Nuclear Energy

Legislative moves across three US states are accelerating nuclear expansion, with New Jersey, Kentucky, and Texas introducing measures to remove regulatory barriers, strengthen project readiness, and support advanced reactor deployment. The developments signal a coordinated push to increase energy...

France-based Framatome has entered into a strategic agreement with four European energy companies ČEZ, Fortum, MVM Paks NPP and Slovenské elektrárne to advance the development of a fully European fuel solution for VVER-type nuclear reactors. The initiative comes as...

Rolls-Royce SMR has moved to deepen its collaboration with Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik AB through a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking a step forward in the broader SMR rollout strategy. The agreement is intended to reinforce...

Microsoft has unveiled an AI for nuclear collaboration with Nvidia, positioning the partnership as a response to mounting energy demand and inefficiencies in traditional project delivery. The initiative is designed to introduce end-to-end digital tools that streamline permitting, accelerate...

The UK government has announced a comprehensive reform of its nuclear regulatory and planning framework, aiming to accelerate project delivery timelines and reduce costs while maintaining environmental safeguards. The move follows an independent review led by John Fingleton, which...

France has formally published its third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE3), setting out the country’s energy strategy for 2026–2035 and confirming a decisive expansion of nuclear power alongside continued development of renewable generation. The plan, presented by Prime Minister Sébastien...

Amentum, a US defence and engineering firm, announced on January 27, 2026 that it had secured UK nuclear power plants contracts with EDF valued at up to $730 million (about £540 million). The agreements cover engineering and technical services...