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- 1NuScale contracts Doosan Enerbility for SMR reactor coolant system▼NuScale has signed a contract with Doosan Enerbility to manufacture an upper reactor coolant system for the NuScale Powe
NuScale has signed a contract with South Korea's Doosan Enerbility to manufacture an upper reactor coolant system for the NuScale Power Module, its small modular reactor design. The deal advances manufacturing of key components for NuScale's SMR programme, which aims to deploy modular nuclear reactors. Industry watchers see it as another step in scaling up supply chains for next-generation nuclear technology.
- 2TÜPRAŞ signs US deal to study small nuclear reactors●TÜPRAŞ has signed an agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency to fund technical assistance to assess the poten
Turkish refiner TÜPRAŞ has signed an agreement with the US Trade and Development Agency, which will fund technical assistance to assess whether small modular reactors could supply energy for the company's refining processes. The move signals growing interest among industrial players in nuclear power as a low-carbon energy source for heavy industry.
- 3US regulator nears decision on Xe-100 reactor construction permit●The US NRC says there will soon be a construction permit announcement after it finished its safety review for the Xe-100
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed its safety review of the Xe-100 small modular reactor, which is proposed for deployment in Texas, and says a construction permit announcement is coming soon. The move marks a key regulatory step for the advanced reactor design, developed by X-energy, and is being watched closely by observers of the US nuclear industry as a potential milestone for next-generation reactor deployment.
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Kazakhstan has opened a small modular reactor simulator to train personnel for its nuclear energy programme. The facility will help prepare specialists to operate advanced reactor technology as the country develops plans for nuclear power generation. It marks a practical step in Kazakhstan's broader push to build domestic nuclear expertise.
- 5Texas small modular reactor plant reaches final permitting stage●Texas SMR plant moves to final permitting stage
A planned small modular reactor plant in Texas has moved into the final permitting stage, according to a report by World Nuclear News. The development marks a key regulatory milestone for the project, bringing it closer to construction approval. Small modular reactors are attracting attention in the United States as a lower-cost, faster-to-build alternative to large nuclear plants, and progress on permitting is being closely watched by the energy industry.
- 6NuScale Power Stock Has Best Day In Over Four Months▼SMR Stock Clocks Best Day In Over 4 Months: Retail Feels ‘Something Is Cooking’
Shares of NuScale Power, the small modular nuclear reactor company, posted their strongest single-day gain in more than four months, drawing attention from retail investors. Traders on stock discussion platforms are speculating that something significant may be developing behind the scenes at the company, though no specific news or announcement has been confirmed.
- 7Europe's Small Reactor Plans Need More Than Orders▼Europe's SMR Fleet Plans Need More Than Reactor Orders
Europe's ambitions to build a fleet of small modular reactors are being called into question, with analysts noting that placing reactor orders alone will not deliver a working SMR industry. Success depends on supply chains, regulatory approval, financing and skilled labour. The discussion highlights growing scepticism about whether announced SMR projects can move from paper to reality on schedule.
- 8Hyundai Engineering to cooperate with US SMR developers▼Hyundai Engineering agrees to cooperate with US SMR developers
Hyundai Engineering has agreed to a cooperation deal with United States developers of small modular reactors. The agreement covers joint work on the emerging SMR sector, which is attracting growing commercial and government interest as countries pursue low-carbon nuclear power. Details of the partners, scope and timeline have not been disclosed.
- 9Oklo Stock Still Looks Reasonable After 176% Five-Year Run●Oklo (OKLO) Stock Looks Reasonable Following Its 176% Five Year Run
Oklo, the advanced nuclear energy company, has seen its shares climb roughly 176% over the past five years, yet analysts writing on Yahoo Finance argue the stock still trades at a reasonable valuation. The company is developing small modular reactors and has drawn attention as investor interest in nuclear power grows. Market watchers remain divided on whether the rally leaves room for further gains.