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news.google.comfinance3 days ago
Europe Expands Nuclear Programs as Data Center Demand Rises
Nuclear-sector dealmaking reached $3 billion in the first half of 2026. Several European countries are reviving or expanding reactor programs while the EU promotes small modular reactors.
koreatimes.co.krworld4 days ago
South Korea's KHNP Selects Candidate Sites for New Nuclear Reactors
State-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power selected two candidate locations for new nuclear reactors. The company plans to complete site evaluations by the end of 2026.
Le Mondeworld6 days ago
French Nuclear Plants Kill 5.9 Billion Aquatic Organisms Yearly
Internal EDF documents show reactor cooling systems kill at least 5.9 billion fish, crustaceans and jellyfish annually. Planned new reactors at Penly and Gravelines would raise the total to 7.7 billion.
automotiveworld.comfinance21 days ago
China Adds Record 92 GW of Thermal Power Capacity in 2025
China added about 92 gigawatts of thermal power capacity in 2025, a 70 percent increase from the prior year and the largest annual rise since tracking began in 2008. The country also filed requests for 51 gigawatts of new coal capacity in the first quarter of 2026.
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nypost.comworld23 days ago
Navy Plans to Supply Norfolk Base Power From USS Gerald R. Ford
The nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford will export electricity from its reactors to Naval Station Norfolk later this summer. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao disclosed the plan during a May 14 congressional hearing. The test is part of an effort to secure reliable power for…
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benzinga.comfinance26 days ago
Oklo Selected for DOE Plutonium Repurposing Negotiations
Oklo shares rose 7 percent after the Department of Energy chose the company for advanced talks on converting Cold War-era plutonium into reactor fuel. The move is part of the Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program and includes a partnership with European firm newcleo.
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asiaone.comfinance27 days ago
Singapore Begins Nuclear Infrastructure Review in 2027
The International Atomic Energy Agency will start a Phase 1 review next year to assess whether Singapore can make an informed decision on adding nuclear power. Singapore currently imports 65 percent of its energy as oil and gas.
dailyalert.orgfinance27 days ago
Rosatom Seeks Additional Year to Begin Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Construction
Rosatom cited financing difficulties and the need for further site observation before starting work on Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant. Kazakh authorities had previously selected the Lake Balkhash location after extensive study.
france24.comfinance27 days ago
Japan to Raise Nuclear, Renewable Energy Share to 70%
Officials announced a target to increase the combined share of nuclear and renewable energy in Japan's power mix to as much as 70 percent from the current 30 percent.
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TechCrunchtechnology29 days ago
Deep Fission Files for Nasdaq IPO Seeking Up to $157 Million
Deep Fission filed an S-1 on May 20 seeking a Nasdaq IPO that could raise $157 million at $24 to $26 per share. The filing shows the company has increased its accumulated deficit and faces a going-concern warning if the offering is not completed.
rte.iefinance33 days ago
Households to Pay Up to £19 More Annually for Sizewell C Nuclear Plant
A National Audit Office report projects that British households will face higher electricity bills to fund construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station. The plant is scheduled to open in 2039 at an estimated cost of £38 billion.
finance.yahoo.combusiness33 days ago
National Audit Office Says Sizewell C Nuclear Plant Costs Exceed Benefits Until 2064
The National Audit Office reported that the £38bn Sizewell C nuclear plant carries immediate and substantial risks for UK taxpayers. Potential savings for households may not appear until at least 2064 if costs remain within estimates.
newbloommag.netfinance33 days ago
UK Watchdog Says Sizewell C Power Will Cost More Than Hinkley Point
A UK watchdog report states that electricity from the planned Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk will cost consumers more than power from the existing Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The comparison covers the full cost of energy delivered to households.
ecns.cnworld33 days ago
France Grid Operator Keeps Extra Nuclear Reactors Online
France's grid operator is maintaining additional nuclear reactors in operation to stabilize the electricity system while solar generation remains strong. The measure addresses periods when renewable output exceeds demand.
financialpost.comfinance34 days ago
U.S. Utility Regulators Shift Costs of Nuclear Project Failures to Shareholders
U.S. regulators addressed utility bankruptcies from nuclear cost overruns by requiring shareholders to absorb some losses. Customers paid higher rates while creditors recovered fully. The approach differed from Britain's lighter regulatory model.
americanbanker.comfinance37 days ago
Goldman Sachs Adds SMRs to Nuclear Model, Sees 17% Rise in Uranium Demand
Goldman Sachs updated its nuclear power model to include small modular reactors, adding about 46 GW of deployments by 2045. The change lifts the bank's nuclear generation forecast by 6% and increases projected uranium demand by 62 million pounds, a 17% upside to prior estimates.…
Los Angeles Timesai44 days ago
Fermi Fires CEO Toby Neugebauer After Failing to Sign Data Center Clients
Fermi Inc., which went public in October at a valuation above $19 billion with no revenue or customers, has terminated its top executive after months of unsuccessful efforts to secure tenants for its planned 17-gigawatt energy project in Texas.
Japan Timesworld49 days ago
Spain's Largest Nuclear Plant Set for 2028 Closure Under National Phase-Out Plan
The Almaraz nuclear power plant in western Spain, contributing 7% of the country's electricity, is scheduled to shut down in 2028. This aligns with the government's plan to phase out all nuclear reactors by 2035. Recent events, including a nationwide blackout last year and fuel d…
Tom Skipp / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)world56 days ago
Ukraine Marks Chornobyl 40th Anniversary; Zaporizhzhia Plant Loses Power
Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 2026, with ceremonies in Kyiv and at the site. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted ongoing risks from Russian actions at nuclear facilities amid the four-year war. Foreign officials pledged s…
Euronewsbusiness57 days ago
Central Asian Countries Plan Joint 2,000 MW Hydropower Plant
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are preparing to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. The project includes the Kambarata HPP-1 facility at 1,880 MW, which is described as strategically important. Other regional energy developments involve ren…
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South Korea's Lee Meets Vietnam's Hung to Strengthen Energy and Infrastructure Ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi to discuss enhanced cooperation in nuclear energy, infrastructure, and broader energy sectors. Lee expressed South Korea's intent to support Vietnam's development goals for 2030 and 2045…
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White House Announces NASA Plan for Nuclear Reactors on Moon and in Orbit
The White House has directed NASA to collaborate with the Departments of Defense and Energy on developing nuclear reactors for the moon's surface and orbit. The initiative aims to provide sustained power for future space missions. Technologies are targeted to produce at least 20…
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White House Memorandum Outlines Plan for Space Nuclear Reactors by 2030
The White House has announced a plan to accelerate nuclear power development in space, including deployment of reactors on the moon and in orbit within the next decade. The initiative assigns roles and deadlines to federal agencies and builds on prior executive orders. OSTP Direc…