Regulation and policy
The US Trade and Development Agency has signed a technical assistance agreement with Turkish oil refiner TÜPRAŞ to conduct a one-year evaluation of US small modular reactor technologies, as Turkey pursues a target of 5 GW of SMR capacity by 2050.
The US Department of Energy has extended a conditional loan commitment to Constellation under its new UPRISE initiative, potentially financing up to 80% of eligible uprate costs at nine facilities totalling nearly 1.1 GWe of additional capacity.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a final environmental impact statement supporting a construction licence for Global Laser Enrichment's proposed laser-based uranium enrichment plant near Paducah, Kentucky.
South Korea's nuclear regulator has granted operating licence extensions to Kori units 3 and 4, clearing the way for Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power to restart both Westinghouse pressurised water reactors in the first half of 2027 following a four-year safety review.
Singapore's Energy Market Authority has formalised partnerships with AtkinsRéalis, China National Nuclear Corporation Overseas and X-energy, while unveiling three structured programmes to build the national expertise needed to assess advanced nuclear energy technologies.
The Haryana government plans to appeal a decision by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) that granted a parallel electricity distribution license to Eleven Power Private Limited for the Gurugram and Nuh districts. The private company intends to invest ₹4,717 crore in the distribution network over five years.
Eleven Power has been granted a 25-year parallel electricity distribution license by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) for the Gurugram and Nuh revenue districts. The company plans a capital investment of ₹4,717 crore over five years, with electricity supply projected to begin in FY28.
As the grid becomes increasingly dynamic with large-scale renewable energy integration, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and inverter-based resources (IBRs), modernising grid connectivity standards is becoming increasingly important. In line with this, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed the draft CEA (Technical Standards for...
India's upcoming National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel (NSSS) aims to support decarbonization measures in the secondary steel sector, addressing financial and technological barriers for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The strategy will focus on renewable energy integration, material efficiency, and alternative fuels.
NTPC plans to expand its non-fossil fuel energy capacity by initiating feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in additional states, including Uttar Pradesh. The company aims to establish 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, contributing to India's national target of 100 GW.
Bluecore Energy has announced significant progress in the development of its 10 MW pressurized water reactor (PWR) for maritime applications. Key milestones include the purchase of low-enriched uranium, ongoing engagement with U.S. regulatory bodies, and advancement in its maritime classification pathway.