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A Chinese research team developed PhosCage, a molecular material that extracts uranium from seawater at eight times the US target rate. The team converted the material into reusable beads capable of capturing significant amounts of nuclear fuel, potentially enabling large-scale ocean extraction.
The opposition Kuomintang called on President Lai Ching-te to apologize for his non-nuclear policy as regulators prepare to approve restarting the Maanshan Nuclear Plant. While the KMT claims this move validates their stance on energy security, the ruling DPP maintains that a public referendum is required before any restart occurs.
Nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar argues that India should integrate thorium-based fuel into its existing pressurised heavy water reactors to accelerate energy self-reliance. He contends this approach better addresses the nation's rapid power demand growth compared to the traditional three-stage nuclear programme timeline.
Swedish nuclear technology firm Studsvik has chosen GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Samsung C&T as strategic partners to develop the ReFirm nuclear project. The selected partners will develop an initial phase at Studsvik's sites in Sweden, marking immediate progress on permitting and financing for the initiative.
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled an ambitious plan to construct 5 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity, positioning New York as the third-largest nuclear generator in the nation. This move aims to ensure reliable power and lower costs while federal support grows for advanced reactor technologies.
Jefferies initiated coverage of nuclear stocks Cameco and BWX Technologies with Buy ratings on Thursday, driving shares up 3.7% and 2.9% respectively. The firm cited the global nuclear industry entering its strongest demand cycle, setting price targets of $138 for Cameco and $181 for BWXT.
AI expert Nilanjan Dey emphasized the necessity of clean, diverse data over synthetic alternatives at the QUEST-AI conference in India. BARC scientist S. Praveen Kumar proposed nuclear energy to meet the high electricity demands of future quantum-enhanced AI data centers.
The article argues that Sweden's upcoming election will determine the future of its nuclear energy expansion. It contrasts Energy Minister Ebba Busch's advocacy for new reactors to ensure industrial growth and energy independence with opposing political visions presented at the Almedalen festival.
The article argues that small modular nuclear reactors offer a stable, cost-effective solution to U.S. energy demands driven by AI data centers and electrification. It highlights the economic advantages of nuclear fuel over fossil fuels and notes growing corporate investment despite historical public safety concerns.
Private investors are urging the Indian government to classify nuclear power as green energy, enabling access to green bonds and blended financing. During a NITI Aayog consultation, industry leaders called for updates to sovereign and regulatory green finance frameworks to include nuclear projects, while highlighting the massive capital required to meet national capacity targets.