The Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant in Russia's Arctic Chukotka region has generated its first billion kilowatt hours, as it approaches five years since entering commercial operation.

Westinghouse and the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the selection and deployment of Westinghouse technology for nuclear new build projects in New Brunswick.

Dutch nuclear energy development and consultancy company ULC-Energy BV has signed a Letter of Intent with UK-based zero emissions energy and technology developer Chiltern Vital Group to collaborate on delivering innovative clean energy solutions for CVG's business park properties.

France-based Newcleo has signed framework agreements with Slovakian companies JAVYS and VUJE  which could lead to up to four of its 200 MWe lead-cooled fast reactors at the Bohunice site.

TerraPower has received approval from the Wyoming Industrial Siting Council on its permit for the Natrium demonstration plant near a retiring coal-fired plant at Kemmerer. The permit covers all construction and operational activities on the plant that are not under the jurisdiction of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Estonia's Fermi Energia has submitted an application to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to begin the state spatial planning process for a 600 MW nuclear power plant.

The Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) Energy System that is part of NANO Nuclear Inc's newly completed USD85 million acquisition of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation's nuclear technology will now be known as the KRONOS MMR.

A new AI Energy Council is to be established to study the opportunities for "renewable and innovative energy solutions, including small modular reactors" as part of the UK government's plan for AI.

Lead-cooled small modular reactor technology developer Blykalla has signed a letter of intent with Swedish pump and valve manufacturer KSB to develop specialised pumps for Blykalla's SEALER technology.

French microreactor developer Naarea has announced a strategic partnership with advanced energy management platform QGEMS aimed at integrating QGEMS' technology to optimise Naarea's energy production and distribution, set to commence in 2025.

The States of Texas and Utah and microreactor developer Last Energy Inc are challenging the US regulator over its application of a rule it adopted in 1956 to small modular reactors and research and test reactors.

Dutch technology companies Demcon, Thorizon and VDL Group have signed a project agreement to demonstrate and validate the manufacturability, safety, and functionality of critical components and non-nuclear (sub)systems of these reactors.