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High-Temperature neutron flux detectors for Generation IV reactors and SMRs
A new report from the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, U.S. Nuclear Innovation in a Global Economy: Updating an Outdated National Security Framework, argues for the repeal of the Atomic Energy Act’s restriction on foreign ownership, control, or domination of nuclear reactors—the so-called FOCD provision.
Here is a recap of recent industry happenings:ADVANCED REACTOR MARKETPLACE Supply chain contract signed for AuroraOklo, the California-based developer of the Aurora Powerhouse sodium-cooled...
Quality is key: Investing in advanced nuclear research for tomorrow’s grid
As the energy sector faces mounting pressure to grow at an unprecedented pace while maintaining reliability and affordability, nuclear technology remains an essential component of the...
Stellaria applies to build a molten salt reactor prototype in France
French advanced reactor developer Stellaria has formally submitted an application with the French government for authorization to build a prototype of its fast breeder molten salt reactor...
DOE looks to streamline worker safety and health regs
The Department of Energy is considering revisions to its regulations covering worker safety and health to help expedite the development of new nuclear reactors under its Reactor Pilot...
Kairos Power finalizes contract on HALEU for Hermes
Kairos Power has finalized a contract with the Department of Energy to receive high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) from the agency for the company’s Hermes low-power demonstration...
Webinar: UMich’s The Reactor Around the Corner
The latest report from the University of Michigan Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program’s Technology Assessment Project (TAP) will be the focus of a webinar on December 11, from...
X-energy raises $700M in latest funding round
Advanced reactor developer X-energy has announced that it has closed an oversubscribed Series D financing round of approximately $700 million. The funding proceeds are expected to be used to...
Coming up: The 4th annual ARCSC workshop
The 4th Annual Advanced Reactor Codes and Standards Collaborative (ARCSC) Workshop will take place on December 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). The event, which will be hosted at the...
NRC extends comment period for X-energy’s TX-1 fuel facility
Due to the days lost to the government shutdown, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the public comment period for a draft environmental impact statement for the TX-1 advanced...
Construction begins on X-energy’s Oak Ridge advanced fuel facility
Small modular reactor developer X-energy and its subsidiary TRISO-X announced yesterday the start of aboveground construction for its TX-1 advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility in Oak...
