Projects & reactors

A collaborative research team has successfully fabricated and tested additively manufactured tungsten plasma-facing tiles inside an operating tokamak, marking a notable step forward for fusion component manufacturing.

IHI has been awarded a contract to supply the containment vessel and CA01 super module for Poland's first AP1000 reactor, while Westinghouse has placed conditional purchase orders with four Polish manufacturers for additional structural modules at the Lubiatowo-Kopalino site.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its Final Safety Evaluation Report for X-energy's Xe-100 HTGR, clearing a key licensing hurdle for the proposed Long Mott Generating Station in Texas and setting regulatory precedents for future deployments.

Thailand’s Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT) has accelerated its nuclear energy study, targeting commercial operation of the country’s first 300 MW small modular reactor (SMR) by 2037. The project forms part of the 2026 Power Development Plan and is intended to strengthen energy security, provide low-carbon electricity and reduce exposure to...

India's largest power generator has outlined an approximately 30 GW nuclear capacity goal within a broader 250 GW expansion plan, with site feasibility work already completed in three states.

From reactor design to manufacturing: NuScale Power and Doosan Enerbility take another step towards SMR deployment. 🇺🇸🇰🇷 NuScale Power has signed a contract with South Korea's Doosan Enerbility to manufacture the Upper Reactor Coolant System for the NuScale Power Module. Production will take...

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has published the country's first national fusion strategy, outlining three funding scenarios and recommending a $150–350 million National Fusion Research Center as the preferred path to building a domestic fusion supply-chain industry.

The two companies have agreed to design a dedicated uranium hexafluoride deconversion line at Copenhagen Atomics' Copenhagen fuel facility, closing what the Danish developer calls the final gap in its molten salt reactor fuel supply chain.

Meet EXCEL Services Corporation, a US-based consulting and engineering company supporting nuclear power projects and operations worldwide. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, EXCEL brings more than 40 years of experience in the nuclear energy sector, with expertise applied i...

The ITER Organization has announced substantial progress in the assembly and installation phases of the international fusion project. Teams are actively engaged in multiple key activities to advance the complex endeavor.

Thailand’s Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT) is advancing feasibility studies for the country’s first 300 MW small modular reactor (SMR), targeted for commissioning by 2037, with estimated investment of THB 60–70 billion. The proposed pilot project aligns with the draft Power Development Plan and reflects growing interest in nuclear power amid...

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 two companies will collaborate on next-generation gyrotrons and fuel cycle technologies, supporting Germany's national Fusion Hubs initiative and Proxima's commercial stellarator roadmap.

First American Nuclear Co and South Korean contractor Hyundai E&C have elevated their EAGL-1 collaboration from a framework agreement to a binding master service agreement, covering constructability reviews, engineering consulting, and potential EPC participation.

A new manufacturing process for cryogenically frozen deuterium-tritium fuel layers reduces production cycles from days to hours, lowering costs and regulatory burden for inertial confinement fusion targets.

DEE Development Engineers Ltd. has entered into a framework agreement with an Indian EPC contractor to collaborate on nuclear power projects. The partnership will focus on providing piping products and related services for various reactor types, including PHWRs, LWRs, and SMRs.

Another major supply chain signal from Rolls-Royce SMR. After announcing that Siemens Energy will manufacture steam turbine components for its first SMRs, Rolls-Royce SMR has unveiled another major step. The company has launched a supplier programme offering up to £1.4 billion in contract opportu...

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is engaging with private companies to secure investment and facilitate the commercialization of its 300 MW Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-300). Discussions are underway with NTPC Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, Adani Group, and Larsen & Toubro Limited.

Xcimer Energy has received an additional $30.5 million award from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program, increasing its total funding under the program to $39.5 million. This non-dilutive funding aims to advance Xcimer's laser fusion technology, integrated system performance, and commercialization readiness, with a goal of grid electricity by the mid-2030s.

Finnish energy company Helen has opened its Environmental Impact Assessment Programme for public consultation, formally initiating the regulatory review of a planned small modular reactor facility in Helsinki, with a site decision targeted for 2028.