The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for an additional 20 years, marking the 99th and 100th renewed commercial reactor operating licenses. Reaching this milestone reflects more than two decades of sustained regulatory oversight and technical rigor under the NRC’s license renewal program. Pacific Gas & …
Public support for nuclear energy surges in Scotland New polling from YouGov shows strong and growing support for nuclear energy in Scotland, with a clear majority of the public now backing its role in the country’s energy mix. The data reveals that nuclear is now the most popular form of energy generation in Scotland. When asked …
With two new mines advancing toward construction after receiving federal approval, Saskatchewan’s growing uranium sector is creating new jobs and economic opportunities for northern Saskatchewan. On February 19, 2026, Denison Mines Corp.’s (Denison) was approved to construct its Wheeler River Project by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). On March 5, 2026, NexGen Energy Ltd. …
Minnesota lawmakers are slowly moving towards ending a 32-year ban on new nuclear energy projects. Both the House and Senate are considering bills — by members of each party — to fund a study on the pros and cons of nuclear energy. Even if the moratorium is lifted, new nuclear plants are not expected for …
On January 20th, 2026, Orano signed a major contract with NuRO (Nuclear Reprocessing and Decommissioning facilitation Organization of Japan) for the reprocessing in France of around 200 metric tons of spent fuel from nuclear reactors operated by the Kansai Electric Power Company, located in Japan. This contract forms part of the Exchange of Notes signed …
Power generation timeline likely to slip Fuel loading at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been delayed again due to a lack of clearance from the regulatory authority, missing the previously scheduled April 7 timeline set by the Ministry of Science and Technology. “Although we were preparing to launch fuel loading at Unit-1 …
figure dataXLS Fourth-quarter 2025 U.S. production of uranium concentrate (U3O8) in the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled 1,043,474 pounds U3O8, a 217% increase from third quarter production of 329,623 pounds U3O8. This quarter’s total uranium production occurred at seven facilities, four in Wyoming (Ross CPP, Lost Creek Project, Smith Ranch-Highland Operation, and Willow Creek Project), …
Energoatom says construction of the production facility for nuclear fuel assemblies will be an important step towards Ukraine’s energy independence. In July last year Energoatom and Westinghouse signed a cooperation agreement for a joint project to pursue fuel assembly capability in the country. Energoatom, operator of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, said the Cabinet of Ministers’ decision …
If executed, it could significantly enhance power availability, support industrial growth, and contribute to environmental commitments at both state and national levels. UP Nuclear Power Plant: In a significant move aimed at strengthening long-term energy security, NTPC Limited is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative comes …
Syracuse, N.Y. – The owner of Nine Mile Point Unit 1, the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the United States, applied Thursday to continue running for another 20 years. The Oswego County plant began producing electricity in 1969. Nine Mile 1, with a capacity of 630 megawatts, is one of four operating nuclear reactors in New …