Blykalla and VTT Partner to Advance Nordic SMR Technology Swedish startup Blykalla has joined forces with Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre to accelerate the development and licensing of Blykalla’s SEALER lead-cooled small modular reactor, targeting first deployment in the Nordic region.
Texas Launches Initiative to Become Advanced Nuclear Hub Texas is rolling out a coordinated effort to attract nuclear startups, research labs, and developers, aiming to establish the state as a national center for advanced nuclear technology.
Indonesia Engages with Six Nations on First Nuclear Power Project Indonesia is in active talks with vendors from Russia, China, the US, UK, France, and South Korea to develop its first nuclear power plant, reflecting a strategic push toward energy diversification and decarbonization.
Thorizon and Copenhagen Atomics Team Up on Molten Salt Storage Integration Dutch reactor developer Thorizon is partnering with Copenhagen Atomics to combine molten salt energy storage systems with Thorizon’s reactor design, aiming to deliver stable, dispatchable clean power.
Aalo Atomics Raises $100M to Launch Mass Production of Sodium Reactors US startup Aalo Atomics has secured $100 million in funding to begin mass production of its sodium fast reactors, designed for rapid deployment and high scalability across commercial and industrial energy sectors.
Poland Signs New Agreement with US to Advance First Nuclear Plant Poland has deepened cooperation with the United States to support the construction of its first large-scale nuclear power plant, marking a significant step forward in the country’s clean energy transition.
Zap Energy’s New Fusion Prototype ‘Norm’ Shows Promising Early Potential Fusion startup Zap Energy is developing a novel reactor prototype dubbed “Norm”, which could outperform existing designs in cost and compactness. The company says Norm represents a major leap toward practical fusion energy.
Utility Global and Hanwha Expand Biogas-to-Hydrogen Partnership Utility Global and Hanwha Construction Division have announced deeper collaboration to scale hydrogen production from wastewater-derived biogas, aiming to provide an affordable, decentralized alternative to conventional hydrogen sources.