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Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (CHUBU) announced today that it has agreed to invest in NuScale Power (NuScale), a U.S. developer of small modular reactors (SMRs). The investment is subject to regulatory approvals. NuScale was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company is developing a modular …

Xcel Energy announced today that it has received the necessary approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to extend operations of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant through 2040. The approval is a major step toward continuing to provide reliable, carbon-free energy for more than 500,000 customers across the Upper Midwest …

In a significant move towards bolstering energy resilience and sustainability for national security infrastructure, the Defense Logistics Agency Energy has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc. The advanced energy company has been tapped to power and heat the Eielson Air Force Base through the …

Could an AI prompt engineer help you get ahead at work? Shutterstock/BalanceFormCreative What is an ‘AI prompt engineer’ and does every company need one? Artificial intelligence is capable of amazing feats, from writing a novel to creating photorealistic art, but it seems that it isn’t so good at extracting exactly …

TerraPower revealed Wednesday that it has finalized the acquisition of a parcel of land in Kemmerer, Wyoming, which will serve as the site for the Natrium™ Reactor Demonstration Project. Chris Levesque, TerraPower’s CEO and President, stated that the acquisition represents a progression in the company’s mission to deliver dependable, clean …

Mirion Technologies has recently entered into a design contract with X-Energy Reactor Company. The collaboration primarily involves Mirion offering comprehensive design support for the Xe-100 Burn Up Measurement System (BUMS), an essential component in the fuel cycle of the Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR).  Understanding the BUMS The Burn Up …

Quebec’s Energy Minister, Pierre Fitzgibbon, expressed his support on Monday for Hydro-Québec’s recent decision to explore the possibility of reactivating the province’s sole nuclear power facility. The Minister’s comments came following the announcement by Hydro-Québec that they are considering restarting the Gentilly-2 reactor in Bécancour, Quebec, in response to the …

In a partnership announcement, IP3 Corporation and Green Energy Partners, LLC (GEP) have declared their collective intentions to lead Virginia into a greener future. The two companies are coming together to inaugurate the Surry Green Energy Center, LLC. Their mission? To address Virginia’s industrial and baseload energy needs innovatively. Central …

In an endeavor to streamline the regulatory process for communities seeking low-cost and clean energy solutions, the State of Alaska has recently implemented new regulations concerning nuclear microreactor power generation. These regulations were set in motion by the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 177 into law by Governor Dunleavy in …

BWX Technologies, Inc. has been chosen to deliver a cutting-edge nuclear reactor engine and fuel for a revolutionary space project by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This collaboration signifies a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for advancements in propulsion technology. At the vanguard of technological …