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The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement with Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to fund a feasibility study for small modular reactor (SMR) deployment. The study will assess potential locations, costs, and regulatory requirements for SMR technologies capable of generating approximately 600 MWe. This initiative aims to support Thailand's long-term power development strategy and enhance energy security.
The Department of Energy has finalized a loan to NextEra Energy for the restart of the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa. The plant, a single-unit boiling water reactor, ceased operations in 2020 but is now slated to return to service by early 2029, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google.
The US Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy Launch Pad initiative has selected 12 recipients for projects spanning reactor development and nuclear fuel cycle advancements, including fabrication, enrichment, and conversion technologies. This initiative, building on earlier pilot programs, aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies by private industry.
A memorandum of cooperation between the United States Department of Transportation and Core Power establishes a framework to develop nuclear propulsion for commercial vessels, targeting first construction starts in 2028.
Goldman Sachs warns of a looming labor shortage in the United States energy sector, projecting a need for 500,000 additional workers by 2030. The sector faces a substantial skills gap, with current apprenticeship pipelines falling short of demand. Autonomous equipment and robotics are identified as potential solutions to address the workforce deficit.
Framatome has received Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to raise the enrichment limit at its Richland site and to authorise TRISO fuel fabrication, while a separate memorandum of understanding outlines long-term HALEU supply planning between Lightbridge and QNI.