Newcleo Faces Political Opposition Over Italian Government Funding Plans
While the Italian government had expressed interest in supporting Newcleo, several key ministers have now voiced strong opposition to the proposed investment. The pushback adds uncertainty to Newcleo’s ambitions to build lead-cooled fast reactors as part of Italy’s nuclear comeback.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/italian-ministers-oppose-newcleo-funding/
DOE Selects Oklo, TerraPower, X-energy, General Atomics and Westinghouse for HALEU Fuel Distribution
The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen five advanced reactor developers—Oklo, TerraPower, X-energy, General Atomics, and Westinghouse—to receive the first domestic batches of HALEU fuel, marking a critical step toward next-gen nuclear deployment.
🔗 https://www.energy.gov/articles/us-department-energy-distribute-first-amounts-haleu-us-advanced-reactor-developers
Moltex Canada Continues Project Development Despite UK Parent’s Collapse
Moltex Canada has confirmed that its clean energy project in New Brunswick will continue unaffected, despite the UK-based Moltex Energy being placed into administration. The Canadian team insists it remains fully funded and committed to advancing its SMR programme.
🔗 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-moltex-canada-pushes-on-with-nuclear-project-as-uk-parent-struggles/
Aalo Unveils Microreactor Designed for Power-Hungry Data Centres
U.S. startup Aalo Atomics has revealed a compact, modular microreactor system specifically developed to meet the energy demands of hyperscale data centres. The company’s new design promises scalability, 24/7 uptime, and plug-and-play deployment.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/aalo-reveals-microreactor-solution-for-data-centres
NuScale Launches SMR Simulator for Training Engineers at UNLV
NuScale Power has unveiled a fully operational control room simulator for its SMR technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The simulator will support next-gen nuclear workforce training and promote academic–industry collaboration.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/nuscale-unveils-smr-control-room-simulator-at-unlv/
Holtec CEO Calls for Nuclear Energy Renaissance in India
Holtec International CEO Dr. Kris Singh has reiterated the company’s commitment to helping India scale its nuclear ambitions, calling for a renaissance in clean baseload energy and offering U.S.–India collaboration to deploy SMRs and advanced reactors.
🔗 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/india-needs-nuclear-energy-renaissance-us-ready-to-help-holtec-ceo-kris-singh/articleshow/120246833.cms?from=mdr
X-energy and Dow Apply for Permit for First U.S. HALEU-Fueled SMR Plant
X-energy, in partnership with Dow, has submitted a construction permit application for the proposed Xe-100 SMR project in Texas, which will become the first HALEU-fueled reactor in the U.S. if approved. The plant aims to supply both electricity and steam to Dow’s chemical site.
🔗 https://www.enr.com/articles/60559-dow-x-energy-seek-permit-for-long-mott-nuclear-project-in-texas
Type One Energy Begins Testing Advanced Fusion Magnet for Stellarator Design
Type One Energy has begun testing its first fusion magnet, a key milestone in developing its stellarator-based fusion system. The company aims to deliver a low-disruption, continuous-output fusion solution as it moves toward prototype development.
🔗 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250407673880/en/Type-One-Energy-Begins-Testing-Advanced-Fusion-Magnet-for-Stellarators
UK Receives SMR Bids from 6 Developers Including Rolls-Royce and GE Hitachi
Six companies, including Rolls-Royce SMR, GE Hitachi, and Holtec, have submitted bids in the UK’s SMR selection process. The government will select a shortlist later this year as it accelerates plans to integrate small modular reactors into the national energy mix.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/tenders-submitted-in-uk-smr-selection-process
While the Italian government had expressed interest in supporting Newcleo, several key ministers have now voiced strong opposition to the proposed investment. The pushback adds uncertainty to Newcleo’s ambitions to build lead-cooled fast reactors as part of Italy’s nuclear comeback.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/italian-ministers-oppose-newcleo-funding/
DOE Selects Oklo, TerraPower, X-energy, General Atomics and Westinghouse for HALEU Fuel Distribution
The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen five advanced reactor developers—Oklo, TerraPower, X-energy, General Atomics, and Westinghouse—to receive the first domestic batches of HALEU fuel, marking a critical step toward next-gen nuclear deployment.
🔗 https://www.energy.gov/articles/us-department-energy-distribute-first-amounts-haleu-us-advanced-reactor-developers
Moltex Canada Continues Project Development Despite UK Parent’s Collapse
Moltex Canada has confirmed that its clean energy project in New Brunswick will continue unaffected, despite the UK-based Moltex Energy being placed into administration. The Canadian team insists it remains fully funded and committed to advancing its SMR programme.
🔗 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-moltex-canada-pushes-on-with-nuclear-project-as-uk-parent-struggles/
Aalo Unveils Microreactor Designed for Power-Hungry Data Centres
U.S. startup Aalo Atomics has revealed a compact, modular microreactor system specifically developed to meet the energy demands of hyperscale data centres. The company’s new design promises scalability, 24/7 uptime, and plug-and-play deployment.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/aalo-reveals-microreactor-solution-for-data-centres
NuScale Launches SMR Simulator for Training Engineers at UNLV
NuScale Power has unveiled a fully operational control room simulator for its SMR technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The simulator will support next-gen nuclear workforce training and promote academic–industry collaboration.
🔗 https://www.neimagazine.com/news/nuscale-unveils-smr-control-room-simulator-at-unlv/
Holtec CEO Calls for Nuclear Energy Renaissance in India
Holtec International CEO Dr. Kris Singh has reiterated the company’s commitment to helping India scale its nuclear ambitions, calling for a renaissance in clean baseload energy and offering U.S.–India collaboration to deploy SMRs and advanced reactors.
🔗 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/india-needs-nuclear-energy-renaissance-us-ready-to-help-holtec-ceo-kris-singh/articleshow/120246833.cms?from=mdr
X-energy and Dow Apply for Permit for First U.S. HALEU-Fueled SMR Plant
X-energy, in partnership with Dow, has submitted a construction permit application for the proposed Xe-100 SMR project in Texas, which will become the first HALEU-fueled reactor in the U.S. if approved. The plant aims to supply both electricity and steam to Dow’s chemical site.
🔗 https://www.enr.com/articles/60559-dow-x-energy-seek-permit-for-long-mott-nuclear-project-in-texas
Type One Energy Begins Testing Advanced Fusion Magnet for Stellarator Design
Type One Energy has begun testing its first fusion magnet, a key milestone in developing its stellarator-based fusion system. The company aims to deliver a low-disruption, continuous-output fusion solution as it moves toward prototype development.
🔗 https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250407673880/en/Type-One-Energy-Begins-Testing-Advanced-Fusion-Magnet-for-Stellarators
UK Receives SMR Bids from 6 Developers Including Rolls-Royce and GE Hitachi
Six companies, including Rolls-Royce SMR, GE Hitachi, and Holtec, have submitted bids in the UK’s SMR selection process. The government will select a shortlist later this year as it accelerates plans to integrate small modular reactors into the national energy mix.
🔗 https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/tenders-submitted-in-uk-smr-selection-process
