Vol. 19, No. 42 
Dems blue wave includes gubernatorial election results
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News & Analysis
Dems takeover will result in new House, Senate committee chairs
As the Democrats flip both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, the leadership of several committees will change drastically. As of Thursday evening, the Associated Press and other national media outlets have projected the Democrats to win more than 250 seats in the House and hold at least 54 seats. The new session […]
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News & Analysis
Centrus reports mixed results in third quarter as HALEU market begins to take shape
Bethesda, Md.-based uranium broker Centrus Energy reported mixed results in its earnings for the third quarter, seeing a gain in its quarterly income, but a decrease in net revenue. Net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 was $31.6 million, or about $1.53 a share, up from $3.9 million, or $0.21 a share, in […]
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Commercial Decommissioning
Levin, SONGS Task Force optimistic for possible disposal of nuclear waste
The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is on a path to complete its major decommissioning work by the end of 2028 and could reach final disposal in the near future, according to a recent report. Rep. Mike Levin’s (D-Calif.) office released the 2026 SONGS report late October, touting the progress the shuttered plant has […]
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Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle
Industry reps provide insight on supplier needs amid growing energy demands
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As renewed interest in nuclear energy continues to materialize in the United States, nuclear companies are seeking multiple suppliers to help bring their plans to fruition, company representatives said here on Oct. 29. Industry representatives from Orano USA, Centrus Energy and Oklo told audience members at an industry conference their respective companies […]
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Contracts & Procurement
X-energy brings Fluor onboard for Cascade SMR project in Washington state
Rockville, Md.-based small modular reactor developer X-energy has contracted Fluor to provide design and engineering services for its proposed SMR project in Richland, Wash. at the Department of Energy’s Hanford Site. Under the agreement, Fluor will work closely with X-energy to provide design development, supply chain and other project related services for the SMR project, […]
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News & Analysis
AtkinsRéalis reports mixed results in third quarter, makes U.S. nuclear strides
Earnings dropped at AtkinsRéalis Group Montreal, Canada in the third quarter, which the engineering company attributed to higher income tax expense and acquisition-related costs, according to the company’s Thursday earnings report. For the net earnings, AtkinsRéalis reported (CAN) $133.3 million (US $95 million), or (CAN) $0.83 a share, for the third quarter that ended in […]
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Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle
Centrus starts shipping new centrifuges to Ohio from Oak Ridge
Bethesda, Md. uranium broker Centrus Energy has manufactured its first centrifuge and is shipping it to its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio, the company said Oct. 29. The centrifuge was made at Centrus’ Oak Ridge, Tenn. facility. This centrifuge was completed as a part of the company’s multibillion dollar expansion of its uranium enrichment […]
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News & Analysis
Fluor reports 3Q earnings, cites government, commercial nuclear work
Earnings rose at Fluor, Irving, Texas, in the third quarter, which the engineering and construction company with extensive government contracts, attributed to strong markets for energy and infrastructure. Net earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $158 million or $1.16 a share up from a loss of $697 million or a loss of […]
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Reactor Licensing & Regulation
NRC completes X-energy’s Texas SMR project’s environmental review
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently issued a final safety evaluation report for advanced reactor developer X-energy’s first planned small modular reactor in Seadrift, Texas, completing its environmental review. According to X-energy’s Oct. 30 press release, NRC staff reviewed the company’s Xe-100 plant’s principal design criteria, safety analyses and other safety aspects and recommended that the […]
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Defense & Military
Navy to consider SMRs at the Naval Weapons Crane
The United States Navy has selected its Naval Weapons Stations in Crane, Ind. to support large-scale advanced nuclear power generation at the naval installation. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced on Oct. 28 at the 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit, hosted by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), that the Navy is seeking proposals […]
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Reactor Licensing & Regulation
NRC to finalize streamlined contested hearing process rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized a rule Oct. 30 that would change the agency’s contested hearings process for its licensing applications and create three hearing paths. The three hearing tracks are: standard, focused and expedited. The standard proceeding will be for 18-month reviews, focused will be for 12-month reviews and expedited for “faster reviews,” […]
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News & Analysis
Round Up: Amentum signs fusion MOU with Japanese company; BWXT has strong 3Q in large part to Janus; Westinghouse begins FEED study for Slovakian nuclear plant
Amentum and Japan-based Kyoto Fusioneering have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue commercial fusion production across Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. According to Amentum’s Tuesday press release, the MOU will create a framework for international coordination and have the two companies explore opportunities across major public and private fusion programs. […]