Florida’s Byron Donalds announces major legislative push for nuclear energy

Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds announced his “Summer 2024 Nuclear Push,” composed of 10 aspects in a bid to promote nuclear energy in the U.S. That includes six pieces of legislation and four letters to “leaders of top international institutions with nuclear financing capabilities.” Below is a list of Donalds’ upcoming legislation: H. RES. 1395 – USA …

New York could see electricity demand grow 90% by 2042: ISO

Long-duration batteries, small modular nuclear reactors, hydrogen and fuel cells may be needed to replace 25 GW of fossil generation by 2040. New York’s electricity demand could increase by 50% to 90% over the next two decades, driven by the electrification of heating and transportation and the development of energy intensive projects and industry, the state’s grid …

India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects

Officials in India said that country’s energy transition plan will focus on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pumped energy storage projects, and more efficient coal-fired power plants. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the government’s 2024-2025 budget, noted the latest financial allocations outline a shift in priorities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sitharaman on July …

Budget 2024: For The 1st Time, Private Sector Allowed to Invest in Atomic Energy

In a big announcement, the private sector has been allowed to partner in setting up nuclear plants for the first time. India’s atomic energy got a positive nudge today with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying, “Nuclear energy is expected to form a very significant part of the energy mix for Viksit Bharat.” India is now …

EDF, Edison, Federacciai, Ansaldo Energia and Ansaldo Nucleare signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the use of nuclear energy to boost the competitiveness and decarbonisation of the Italian steel industry

The purpose of the agreement is twofold – to explore and consider in the medium term co-investment opportunities in the construction of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plants, partly to cover the needs of the steel industry, and to consider opportunities for the medium-long term supply of nuclear energy, primarily by means of the …

China unveils world’s 1st meltdown-proof nuclear reactor with 105 MW capacity

The nuclear reactor has been in the works since 2016 and was only began operations in December 2023. In a global first, researchers at Tsinghua University in China have successfully demonstrated a meltdown-proof nuclear fission reactor. The twin reactor design can generate 105 MW of power each and has been in the works since 2016. …

The Nuclear Co. exits stealth, plans to deploy standardized 6-GW nuclear fleet

The startup will initially target sites with active Nuclear Regulatory Commission permits, Chief Development Officer Juliann Edwards said. The Nuclear Co. plans to develop a series of nuclear plants in the United States “using proven, licensed technology and a design-once, build-many approach,” the company said on Thursday. The startup will focus on sites that already have some …

Uzbekistan to build Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility

Uzbekistan is set to develop Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility using Russian technology, News.Az reports citing foreign media. Uzbekistan is set to develop Central Asia’s first low-power nuclear facility using Russian technology, News.Az reports citing Kazinform. The building start-up contract was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 27. Uzbekistan’s Atomic Energy Agency …

First UK reactor design submitted for justification

Rolls-Royce SMR is first ever UK reactor design to be submitted for consideration Evaluation of potential benefits and detriments is required for in-principle justification of any new nuclear practice The Nuclear Industry Association has applied for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR’s reactor design. Our application makes the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible …

Experts estimate central Jordan holds 41,000 tons of Yellowcake uranium

Experts estimate that central Jordan holds approximately 41,000 tons of yellowcake uranium, according to Dr. Khaled Al-Khasawneh, Commissioner of Nuclear Power Reactors at the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC). The announcement was made during a lecture organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in partnership with the JAEC. The session focused on the …