Small Modular and advanced nuclear reactors have received significant attention over the last few years. The U.S. government has invested billions in these technologies and their fuel. Congress has instructed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to streamline the evaluation of their safety, which is acting on this instruction. And Big Tech hyperscalers have looked to them…
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U.S. Lacks Nuclear Energy Strategy to Achieve COP28 Commitment
At the Dubai climate change meeting in November 2023, almost two dozen countries agreed to triple the deployment of nuclear energy by 2050. The U.S. supported that commitment, China eventually did, and Russia remained silent. Ten months later, China has approved 11 new reactors, Russia is proposing 34 new units by 2042, and the U.S.…
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Russian International Nuclear Energy Expansion
The accompanying infographic provides a visual representation of Russia's international nuclear energy expansion. It highlights existing memorandum of understandings or cooperation agreements, operational reactors, reactors under construction, and planned projects worldwide. This visual aid underscores the global reach of Russia's nuclear ambitions and partnerships in various regions. Is Russia a Reliable Nuclear Partner? In recent…
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China’s Nuclear Energy Expansion
Source: World Nuclear Association China's domestic expansion of nuclear energy showcases a dynamic shift in the balance of global nuclear capacity. In the past decade, the country has exhibited a remarkable expansion in nuclear energy development, adding over 34 GW to its nuclear energy generation. As of April 2024, China has 55 operating nuclear reactors with…
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