The completion of the environmental compliance process means Oklo Inc can now begin site characterisation for its first commercial advanced fission power plant in Idaho.

The World Economic Forum has released a framework to help align stakeholders on key actions and strategies to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies.

The ceremonial launch of the 173-metre long Chukotka nuclear-powered icebreaker has taken place at the Baltic Shipyard. The first three of Russia's Project 22220 vessels are already operating on the Northern Sea Route.

The American Bureau of Shipping has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor on a standard liquefied natural gas carrier.

Global engineering company ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate with Swedish lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla. They will initially concentrate on constructing an electrical SMR pilot facility near Oskarshamn to test proof of concept before expanding to future plants.

Key decisions on which small modular reactor technologies to select and on a Final Investment Decision on Sizewell C will be taken in spring 2025, according to timelines set out in the government's Budget documents.

Micro modular reactor and TRISO fuel company Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation says it is seeking to run a sale process after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the USA.

Czech Republic nuclear power operator ČEZ Group has taken a 20% stake in Rolls-Royce SMR and said it hopes to begin work in 2025 on rolling out a fleet of small modular reactors in the country.

French engineering group Assystem and micro-reactor developer Naarea have announced the creation of a joint laboratory, dedicated to exploring emerging and advanced digital technologies and integrating them into Naarea's digital twin.

The Governor of South Gyeongsang Province has signed agreements with TerraPower and Seaborg for cooperation in the design and production of next-generation nuclear power plants and research and development in the region.

The MK60 small modular reactor design, developed specifically to provide power and cooling to data centres, has been unveiled by Deep Atomic.

A special edition focusing on Microsoft, Google and Amazon announcing deals which will see them using nuclear energy in the coming years.