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UK Shortlists Six Nuclear Designs in SMR Competition, Intends to Award Contract by Summer 2024

Six nuclear designs will advance to the next phase of the UK’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition, a fast-track measure that could result in a government contract within the next…


Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback: What Will It Take to See Meaningful Growth?

There are many reasons for the nuclear power industry to feel optimistic about the future. For example, the entry of Vogtle Unit 3 into commercial operation on July 31 was…


The POWER Interview: Making the U.S. Nuclear Industry Great Again

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for nuclear energy. As a carbon-free energy source, it is a great option for power generation in a world trying…


Federal Funding Bolsters Saskatchewan's First Proposed 300-MW Nuclear Project

Canada’s federal government has committed C$74 million ($55 million) to support SaskPower’s potential deployment of a 300-MW small modular reactor (SMR) in the mid-2030s. Federal agency Natural Resources Canada on…


Two Big Nuclear Regulatory Milestones for Idaho NuScale SMR Project

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on July 31 accepted a standard design approval (SDA) application for NuScale Power’s VOYGR-6, a plant design that will be featured in the 462-MWe Carbon-Free…