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Search for HALEU Fuel Shakes Status Quo

The search for secure sources of HALEU fuel sent a shockwave through the commercial and governmental advanced nuclear reactor network this week when the U.S. company TerraPower signed an agreement with South Africa’s ASP Isotopes for the commercial production of the high-density fuel. ASP has traditionally been known for producing medical isotopes. But in early 2024 it spun-off a…
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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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Biden’s Domestic Nuclear Boost Needs to Expand to Exports

The Biden administration’s new announcements to “Bolster Domestic Nuclear Energy,” are a welcome effort to create a more cohesive ecosystem to support the deployment of U.S. reactors in pursuit of decarbonization.  While it is understandable that the administration would focus on the economic and clean energy value of domestic nuclear energy in an election year,…
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