The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) today gave the final approval to start the first controlled nuclear reaction at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The process is known as ‘first criticality’ before the start of electricity generation. BAERA Chairman Mahmudul Hasan confirmed BSS the matter, saying, “Two more approvals will be required …
Agreement adds new baseload supply to the PJM grid equivalent to a new nuclear reactor Constellation to deploy Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise to build the “AI for Energy” blueprint for next-generation grid operations to improve affordability and resiliency Google and Constellation Energy today announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 megawatts …
A shipment of nuclear fuel for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has arrived in Bangladesh from Russia after complications over permission to use Pakistani airspace were resolved. The consignment arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka aboard a special cargo aircraft at 11:43pm on Friday (October 2). A senior official involved with the project …
The US will lend Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) about $4.2 billion to boost its nuclear power generation, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will make the announcement on Monday at Vistra’s nuclear plant along Lake Erie in Ohio, said the person, who spoke on the condition of …
The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy. Amazon has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to expand and improve Maryland’s sole nuclear plant, which is also the state’s largest source of clean energy, …
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore and identify suitable sites in India’s Gujarat state for new nuclear power plant projects. In what it called “a significant step towards exploring new horizons for nuclear power development in Gujarat”, Nuclear Power Corporation of India …
South Korea and the US on Thursday unveiled the first initiatives under Seoul’s $200 billion investment commitment, led by a confirmed Texas gas-fired power project. A proposed eight-reactor nuclear program still requires approval, while participation in an Alaska liquefied natural gas project remains under review. The distinction emerged after US President Donald Trump presented all …
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday that the country’s planned modular nuclear power plant may not meet his country’s growing energy needs, state news agency Armenpress reported. The premier told a press briefing that discussions continue within the government on the construction of a new nuclear power plant, and the country had an …
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a construction permit for the Tennessee Valley Authority to build a small modular nuclear reactor at its Clinch River site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, clearing the way for the nation’s first commercial small modular reactor and completing the NRC’s review in 14 months. This is the agency’s second major reactor …
Atomic Eagle will reassess Madaouela for a larger operation than the 2.67 million pounds a year envisioned in the 2022 feasibility study. Uranium contract prices have climbed from the $55-per-pound benchmark used in the previous mine plan to $96.50 at the end of August 2026. Niger now owns 40% of the project, but must fund part of …