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New York, Ontario team up for nuclear
New York, Ontario team up for nuclear
An agreement between Ontario Power Generation and the New York Power Authority establishes a framework for collaboration on the development of advanced nuclear energy technologies, while the leaders of New York and Ontario have signed a declaration of intent on cooperation to work together to advance the development nuclear power.
 
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Trump Media announces merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies
Trump Media announces merger with fusion firm TAE Technologies
Trump Media & Technology Group - the social media firm majority-owned by US President Donald Trump - and US private fusion energy company TAE Technologies have announced an agreement to merge in a transaction valued at more than USD6 billion.
 
Fusion · Friday, 19 December 2025
New York energy plan recognises role of nuclear
New York energy plan recognises role of nuclear
New York's updated State Energy Plan recognises that a variety of energy sources - including advanced nuclear - will be needed to help the US state meet its overall energy needs over the next 15 years.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 19 December 2025
Urenco USA produces first LEU+ fuel
Urenco USA produces first LEU+ fuel
Urenco USA has produced its first uranium enriched to 8.5% U-235, in what it describes as a first for a commercial uranium facility in the USA.
 
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 December 2025
Three Illinois reactors receive licence extensions
Three Illinois reactors receive licence extensions
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a 20-year initial licence renewal for Constellation's Clinton unit 1 and a 20-year subsequent licence renewal for Dresden units 2 and 3.
 
Regulation & Safety · Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Holtec signs MoU for SMRs in Hungary
Holtec signs MoU for SMRs in Hungary
Holtec International has announced a memorandum of understanding with Hungary's energy giant MVM to explore the deployment of Holtec’s SMR-300 small modular reactor technology in the country.
 
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 17 December 2025
X-energy 'reserves' Doosan forgings
X-energy 'reserves' Doosan forgings
X-energy of the USA - developer of the Xe-100 high temperature gas-cooled small modular reactor - has signed a reservation agreement with South Korean nuclear component designer and manufacturer Doosan Enerbility for key components for its reactors.
 
Corporate · Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Browns Ferry licensed for operation to mid-2050s
Browns Ferry licensed for operation to mid-2050s
This is Browns Ferry's second licence renewal, clearing the three boiling water reactors in Athens, Alabama, to operate for a further 20 years - a total operating life of up to 80 years for each unit.
 
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 15 December 2025
State of New York invests in nuclear workforce development
State of New York invests in nuclear workforce development
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced USD40 million of funding over the next four years to develop the workforce needed to support the planned deployment of advanced nuclear energy in Upstate New York.
 
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 12 December 2025
WIPP contract extension for Bechtel
WIPP contract extension for Bechtel
The engineering, construction and project management company Bechtel will continue managing and operating the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico after receiving a three-year extension to its contract with the US Department of Energy.
 
Corporate · Friday, 12 December 2025
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