Slovak leader announces a deal with US on a new nuclear reactor

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico says his government has approved an agreement with the United States to build a new nuclear reactor. He announced the Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said Tuesday his government has approved an agreement with the United States to build an additional nuclear reactor. Fico announced the multi-billion-dollar deal during …

China gains edge as Kazakhstan unveils plans for second Almaty nuclear plant

Kazakhstan’s nuclear energy ambitions are tilting eastward, strengthening Moscow and Beijing while leaving Europe with little room to manoeuvre Kazakhstan has identified a second site for the construction of a nuclear power plant in the Almaty region. While negotiations with potential suppliers are underway, China will be considered a “priority contractor”. Almasadam Satkaliyev, chair of …

‘Not a solo act’ Palisades Power Plant nears final phase of repowering effort

It’s been more than three years since the former Palisades Nuclear Power Plant was shut down and the decommissioning process began. A lot has changed since the initial closure, with a lengthy effort to repower the Covert Township plant which has included various public hearings with a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission panel, hundreds of hirings, …

Adani Reliance among 6 private firms evince interest in BSMRs 16 sites under review

At least six private companies, including Reliance Industries and Adani Power, have evinced interest in setting up Bharat small modular reactors (BSMRs) and identified 16 probable sites across six states. The six corporates who have responded to the request for proposals by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to set up small modular …

US to See $350 Billion Nuclear Boom to Power AI, Report Says

Soaring demand for electricity will drive a $350 billion nuclear spending boom in the US, boosting output from reactors by 63% by 2050. The investment will add 53 gigawatts of reactor capacity, bringing the total nuclear fleet to 159 gigawatts, driven by power-hungry data centers running artificial intelligence systems. The expansion will primarily use small …

The New Nuclear Age: Why the World Is Rethinking Atomic Power

The New Nuclear Age: Why the World Is Rethinking Atomic Power After decades of underinvestment, a convergence of generational technological breakthroughs, intensifying geopolitical competition, and the need for clean, dense, reliable power are positioning nuclear energy for a renaissance. Executive Summary Throughout history, the commercialization of new forms of energy has given rise to fossil …

Uzbekistan and Russia sign deals for first nuclear plant

During World Nuclear Week in Moscow, Uzbekistan and Russia signed two pivotal agreements, marking significant progress toward the construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant (NPP). The first agreement, a Supplementary Agreement on Implementation Terms, expands on a prior June 20, 2025 accord between Rosatom Energy Projects JSC and Uzbekistan’s State Enterprise “Directorate for NPP …

Taiwan’s nuclear phase-out faces public opinion shift

In Brief In August 2025, Taiwan’s nationwide referendum on extending operations at Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant failed despite receiving 74.2 per cent approval from voters, as low turnout meant affirmative votes fell short of the required threshold. Initiated by the opposition Taiwan People’s Party and backed by the Kuomintang, the referendum reflects rising pro-nuclear sentiment, …