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The DOE announced an organizational realignment that moved 3 offices, scrapped 16, and created 9 new ones.
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The DOE reorganization’s impact on nuclear
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November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The DOE announced an organizational realignment that moved 3 offices, scrapped 16, and created 9 new ones.
Read the details on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-11...
Read the details on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-11...
The NRC announced that it has received the first portion of a construction permit application from Atomic Alchemy that requests permission to build four nonpower reactors for a radioisotope production facility at Idaho National Laboratory.
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NRC receives construction application for isotope production reactor
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November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The NRC announced that it has received the first portion of a construction permit application from Atomic Alchemy that requests permission to build four nonpower reactors for a radioisotope production facility at Idaho National Laboratory.
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As President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, Energy Secretary Wright confirmed that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a “historic” deal on cooperation in the civilian nuclear energy sector.
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia reach deal on nuclear energy cooperation
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November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
As President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, Energy Secretary Wright confirmed that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a “historic” deal on cooperation in the civilian nuclear energy sector.
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AI for energy, and energy for AI: that is the new refrain. But can nuclear power plants be deployed at the pace needed for substantial and timely contributions to the energy infrastructure?
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Can AI deliver nuclear on time and on budget? These companies think so.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
AI for energy, and energy for AI: that is the new refrain. But can nuclear power plants be deployed at the pace needed for substantial and timely contributions to the energy infrastructure?
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TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar at 2 pm ET on the future of #nuclearenergy in South Carolina. Featuring insights from Duke Energy, @thenuclearcompany.bsky.social, the University of South Carolina, and @nucor-corporation.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar at 2 pm ET on the future of #nuclearenergy in South Carolina. Featuring insights from Duke Energy, @thenuclearcompany.bsky.social, the University of South Carolina, and @nucor-corporation.bsky.social.
The University of California has awarded $8 million in multicampus research grants in partnership with UC-managed national laboratories to fund research aimed at accelerating progress toward fusion energy.
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UC awards $8M to help solve fusion energy challenges
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November 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The University of California has awarded $8 million in multicampus research grants in partnership with UC-managed national laboratories to fund research aimed at accelerating progress toward fusion energy.
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It has been about three months since the DOE named 10 companies for its new Reactor Pilot Program, which maps out how the DOE would meet the goal of having three reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.
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Read a progress update for each company on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-11...
The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program
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November 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
It has been about three months since the DOE named 10 companies for its new Reactor Pilot Program, which maps out how the DOE would meet the goal of having three reactors achieve criticality by July 4, 2026.
Read a progress update for each company on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-11...
Read a progress update for each company on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-11...
Nuclear News talked with Constellation’s Mike Kramer on the world of power deals in the new data economy. That Q&A explored the staying power of new demand, working with hyperscalers, marketing large-scale reactors, uprates, and more.
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Mike Kramer: Navigating power deals in the new data economy
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November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nuclear News talked with Constellation’s Mike Kramer on the world of power deals in the new data economy. That Q&A explored the staying power of new demand, working with hyperscalers, marketing large-scale reactors, uprates, and more.
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X-energy has officially begun confirmatory irradiation testing at INL on its TRISO-X fuel. The testing will evaluate the fuel across a variety of operating scenarios and will be instrumental in qualifying it for commercial use.
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X-energy begins irradiation testing at INL
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November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
X-energy has officially begun confirmatory irradiation testing at INL on its TRISO-X fuel. The testing will evaluate the fuel across a variety of operating scenarios and will be instrumental in qualifying it for commercial use.
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At ANS's Winter Conference & Expo, leaders of advanced reactor start-ups Radiant, Oklo, and Valar Atomics praised the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Reactor Pilot Program, in which the companies are participating.
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ANS Winter Conference: Nuclear startups applaud DOE executive order on reactor testing
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November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
At ANS's Winter Conference & Expo, leaders of advanced reactor start-ups Radiant, Oklo, and Valar Atomics praised the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Reactor Pilot Program, in which the companies are participating.
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Today, during speeches at the American Nuclear Society’s Winter Conference & Expo Energy Secretary Chris Wright and NRC Chair David Wright both promised that the Trump administration will speed up nuclear reviews.
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ANS Winter Conference: DOE, NRC leaders stress need for speedier nuclear approval
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today, during speeches at the American Nuclear Society’s Winter Conference & Expo Energy Secretary Chris Wright and NRC Chair David Wright both promised that the Trump administration will speed up nuclear reviews.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers have completed a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a small modular reactor at the Tennessee Valley Authority Clinch River nuclear site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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NRC finishes draft supplemental EIS for Clinch River SMR site
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November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers have completed a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a small modular reactor at the Tennessee Valley Authority Clinch River nuclear site in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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Earlier this week, we announced the second annual 40 Under 40. Today, we are sharing with the community the profiles of the individuals on this year’s list.
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Nuclear News 40 Under 40—2025
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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Earlier this week, we announced the second annual 40 Under 40. Today, we are sharing with the community the profiles of the individuals on this year’s list.
Read a feature on each of the new list members on Nuclear NewsWire: https://www.ans.org/news/article-7474/inuclear-newsi-40-under-402025/
Read a feature on each of the new list members on Nuclear NewsWire: https://www.ans.org/news/article-7474/inuclear-newsi-40-under-402025/
The Trump White House has nominated seasoned nuclear regulatory expert Douglas Weaver for a commissioner seat on the NRC. If confirmed, Weaver would fill the seat vacated by NRC commissioner Annie Caputo, who resigned in July.
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White House taps Douglas Weaver for NRC role
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November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Trump White House has nominated seasoned nuclear regulatory expert Douglas Weaver for a commissioner seat on the NRC. If confirmed, Weaver would fill the seat vacated by NRC commissioner Annie Caputo, who resigned in July.
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"There has been a lot of discussion lately about reforming the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But I want to be clear: When it comes to nuclear safety and security, there is no place for partisan politics."
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From renaissance to reality: Infrastructure for a global nuclear fuel cycle
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November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"There has been a lot of discussion lately about reforming the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But I want to be clear: When it comes to nuclear safety and security, there is no place for partisan politics."
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Following a meeting last week with President Donald Trump, Japan has announced that it would provide up to $332 billion to support critical energy projects in the U.S., including the construction of nuclear reactor projects.
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Japan looks to support U.S. nuclear projects
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November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Following a meeting last week with President Donald Trump, Japan has announced that it would provide up to $332 billion to support critical energy projects in the U.S., including the construction of nuclear reactor projects.
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The Illinois General Assembly passed a clean energy bill on October 30 that lifts a 30-year moratorium on new nuclear energy in the state and creates incentives for more energy storage.
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Illinois legislature lifts ban on nuclear energy, funds clean energy
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November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Illinois General Assembly passed a clean energy bill on October 30 that lifts a 30-year moratorium on new nuclear energy in the state and creates incentives for more energy storage.
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The DOE, Argonne National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and Oracle have agreed to a public-private partnership to deliver the DOE’s largest AI supercomputers, named Solstice and Equinox.
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DOE, NNSA select partners for AI supercomputers
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October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The DOE, Argonne National Laboratory, NVIDIA, and Oracle have agreed to a public-private partnership to deliver the DOE’s largest AI supercomputers, named Solstice and Equinox.
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Ho Nieh, the Trump administration’s nominee to be a member of the NRC, and four new board members of the TVA were approved in a vote yesterday by the Senate EPW Committee and head to the Senate floor for a final vote.
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Ho Nieh, TVA board members, and nuclear fuel recycling bill head to Senate floor
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October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ho Nieh, the Trump administration’s nominee to be a member of the NRC, and four new board members of the TVA were approved in a vote yesterday by the Senate EPW Committee and head to the Senate floor for a final vote.
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The U.S. government has signed an $80 billion deal with Westinghouse Electric Company to build large-scale nuclear reactors to support growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence.
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Westinghouse signs $80B contract to meet AI demand
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October 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The U.S. government has signed an $80 billion deal with Westinghouse Electric Company to build large-scale nuclear reactors to support growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence.
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The DOE has a plan for private companies to “dispose of surplus plutonium”—about 19.7 metric tons in both oxide and metal forms—by “making the materials available for advanced nuclear technologies.”
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Surplus plutonium for power reactor fuel: What’s on offer
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October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The DOE has a plan for private companies to “dispose of surplus plutonium”—about 19.7 metric tons in both oxide and metal forms—by “making the materials available for advanced nuclear technologies.”
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The board of directors of South Carolina’s state-owned utility Santee Cooper voted on Friday to approve the proposal from Brookfield Asset Management to complete two new AP1000 power reactors at the V.C. Summer site in Jenkinsville, S.C.
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Santee Cooper opts to reboot Summer reactor project
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October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The board of directors of South Carolina’s state-owned utility Santee Cooper voted on Friday to approve the proposal from Brookfield Asset Management to complete two new AP1000 power reactors at the V.C. Summer site in Jenkinsville, S.C.
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INL has a key role in helping the DOE meet near-term needs by recovering HALEU from federal inventories, providing critical support to help lay the foundation for a future commercial HALEU supply chain.
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Leading the charge: INL’s role in advancing HALEU production
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October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
INL has a key role in helping the DOE meet near-term needs by recovering HALEU from federal inventories, providing critical support to help lay the foundation for a future commercial HALEU supply chain.
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Read Donna Kemp Spangler’s full feature on Nuclear NewsWire: www.ans.org/news/2025-10...
Four nominees to serve on the TVA's board told the Senate EPW Committee that they support the build-out of new advanced nuclear reactors to meet the increased energy demand being shouldered by the country’s largest public utility.
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TVA nominees promise to support advanced reactor development
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October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Four nominees to serve on the TVA's board told the Senate EPW Committee that they support the build-out of new advanced nuclear reactors to meet the increased energy demand being shouldered by the country’s largest public utility.
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Holtec International has announced that Palisades nuclear power plant has received its first fuel shipment, a key step ahead of its highly anticipated restart by the end of the year.
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Holtec announces new fuel arrival ahead of Palisades restart
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October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Holtec International has announced that Palisades nuclear power plant has received its first fuel shipment, a key step ahead of its highly anticipated restart by the end of the year.
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