Uranium
Last Energy and NATO to Transform Military Energy with Microreactors
Last Energy, a pioneering US microreactor developer, has teamed up with the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence (ENSEC COE) to jointly research and develop military applications for micro-nuclear power technologies. This historic partnership aims to …
Saskatchewan's Nuclear Energy Milestone: Estevan Chosen for SMR Site
Saskatchewan is taking a bold step forward in its energy future with the introduction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). SaskPower, the province's primary utility company, has identified two promising sites in the Estevan area for Saskatchewan's first SMR. This …
Transforming Nuclear Fuel: Framatome and TerraPower's HALEU Metallisation Initiative
In a significant step towards advancing nuclear energy technology, Framatome and TerraPower have announced their collaboration to design and develop a high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU) metallisation pilot plant. This facility, to be located at …
Japan Approves 20 More Years for Takahama Nuclear Reactors
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) recently approved the operating life extensions for two more reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear power plant. This decision, allowing Takahama No. 3 and No. 4 reactors to operate for an additional …
Duke Energy and Tech Giants Unite to Lower Nuclear Costs
In a groundbreaking move to advance clean energy technologies, major U.S. companies including Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nucor have joined forces. They have signed agreements on proposed tariffs aimed at reducing the costs of investing in new …
UK Government Selects Wylfa for Major Nuclear Power Project
The UK government has announced that Wylfa on Anglesey has been chosen as the preferred site for a new large-scale nuclear power plant. This decision marks a significant step towards enhancing the UK's nuclear power capacity and energy security. The …
Rolls-Royce Brings Nuclear Innovation to the Steel City with New SMR Facility
Rolls-Royce SMR has made a groundbreaking announcement: the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Sheffield to manufacture and test prototype modules for its small modular reactors (SMRs). This initiative marks a significant step towards …
Polish Ministry Greenlights Rolls-Royce Nuclear SMR Project
In a landmark decision, the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has approved Industria's ambitious plan to construct a power plant based on Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor (SMR) technology. This approval marks a significant milestone in Poland's …
Biden Signs the Ban on Russian Uranium: The 90-Day Countdown Begins Now
President Joe Biden's recent legislation banning the import of Russian enriched uranium marks a significant pivot in US energy policy. With the ban set to take effect after a 90-day countdown, this move aims to bolster domestic uranium supplies while phasing …
Canadian CEOs on the Frontline of the AI-Driven Energy Demand
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at a breakneck pace, and with this technological surge comes an unprecedented demand for electricity. Canadian CEOs from leading energy companies like Enbridge and Cameco are now eyeing this AI-driven …