Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

Fusion funds increase but commercialization timelines remain unchanged, FIA reports

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The nuclear fusion industry enjoyed a big increase in funding this year, despite most fusion technologies not being ready to deliver commercial electricity until the 2030s, the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) said in a report.
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D.C. Circuit rejects Beyond Nuclear challenge to NRC renewal process

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DOE picks 278 projects for the Genesis Mission

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DOE picks Radiant, NASA for third cycle to receive HALEU

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Hunt for Oak Ridge airport site continues, city manager says

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NRC considers DOE- and Pentagon-authorized reactor pathway

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Environmental group challenges NextEra, Dominion merger in Virginia over ‘incomplete application’

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NDAA advances on party lines with nuclear amendments attached

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Trio of states said to be atop DOE list for nuclear lifecycle innovation campus

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Standard Nuclear becomes a public company after downsizing IPO

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Idaho, Wyoming nuclear regional tech hub gets $31M grant

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Iran nuclear plant debate revives calls for tighter spent fuel safeguards

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Constellation to invest in startup Blue Energy

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Urenco USA undergoes management changes

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Round Up: NRC, MMA sign MOU; DOE greenlights Oklo’s Groves test reactor; Coe exits as DOE chief of staff, Dankert in and more

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