Policy & people

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.

The American Nuclear Society will host a free Supplier Showcase webinar on September 16, focusing on strategies for modernizing safety instrumentation and control (I&C) systems in the nuclear industry. The session will cover practical approaches for both analog and digital systems.

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the Manual on Transmission Planning Criteria, 2026, updating the framework for planning India’s transmission system. The revised criteria came into effect on October 15, 2026, and apply to all new transmission systems planned thereafter. The 2026 edition introduces planning parameters and criteria for...

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has licensed a new on-site facility at Bruce Power to handle irradiated materials in lutetium-177 production, marking an expansion of the operator's medical isotope capabilities.

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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.

A new collaboration hub in Cumbria combines 360-degree visualisation, remotely operated robotics and live data streaming to enable safer, more efficient planning of complex nuclear facility decommissioning work.

The nuclear industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by workforce development needs, financial restructuring, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Recent events highlight challenges in advanced reactor development, fuel cycle projects, and plant operations.

The University of South Carolina and Westinghouse Electric Company have established a partnership to develop a workforce program. This initiative aims to support the deployment of Westinghouse AP1000 pressurized water reactors.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is in final-stage discussions with government officials and local residents to resolve a permitting dispute that has halted the Dongseoul substation project in Hanam, Gyeonggi province, for over two years. A consultative body will review site selection and environmental impacts before a final agreement is reached.

The US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy has selected eight recipients under its HORNIG programme, committing funds to develop transuranic-bearing fuels for advanced and Gen IV reactors with the aim of shortening qualification timelines and strengthening domestic fuel supply chains.

India aims to increase its nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, requiring an investment of ₹15 lakh crore to add 91 GW. This expansion will involve significant private sector participation, following recent legislative changes allowing private and foreign companies into the nuclear power sector.

Holtec has submitted the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its Pioneer 1 & 2 SMR-300 units planned for the Palisades site. This marks the second phase of the Construction Permit Application process, which began in December 2025.

Kinectrics has been engaged to perform a technical assessment of Clean Core Thorium Energy's ANEEL fuel qualification initiative, examining design, manufacturing, safety, and regulatory readiness.

India’s industrial energy transition is being accelerated by new conservation legislation, a renewed electricity policy draft, and market mechanisms such as Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) and carbon credit trading, alongside targeted support for energy-efficiency upgrades and waste heat recovery in hard-to-abate sectors.

Westinghouse has achieved zero-power criticality for its eVinci heat pipe-cooled microreactor, validating core design and models ahead of commercial deployment.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the differing Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) commitments of India and Iran, emphasizing India's non-signatory status while Iran is bound as a signatory. He also addressed the global impact of volatile energy markets and supply chain disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict.

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.

Last Energy, Radiant, and Antares each advanced through key Department of Energy authorization steps during October, with two companies receiving documented safety analyses for their first reactors and one securing a nuclear safety design agreement for a second project.

India and France recently discussed the deployment of European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) technology in India, focusing on localizing the nuclear supply chain and regulatory reforms.