SMRs

Westinghouse signs MOU with BWXT Canada for AP1000, AP300 projects

Under the agreement, BWXT Canada has the potential to manufacture key AP1000 and AP300 reactor components, including steam generators, reactor vessels, pressure vessels and heat exchangers.

Nuclear microreactors offer promising future for district energy

Microreactors offer a scalable, zero-carbon solution to transform fossil-dependent systems into resilient, sustainable power networks, Kevin Fox of Burns & McDonnell says.

Is Texas ready for advanced nuclear? Governor Abbott thinks so

In August 2023, Gov. Abbott directed Texas regulators to form a working group to study and plan for the use of advanced nuclear reactors in the state. That report is now ready.

Appalachian Power wants to bring small modular reactors to Virginia

The identified site is on company-owned Joshua Falls property in Campbell County, Virginia, and Appalachian Power now plans to begin the early site permit application process.

Aecon to beef up nuclear capabilities with acquisition of United Engineers & Constructors

United provides end-to-end engineering, planning and program and construction management services to nuclear and conventional power clients.

DOE opens applications for $900M for next gen nuclear tech deployment

DOE plans to use this funding to spur the deployment of advanced reactor technologies across the country and encourage follow-on reactor projects.

Amazon signs multiple agreements to develop nuclear projects

Three new agreements will support the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors as Amazon seeks to power the growing demands of its data centers.

Dominion Energy Virginia takes ‘all of the above’ approach in latest resource plan

Nearly 80% of the plan’s incremental power generation over the next 15 years is carbon-free, including 3,400 MW of new offshore wind, 12,000 MW of new solar, and 4,500 MW of new battery storage.

SMRs

Three new agreements will support the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors as Amazon seeks to power the growing demands of its data centers. …

Nearly 80% of the plan’s incremental power generation over the next 15 years is carbon-free, including 3,400 MW of new offshore wind, 12,000 MW of new solar, an…

DOE awards six contracts to build out U.S. advanced nuclear fuel supply chain

These contracts are meant to allow the selected companies to bid on work for deconversion services, a critical component of the HALEU supply chain….

Report explores use cases for advanced nuclear energy

The report offers an overview of potential alternative use cases for advanced nuclear energy, highlighting considerations and questions for state utility regula…

Canada invests $13.6M to advance small modular reactor research

The funding went to nine research projects intended to promote the commercial development of small modular reactors (SMRs)…

Curtiss-Wright, Westinghouse sign agreement aimed at Canadian nuclear deployments

The MoU leverages Curtiss-Wright’s portfolio of nuclear power equipment, technology and services to complement Westinghouse’s resources in new build opportu…