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13 of 26 Nuclear Reactors Operating in Gyeongbuk; KHNP HQ & Radioactive Waste Disposal Site Also Located There

Gyeongbuk Province is emerging as a nuclear energy hub with 13 operating reactors and plans for 4 more, including 2 new large-scale reactors in Yeongdeok. The province hosts KHNP headquarters and a radioactive waste disposal site, aiming to leverage stable power for industries like steel and data centers, while advocating for differentiated electricity rates.

South Korea Selects Candidate Sites for New Nuclear Reactors

South Korea's state-run KHNP has chosen Yeongdeok for two new large nuclear reactors (2.8GW) and Gijang for a small modular reactor (0.7GW), aiming for completion by 2038. This reverses a previous stance against new nuclear construction, driven by rising power demand from AI and clean energy goals.

Rolls-Royce SMR to Build Nuclear Reactors for Sweden

Rolls-Royce SMR has won a contract to build three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on Sweden's west coast, a deal hailed by the UK government as a major export win and a breakthrough for British nuclear technology. The project aims to power industries and households in southern Sweden.

US Government Embraces AI Automation: Concerns Over Transparency and Oversight

The US government disclosed 3,611 AI use cases, a 70% increase since the Biden administration. Concerns are raised over AI's role in sensitive government functions, lack of transparency, and potential for misuse, despite potential benefits.

Japan Eyes Replacing Up to 14 Nuclear Reactors by 2050s

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to replace up to 5 nuclear reactors by the 2040s and a maximum of 14 by the 2050s. This is the first specific numerical target set by the government since the Fukushima Daiichi accident, aiming to encourage investment and workforce development in the nuclear industry.

Russia Plans Nine Fast-Neutron Nuclear Reactors by 2042

Russia plans to build nine fast-neutron nuclear reactors by 2042 as part of its General Plan for Electric Power Facilities. Rosatom's First Deputy Director General, Alexander Lokshin, stated this at the IAEA FR-26 conference in Beijing, emphasizing the strategic importance of fast reactors for nuclear energy's long-term existence and spent fuel management.

Drone strike cuts power to UAE nuclear reactor, raising safety concerns

A drone strike on Sunday cut off external power to reactor no 3 at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant for 24 hours, forcing reliance on emergency generators. The UAE attributed the attack to a pro-Iranian proxy group originating from Iraq, raising global concerns about nuclear safety during wartime.

Russian Cargo Ship Sinking Reveals Suspected Nuclear Reactor Components for North Korea

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean in December 2024, carrying components for two submarine nuclear reactors likely destined for North Korea. Spanish investigators suggest it may have been deliberately sunk by a Western military to prevent the technology transfer.

India may shrink zones around nuclear reactors

Wyoming's First Advanced Nuclear Reactor Construction Begins Amid Energy Demand Surge

Construction has begun on Terra Power's advanced nuclear reactor in Wyoming, aiming to meet surging energy demand from AI data centers. The project, a collaboration between private companies and the government, faces scrutiny over environmental impact and taxpayer funding.

China Develops World’s First Truck-Mounted 10-MW Nuclear Reactor Prototype

China has developed the world’s first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit, a truck-transportable reactor capable of powering a medium-sized AI data centre. The prototype, developed by the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, offers decades of operational lifespan without recharging and can provide power for remote regions, islands, ships, space systems, and emergency backup.

X-energy IPO Surges 27% in Largest Nuclear Public Offering on Record

X-energy began trading Friday in the largest nuclear public offering on record, raising over $1B at $23/share (above $16-19 range). Shares closed 27% higher at $29.20. The company’s xe-100 is an 80MW high-temperature gas-cooled reactor scalable to 960MW, targeting industrial applications. Despite no construction started, it has an 11GW order pipeline with Amazon, Dow and Centrica.

X-energy Shares Surge 26% in Largest Nuclear IPO on Record

X-energy began trading Friday after pricing its IPO at $23 per share, above its initial $16-$19 range, raising over $1 billion in the largest nuclear public offering on record. Shares closed 26% higher. The company's xe-100 is an 80-megawatt high-temperature gas-cooled reactor scalable to 960 megawatts, with applications in industrial decarbonization. The company has an order pipeline of 11+ gigawatts from partners including Amazon, Dow and Centrica.

X-energy Shares Surge 34% in Largest Nuclear IPO on Record

X-energy began trading Friday after pricing its IPO at $23 per share, above the initial $16-$19 range, opening at $30.11. The stock closed 34% higher, making it the largest nuclear public offering on record. The company raised over $1 billion with its xe-100 reactor technology—a 80MW high-temperature gas-cooled reactor scalable to 960MW—targeting industrial applications and holding an order pipeline exceeding 11 gigawatts from partners including Amazon, Dow and Centrica.

China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time

China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...

Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Rolls-Royce secures £599m from UK national wealth fund for small modular reactors

Rolls-Royce has secured a £599m loan from the UK's national wealth fund to accelerate the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at the Wylfa site in Anglesey, a project expected to create 1,000 jobs and bolster domestic energy security.