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L&T partners with US firm for global nuclear power deployment

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to provide efficient clean energy solutions globally.  The partnership focuses on deploying nuclear power, especially in developing countries needing substantial carbon-free electricity. The collaboration will utilize CCTE’s ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life) fuel, designed for pressurized heavy water reactors like CANDU. This fuel combines thorium and high assay low-enriched uranium, aiming to cut operating costs…

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Dominion Energy and Amazon sign MoU for SMR development in Virginia

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Dominion Energy Virginia has entered into a partnership with Amazon to explore the advancement of small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology within Virginia.  The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop innovative structures for SMR projects, aiming to bring new sources of carbon-free energy to the state. Kevin Miller, Amazon’s global data centers vice-president, emphasized that nuclear energy’s safety and reliability align with Amazon’s goal to achieve net zero carbon by 2040….

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US commits $900 million for Gen III+ SMR technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has committed $900 million to advance the development and deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. This funding, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is aimed at accelerating the domestic nuclear industry and supporting national climate goals. The funding is divided into two categories. Tier 1, managed by the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), allocates up to $800…

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Ontario Power to operate Pickering nuclear units until 2026

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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted Ontario Power Generation (OPG) an extension to operate units 5 to 8 of the Pickering nuclear generating station (PNGS) until the end of 2026, extending the previous deadline of December 31, 2024. The extended permit allows OPG to run these units up to 305,000 equivalent full power hours (EFPH), an increase from the previous 295,000 EFPH limit. The amended licence includes a requirement for OPG to maintain…

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Seaspan to manufacture SMR components for Westinghouse

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Westinghouse Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seaspan to produce essential components for its AP1000 and AP300 small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership will support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and globally, including the manufacturing of components like pipe spools and steel structures. Seaspan’s expertise in large-scale custom fabrication positions the company to enter the nuclear sector. For each AP1000 unit built outside Canada, Westinghouse estimates a contribution of nearly C$1 billion…

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Nuclear Energy and the Future: A Journey Through Material Innovation

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Advancement of Nuclear Energy Through a Materials Engineering Perspective Climate change and diminishing fossil fuels have fostered the development of cleaner and more sustainable energy sources since the past half a century. Advancements in nuclear energy have been gaining renewed attention as a source of stable and non-intermittent energy. Advanced nuclear reactors, heralded as the next generation of nuclear technology, promise to deliver safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy. However, the success of these…