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Reactive Research: Illinois University, NANO Nuclear planning to build on-campus test reactor

The latest deal establishes the University of Illinois as a partner in the licensing, siting, public engagement and research operations of the KRONOS MMR.

U.S. Department of Energy to distribute first amounts of HALEU to U.S. advanced reactor developers

The U.S. Department of Energy today made conditional commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium to five U.S. nuclear developers to meet their near-term fuel needs.

Dow & X-Energy submit construction license to NRC for Texas site

Dow and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, TX.

SMR firms race to build a nuclear fuel supply chain

SMRs could help meet an expected surge in U.S. electricity demand coming from the expansion of power-hungry data centers but they are still in the development stage and unlikely to become commercially available until at least the end of the decade. As well as investing billions of dollars to develop this technology ahead of their rivals, SMR companies need to secure supplies of nuclear fuel.

Why AI data centers are turning to nuclear power

Facing increasing power requirements to meet artificial intelligence demand, a number of AI data center operators are turning to nuclear energy. But not all nuclear-powered AI data center projects are the same. This article discusses some of the distinctions.

These nuclear companies are leading the race to build advanced small reactors in the U.S.

The nuclear industry is racing to launch advanced small reactors by the early 2030s, aiming to meet the deep-pocketed technology sector’s growing need for electricity to fuel artificial intelligence.

Oklo reveals 75-MW reactor design, eyes late 2027 commercial deployment

A partnership with gas-fired power provider RPower will support “urgent” short-term needs for the advanced nuclear company’s data center customers, Oklo said Monday.

NANO reactor core block ready for testing

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc has assembled the first reactor core hardware of its ZEUS solid core battery reactor for initial non-nuclear testing.

Altman-backed Oklo sees Trump cutting red tape for nuclear power

US President Donald Trump is poised to slash regulatory hurdles for atomic power as artificial intelligence sends electricity demand soaring, according to the head of Oklo Inc.

Oklo appoints two new board members following Chris Wright’s confirmation as U.S. secretary of energy

Oklo Inc. has appointed Daniel Poneman and Michael Thompson to its Board of Directors.