Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

DOE approves Radiant’s safety analysis for its pilot reactor

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The Department of Energy approved the preliminary documented safety analysis for Radiant Nuclear’s Kaleidos demonstration reactor Monday.
El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiant becomes the second company to have its safety analysis approved by DOE under its advanced…

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Nuclear power generation set record in 2025, IEA says

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Gallego, Risch introduce nuclear financing bill in Senate

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Startup company seeks to recycle spent nuclear fuel

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U.S., Armenia sign nuclear energy deal

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Amentum reports mixed earnings; CEO bullish on nuclear

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Five companies tapped for DOE nuclear fuel recycling awards

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Centrus earnings dip in fourth quarter

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NRC dockets Duke’s Belews Creek early site permit application

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BWXT cites progress on TRISO fuel production for Antares

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Amentum signs new UK nuclear contracts

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Round Up: DOE approves Valar Atomics PDSA; DOE to its digitalize national labs; NuScale, ORNL team up for AI-based fuel management; BWXT promotes Bender to chief digital officer

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