power. Last week, [] The post Silicon Valley’s Reactor Projects appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Turkish infrastructure group IC Holding announced a pact to deploy up to 20 small modular reac [...]

Turkish infrastructure group IC Holding announced a pact to deploy up to 20 small modular reactors using U.S.-developed ARC Clean Technology across Türkiye and adjacent regions.Who would have thought that the US will indirectly help Turkey build nuclear reactors.

N. Korea Intends to Strengthen Nuclear Capabilities, Modernize Army

Pyongyang, July 10 (QNA) - North Korea plans to strengthen its nuclear capabilities both quantitatively and qualitatively as part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and enhance their combat readiness, according to the Korean Central News Agency.

Turning point: In Idaho, the next generation of US nuclear reactors nears reality

The push for small modular reactors in the US is accelerating due to the energy sector's challenges, with significant private and government investment fueling the new nuclear renaissance.

US nuclear power in state energy planning: A policy roadmap

To meet growing electricity demand in the US, states must shape the policy, economic, and regulatory environment necessary to build new nuclear reactors and their supply chains. The post US nuclear power in state energy planning: A policy roadmap appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Trump’s Iran gamble now enters its hardest phase

As US and Iran begin detailed nuclear negotiations, expert Khlopkov assesses uranium dilution, Russia’s role and the prospects for a deal Read Full Article at RT.com

🇫🇮⚡️ — Finnish President Sipilä approved amendments allowing the import and storage of nuclea [...]

— Finnish President Sipilä approved amendments allowing the import and storage of nuclear weapons in the country.@Intelslava

A Nuclear Reactor That Can’t Melt Down? Here’s How It Works

A new nuclear reactor design skips fuel entirely—eliminating meltdown risk while testing a safer future for nuclear power. Here’s how it works.

Cernavodă nuclear reactor restart eases Romania’s short-term power price spikes

Cernavodă nuclear reactor restart eases Romania’s short-term power price spikes

Inside the Trump Administration’s Iran Nuclear Strategy: Strict Inspections and Agricultural Ties

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s Iran nuclear strategy is taking a decidedly different shape than previous diplomatic efforts, pivoting toward mandatory, unrestricted weapons inspections while simultaneously leveraging American agriculture and domestic energy production. According to key congressional and diplomatic voices, this multi-pronged framework aims to neutralize Tehran’s atomic ambitions without repeating the pitfalls of past []

Congress should follow the administration’s lead on lowering energy prices * WorldNetDaily * by Jason Hayes, Real Clear Wire

Source link Recent action by the Trump administration has made historic strides to free up energy production, reduce burdensome regulations, and repeal harmful and unnecessary rules. In particular, EPA Administrator Lee

NuScale Power Stock Is Plunging: What's Causing the Decline

The small modular reactor maker faces formidable near-term challenges.

JD Vance Announces Iran IAEA Breakthrough as Technical Talks Continue

VP Vance announced Iran agreed to readmit IAEA nuclear inspectors, calling it a first step toward permanent denuclearization as technical talks in Switzerland continue.

China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery

Chinese researchers have developed a new-generation nuclear battery that far surpasses its predecessor and marks a major step in long-life power sources, according to the team. Northwest Normal University, in collaboration with Chinese tech firm Gansu Zhulong Technology, unveiled a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and silicon carbide (SiC) transducer on Monday, saying the equipment was developed without any foreign technology or parts. The Qianjiyuan Tianshu battery is a major upgrade from the team’s...

Energy Department creates loans for 10 nuclear reactors

Energy Department creates loans for 10 nuclear reactors

Trump Energy Department To Provide $17.5B for Large-Scale Nuclear Power Projects as Demand Skyrockets

The Trump Department of Energy will issue loans worth a total of 17.5 billion to help fund 10 new nuclear power reactors nationwide, administration officials said on Tuesday.The post Trump Energy Department To Provide 17.5B for Large-Scale Nuclear Power Projects as Demand Skyrockets appeared first on .