US Regulator Approves Fuel Qualification Methodology for Kairos Power Microreactor
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Kairos Power’s methodology for qualifying microreactor fuel, an important step in licensing advanced reactor designs in the United States.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/us-regulator-approves-microreactor-fuel-qualification-methodology
Max Planck Institute’s New Stellarator Brings Commercial Fusion Closer
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics have successfully launched a new stellarator device, pushing fusion energy research closer to commercial viability with improved plasma stability and performance.
🔗 https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-stellarator-brings-commercial-fusion-power-one-step-closer/
US Companies Reapply for $800 Million SMR Deployment Fund
Several US-based nuclear companies, including Holtec and X-energy, have reapplied for a share of the $800 million SMR funding after the collapse of the initial Carbon Free Power Project.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/us-companies-reapply-for-usd800-million-smr-fund
Small Modular Reactor Projects Multiply Across the United States
New SMR projects are accelerating across the U.S., with companies like NuScale, Holtec, and others expanding efforts to commercialize small modular reactors amid growing clean energy demand.
🔗 https://spectrum.ieee.org/small-modular-reactor-united-states
NuScale SMR Project Moves Forward with Industrial Park in Romania
NuScale Power’s SMR project in Romania has entered a new phase, with the first industrial park planned near the Doicesti site, aiming to power energy-intensive industries with clean nuclear energy.
🔗 https://www.romania-insider.com/industrial-park-southern-romania-nuscale-smr-april-2025
Great British Nuclear Seeks Independent Assurance Providers for £600M SMR Contracts
Great British Nuclear (GBN) has launched a procurement process to appoint independent assurance providers for £600 million worth of SMR development contracts, ensuring high safety and quality standards.
🔗 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/great-british-nuclear-to-procure-for-smr-independent-assurance-providers-in-600m-contracts-23-04-2025/
UK’s Reformed Siting Policy for New Nuclear to Launch by Year-End
The UK government is preparing to introduce a reformed siting policy by the end of 2025 to accelerate new nuclear development, providing greater clarity and speeding up the approval process for future projects.
🔗 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/reformed-siting-policy-facilitating-new-nuclear-to-launch-by-year-end-22-04-2025/
New Brunswick Rethinks SMR Strategy Amid Policy Shift
The government of New Brunswick, Canada, is reviewing its small modular reactor (SMR) strategy, reconsidering its partnerships and deployment timeline in light of changing political and market conditions.
🔗 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-new-brunswick-government-rethinks-nuclear-reactor-plans/
ThorCon’s Indonesian Nuclear Project Clears First Regulatory Review
ThorCon has passed the first phase of regulatory review for its nuclear power project in Indonesia, a key milestone toward deploying its floating molten salt reactors.
🔗 https://www.nucnet.org/news/indonesia-s-regulator-completes-first-round-review-of-thorcon-nuclear-site-evaluation-4-5-2025
TerraPower Expands UK Focus with Natrium Reactor Plans
TerraPower has announced new efforts to introduce its Natrium reactor technology to the UK market, capitalizing on the country’s interest in next-generation nuclear power.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/terrapower-targets-uk-with-natrium-reactor/
New Danish Nuclear Fund Targets $350 Million for Project Development
A new private investment fund in Denmark aims to raise $350 million to support the development of nuclear energy projects, boosting the country’s low-carbon transition goals.
🔗 https://www.energyconnects.com/news/renewables/2025/april/new-danish-nuclear-power-fund-targets-raising-350-million/
Sam Altman Steps Down as Chair of Oklo to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Sam Altman has resigned as chairman of Oklo, the advanced nuclear company he co-founded, to avoid conflict of interest as OpenAI prepares to source power for its data centers from Oklo’s reactors.
🔗 https://www.ft.com/content/a511bae0-d19f-4ebd-9520-69d3f89d8556
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Kairos Power’s methodology for qualifying microreactor fuel, an important step in licensing advanced reactor designs in the United States.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/us-regulator-approves-microreactor-fuel-qualification-methodology
Max Planck Institute’s New Stellarator Brings Commercial Fusion Closer
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics have successfully launched a new stellarator device, pushing fusion energy research closer to commercial viability with improved plasma stability and performance.
🔗 https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/new-stellarator-brings-commercial-fusion-power-one-step-closer/
US Companies Reapply for $800 Million SMR Deployment Fund
Several US-based nuclear companies, including Holtec and X-energy, have reapplied for a share of the $800 million SMR funding after the collapse of the initial Carbon Free Power Project.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/us-companies-reapply-for-usd800-million-smr-fund
Small Modular Reactor Projects Multiply Across the United States
New SMR projects are accelerating across the U.S., with companies like NuScale, Holtec, and others expanding efforts to commercialize small modular reactors amid growing clean energy demand.
🔗 https://spectrum.ieee.org/small-modular-reactor-united-states
NuScale SMR Project Moves Forward with Industrial Park in Romania
NuScale Power’s SMR project in Romania has entered a new phase, with the first industrial park planned near the Doicesti site, aiming to power energy-intensive industries with clean nuclear energy.
🔗 https://www.romania-insider.com/industrial-park-southern-romania-nuscale-smr-april-2025
Great British Nuclear Seeks Independent Assurance Providers for £600M SMR Contracts
Great British Nuclear (GBN) has launched a procurement process to appoint independent assurance providers for £600 million worth of SMR development contracts, ensuring high safety and quality standards.
🔗 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/great-british-nuclear-to-procure-for-smr-independent-assurance-providers-in-600m-contracts-23-04-2025/
UK’s Reformed Siting Policy for New Nuclear to Launch by Year-End
The UK government is preparing to introduce a reformed siting policy by the end of 2025 to accelerate new nuclear development, providing greater clarity and speeding up the approval process for future projects.
🔗 https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/reformed-siting-policy-facilitating-new-nuclear-to-launch-by-year-end-22-04-2025/
New Brunswick Rethinks SMR Strategy Amid Policy Shift
The government of New Brunswick, Canada, is reviewing its small modular reactor (SMR) strategy, reconsidering its partnerships and deployment timeline in light of changing political and market conditions.
🔗 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-new-brunswick-government-rethinks-nuclear-reactor-plans/
ThorCon’s Indonesian Nuclear Project Clears First Regulatory Review
ThorCon has passed the first phase of regulatory review for its nuclear power project in Indonesia, a key milestone toward deploying its floating molten salt reactors.
🔗 https://www.nucnet.org/news/indonesia-s-regulator-completes-first-round-review-of-thorcon-nuclear-site-evaluation-4-5-2025
TerraPower Expands UK Focus with Natrium Reactor Plans
TerraPower has announced new efforts to introduce its Natrium reactor technology to the UK market, capitalizing on the country’s interest in next-generation nuclear power.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/terrapower-targets-uk-with-natrium-reactor/
New Danish Nuclear Fund Targets $350 Million for Project Development
A new private investment fund in Denmark aims to raise $350 million to support the development of nuclear energy projects, boosting the country’s low-carbon transition goals.
🔗 https://www.energyconnects.com/news/renewables/2025/april/new-danish-nuclear-power-fund-targets-raising-350-million/
Sam Altman Steps Down as Chair of Oklo to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Sam Altman has resigned as chairman of Oklo, the advanced nuclear company he co-founded, to avoid conflict of interest as OpenAI prepares to source power for its data centers from Oklo’s reactors.
🔗 https://www.ft.com/content/a511bae0-d19f-4ebd-9520-69d3f89d8556
