DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers
In a critical step aimed at bolstering advanced reactor development and their domestic nuclear fuel readiness, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its first round of allocations for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) under its HALEU Availability Program to five American nuclear developers.
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The Department of Energy Has an Opportunity to Support Innovation
Say “nuclear renaissance” and what comes to mind is new, advanced reactors, but radical innovation in the fuel supply chain would be crucial to a world with more nuclear power.
The Department of Energy, with a mandate to “re-shore” reactor fuel production, is facing a decision about the vast store of depleted uranium, left over from decades of low-efficiency enrichment work. If the DOE is bold, it could open the door to a third-generation enrichment technology. The moment is ripe as Western companies and governments seek to replace Russia as a supplier of enriched uranium.
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Canada Invests in the Next Generation of Canadian-Made, Clean, Affordable Nuclear Energy
News release
March 5, 2025 Cambridge, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Nuclear energy plays a pivotal role in the Canadian energy supply, contributing vital non-emitting electricity to the grid in Canada. That’s why the Government of Canada has been making strategic investments in nuclear energy at a time when there is a need for a resilient and secure energy supply and to ensure that Canada remains a global leader in the industry. Canada’s homegrown CANDU technology serves as the backbone of its nuclear fleet and has been exported globally to support our allies to achieve energy security, all while creating good jobs here at home.
The SMR Gamble: Betting on Nuclear to Fuel the Data Center Boom
by Sonal Patel at powermag.com
Data center power demand is accelerating, pushing the grid to its limits and prompting tech giants to bet on next-generation nuclear reactors. But given steep costs, regulatory hurdles, and uncertain scalability, is nuclear the future of data center energy—or just another high-stakes gamble?
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