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Bluecore Energy has acquired uranium hexafluoride enriched to 4.95% uranium-235, marking a step toward developing its maritime nuclear energy systems. The uranium is stored at a US nuclear fuel facility. This acquisition supports the company's progress in reactor design and hardware development, moving towards future fueled testing.
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed an agreement to advance maritime nuclear applications. This collaboration focuses on floating power solutions, nuclear-powered vessels, and the necessary infrastructure for their development and sustainment.
Urenco USA is expanding its National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico, to increase domestic uranium enrichment capacity. The expansion includes adding centrifuge cascades, refurbishing existing infrastructure, and constructing a new enrichment plant to meet the growing demands of the US nuclear industry and international partners.
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The United States and China are discussing reciprocal visits to each other's nuclear facilities, with discussions ongoing at high-level diplomatic gatherings.
Google and Oracle have entered into agreements to support nuclear power plant operations in the United States. Google's 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy will facilitate investments in 11 nuclear units, adding 890 MW of capacity and creating jobs. Oracle has committed to subscribing to a portion of the electricity from the Point Beach nuclear power plant in Wisconsin.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States has introduced legislation, the 'American Leadership in Fusion Act,' proposing a $10 billion investment to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy and establish a dedicated Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy.
The governments of South Korea and the United States have announced a comprehensive agreement to construct new megawatt-class nuclear reactors at U.S. sites. This initiative aims to enhance energy security and establish resilient supply chains through industrial cooperation between the two nations.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has opened an annual funding opportunity of up to $400 million for basic research. This initiative aims to advance scientific knowledge and support future technologies, covering areas such as nuclear physics, isotope research and production, and fusion energy sciences.
The United States Department of Commerce announced that South Korea plans to invest $120 billion in U.S. nuclear power projects. This investment is part of a larger $200 billion commitment across three projects, with a significant portion allocated to the construction of eight large nuclear reactors at federal sites.
The United States and South Korea are deepening their strategic cooperation in the global nuclear power market, with plans for new reactor builds and significant investments in the nuclear supply chain. This collaboration aims to leverage US technological expertise and South Korean supply chain capabilities.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued the first construction permit for a commercial small modular reactor (SMR) in the United States to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). This permit allows TVA to construct the BWRX-300 SMR at its Clinch River site, marking a significant step for advanced nuclear technology in the country.