Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom has poured the first concrete for the foundation of the fifth reactor at Hungary’s nuclear power plant Paks, marking the official start of construction on the Paks 2 project. Paks 2 is planned to have two reactors, of 1.2 GW each, significantly boosting Hungary’s energy independence. The first concrete pouring …
The NRC is launching a significant reorganization to streamline decision making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of safe, innovative nuclear technology. The agency will reorganize around core business lines of new reactors, operating reactors, and nuclear materials and waste. Licensing and inspection functions will be integrated within …
India’s Tata Power is examining potential sites in three states for future nuclear power projects but is awaiting further regulatory clarity before finalising plans, Chief Executive Praveer Sinha said on Wednesday. India’s parliament in December approved a landmark atomic energy bill that allows private and foreign companies to enter the nuclear power sector, as the …
Independent polling reveals significant community momentum behind potential expansion at the Bruce Power site, with 91 per cent of residents saying it will be good for the community overall and 86 per cent voicing support for exploring new nuclear development. The findings point to a strong foundation of public support as Bruce Power advances planning …
The UK government has published a first-of-its-kind framework that aims to stimulate private investment in innovative nuclear technologies – including advanced, small, and micro modular reactors – across the country, providing a clear route to market and support for credible projects to get them off the ground. “Britain is one of the first to champion …
Data center demand “climbed to 18% of our industrial load in 2025, and we are projecting data center growth to double in our region by 2030,” said CEO Don Moul. The Tennessee Valley Authority saw demand growth of around 1% to 2% in the last three months of 2025, and it anticipates “more robust” growth …
-Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) to accelerate the delivery of generation resources to serve large load customers, including data centers. This MOU represents an expansion of a long-standing commercial relationship between Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy. The parties expect to …
Construction on the four-unit Darlington Refurbishment project is now complete. With construction wrapped up and the last unit expected to return to service in the coming weeks, the overall project is currently four months ahead of schedule and $150 million under budget. The major project secures over 3,500 megawatts of clean, reliable, affordable energy for …
The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425 million euros, according to information from the Procurement Monitoring Bureau (IUB). KEM has published a notice on a supplier consultation for the procurement titled “Assessment of Nuclear Energy Development Opportunities in Latvia”, …
Despite being a less economically developed nation, Bangladesh still remains committed to executing top-notch energy projects that are sure to provide electricity for its population. Following the progress and achievements that the country attained in 2025, news broke that Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant should be going online with its first reactor this year, creating tremendous anticipation among …