Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?

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”, …

Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant moves closer to bringing its first reactor online in 2026

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 …

SaskPower Begins Formal Process to Evaluate Large Nuclear Technologies

The Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower today announced plans to formally evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies for use in Saskatchewan. The technology selection process will take place in parallel with SaskPower’s existing nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) project.   “Our Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs and …

US to build all-in-one ‘integrated’ nuclear sites with advanced reactors, fuel cycle

By coordinating the full nuclear lifecycle, the department aims to bolster national energy security and global market leadership. The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from states interested in hosting Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. his initiative is designed to modernize the domestic nuclear fuel cycle by …

Uzbekistan Clarifies Nuclear Plant Timeline After Reports of Delay

Uzbekistan’s plans to begin construction of its first nuclear power plant have come under renewed scrutiny following the publication of a draft state program suggesting the start of work could be postponed until December 2026. The draft made public on the regulation.adliya.uz portal prompted widespread media speculation. According to the document, Uzbekistan intends to spend 2026 negotiating, …

India Pursues 100GW Nuclear Goal While Safeguarding Conventional Fuels Amid Global Energy Pressures

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated India aims for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 under the new SHANTI Bill, while continuing to rely on oil and gas to ensure energy security. Abruptly halting conventional fuel investments could slash global output by 8%. The pragmatic strategy balances clean energy growth, renewables, and biofuels amid …

Survey: Poles highly supportive of nuclear energy, even in their own neighborhood

A nationwide survey commissioned by Poland’s Ministry of Energy shows overwhelming public support for nuclear power. 92% of respondents favor building a nuclear power plant in Poland, and nearly 80% would accept such a facility in their immediate area. Only 5% oppose nuclear energy outright. Support has remained above 90% since 2023, while opposition continues …

Carney likely to visit India in early March as Canada trade pivot intensifies, envoy says

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will likely visit India the first week of March and sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals ​and artificial intelligence, Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada said in an interview. Carney is making all-out efforts to diversify Canada’s alliances beyond the U.S., its top ‌trade partner. In Davos last week, he …

Brazil expands cooperation with China on nuclear energy and small reactors

Dialogue with CNNC addresses uranium chain, SMRs and restructuring of Brazil’s nuclear sector Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, held a meeting on Thursday in Shanghai with executives from the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to deepen bilateral dialogue on the development of the nuclear sector and the application of advanced technologies, including …