Projects & reactors

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.

The Danish developer, formerly known as Seaborg, plans to file a Regulatory Engagement Plan with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Q1 2027 for its seaMSR-100, while pursuing a dual-hub manufacturing model spanning the United States and South Korea.

The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) plans to significantly contribute to India's nuclear energy expansion. UCIL has developed expertise and infrastructure in uranium mining and processing over six decades, supporting the country's nuclear power program.

SMRs aren't just creating new reactors. They're rebuilding industrial capability. Rolls-Royce SMR has confirmed that Siemens Energy will manufacture key steam turbine components for the first three UK SMRs at its Newcastle facility. At first glance, this looks like another supplier announcement....

ABS and the US Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote commercial nuclear technology for maritime applications, including floating platforms and nuclear-powered vessels.

Recent international nuclear news includes renewed discussions in the Philippines regarding nuclear power, remarks from the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference, and updates on Électricité de France’s small modular reactor timeline.

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a 4,000 MW nuclear power project in Dhuvaran, Anand district. This project, estimated at approximately Rs 1 lakh crore, marks GSECL's entry into nuclear power generation.

Doosan Enerbility has signed a new contract with NuScale Power to manufacture the upper reactor coolant system of the NuScale Power Module, advancing the partnership from materials supply into full reactor component fabrication.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has ended construction contract negotiations with a Daewoo Engineering & Construction-led consortium for the $18.6 billion Dukovany two-unit APR1000 project, prompting Czech utility CEZ to terminate its cooperation agreement and open a fresh bidding process.

The United States faces increasing energy demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, manufacturing, electrification, and national security infrastructure. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are identified as a key component in addressing this demand for reliable, affordable, and secure power. However, the rapid deployment of new nuclear capacity will necessitate more than just innovative reactor designs; it will require experienced partners proficient in licensing, environmental permitting, engineering, project delivery, and long-term operational management.

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.

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.

Amazon, American Electric Power, and X-energy have entered a joint development agreement to assess the viability of constructing a 960-MW nuclear power plant in western Indiana. The project, if realized, would be the state's first commercial nuclear generation facility and would utilize 12 X-energy Xe-100 high-temperature, gas-cooled reactors at the former Breed coal-fired power plant site in Sullivan County.

Kairos Power LLC has secured $643 million in combined private and government financing to support the construction of its Hermes 2 demonstration reactor in Tennessee and expand manufacturing capabilities in New Mexico. The funding includes investments from private sources, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Samsung C&T Corp.

NTPC has revised its long-term nuclear power capacity target to approximately 50 GW by 2047, a significant increase from its previous 30 GW goal. This updated ambition contributes to India's national vision of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by the centenary of its independence.

Newcleo has inaugurated its EUR10 million advanced nuclear fuel engineering, testing, and training center in Chusclan, France. The FASTER facility will support the development and manufacturing of mixed uranium/plutonium oxide (MOX) fuel for Newcleo's small modular lead-cooled fast reactors.

Kazakhstan's president has directed development of a century-long strategic uranium reserve, while the country's nuclear power plant pipeline expands with contracts signed and a second plant confirmed for China National Nuclear Corporation.

Westinghouse is progressing with nuclear power plant projects in Poland and the Netherlands, including procurement for AP1000 units and engineering design for large-scale reactors.

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved funding for the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), a fast-spectrum molten chloride salt reactor. Concurrently, ASP Isotopes and Necsa are developing a uranium enrichment plant in South Africa to supply advanced reactors, with TerraPower identified as a future buyer.

NTPC Ltd, India's largest power producer, plans to develop 50 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, representing half of India's national nuclear objective. The company is engaging with international technology providers and building internal capabilities while evaluating Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. Nuclear projects will operate under a cost-plus model to manage long gestation periods and substantial upfront costs.