Industry Accomplishment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reviewed and approved the Safety Design Strategy for the Radiant Kaleidos microreactor in the National Reactor Innovation Center’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments (NRIC-DOME) test bed. The Safety Design Strategy marks the initial stage in a comprehensive safety review process each microreactor developer will undertake prior to a fueled...

The ban on Russian uranium is speeding up the U.S.’s efforts to build a robust nuclear fuel supply chain. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign uranium and support the growth of domestic nuclear energy. Significant investments are being made to enhance enrichment capabilities and develop advanced reactors, which will boost energy security and...

TerraPower’s first Natrium advanced reactor is on track for a 2030 completion, despite concerns over the fuel supply.

USNC announces significant DOE awards for pylon experiments at INL’s DOME, signaling progress in nuclear research and development.

INL’s latest test facility attracts developers, fostering innovation and progress in nuclear technology development.

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) provides insights into the latest developments at the Nuclear Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC).

Radiant Nuclear unveils a major FEEED announcement, marking a significant step forward in the development of advanced reactor designs.

Westinghouse Nuclear secures a crucial DOE contract to advance the development of the eVinci Microreactor, a promising innovation in the nuclear energy landscape.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is currently working to recycle EBR-II spent fuel as part of a larger effort to make high-assay low-enriched uranium, commonly referred to as HALEU, more accessible to reactor developers to test and demonstrate their designs.

Earlier this year, the TerraPower Natrium Support Program at INL completed its first examination of irradiated experimental fuel sent from the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) to the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR).