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Canada's Terrestrial Energy Plans to Split IMSR Licensing to Accelerate Conventional Facility Construction and Financing

Recently, Canadian nuclear innovation company Terrestrial Energy announced that it has submitted a key topical report to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The company plans to license its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) power plant as two separate parts—the nuclear facility and the Thermal and Electric Facility (TEF)—allowing the non-nuclear portion to be built and operated as a conventional industrial project before obtaining nuclear licensing. It is understood that the IMSR, as a Generation IV small modular reactor, uses molten salt as both fuel and coolant, and can directly supply heat to industrial facilities or be used for power generation. If the topical report is approved, the site-customizable TEF facilities will not be classified as nuclear facilities, thereby allowing developers to...

2026-10-22

Zhejiang Ziming Cryogenics Secures Investment from Two Major Central Energy SOEs to Scale Up Fusion Cryogenic Systems

Recently, Zhejiang Ziming Cryogenics Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a new round of financing. This round brought together multiple institutions including the CNNC Science and Technology Innovation Fund under China National Nuclear Corporation and the Oriental Zhongying High-end Energy Equipment Fund managed by Dongfang Electric Group in partnership with Bank of China Asset Management, marking the capital market's strong recognition of the company's breakthroughs in bottleneck cryogenic technologies and engineering applications. Founded in 2022, Ziming Cryogenics has long been dedicated to the research and development of ultra-low temperature technologies and core equipment, specializing in complete cryogenic system solutions, high-capacity Stirling cryocoolers, ultra-low temperature precision control valves, and cryogenic pumps and fans. Currently, its kilowatt-class Stirling cryocoolers, covering...

2026-10-21

Three Top U.S. Universities Form Academic Consortium to Bridge Nuclear Workforce Gap

Recently, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Arizona State University, and Purdue University jointly established the New Nuclear Academic Consortium (NNAC), aiming to build a national collaborative network to address the growing workforce shortage in the U.S. nuclear energy sector. With surging U.S. electricity demand and the accelerated deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, the industry's demand for interdisciplinary talent with backgrounds in systems engineering, supply chain management, thermodynamics, and nuclear safety regulation...

2026-10-20

South Africa Advances High-Purity Low-Enriched Uranium Cooperation as Quantum Leap Energy Partners with Necsa to Build Facility

On October 19, 2026, Quantum Leap Energy, a subsidiary of U.S. advanced isotope technology company ASP Isotopes, and South Africa's state-owned nuclear energy company (Necsa) formally signed a binding letter of intent to establish a joint venture at the Pelindaba site in South Africa to jointly develop, finance, build and operate a test bench and commercial facility for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). It is understood that in the joint venture, Quantum Leap Energy will hold approximately 80% equity and be responsible for overall operations and fundraising, while Necsa will hold approximately 20% equity and provide site access, nuclear safety and regulatory support. The two parties also plan to sign an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...

2026-10-20

US SMR Developers Deepen EPC Partnerships to Reduce FOAK and Scaled Deployment Risks

Recently, US small modular reactor (SMR) developers have been accelerating the establishment of strategic partnerships with large engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms to address first-of-a-kind (FOAK) construction challenges and reduce deployment risks, thereby meeting the surging electricity demand from data centers. It is understood that, as most SMR startups lack civil construction and site management experience for large industrial facilities, institutions such as the Breakthrough Institute recommend that developers partner with EPC giants possessing decades of nuclear power experience to compensate for shortcomings in concrete pouring, site grading, and on-site construction management. For example, Holtec selected Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction (HDEC) as its SM...

2026-10-21

Vietnam and Canada Deepen Cooperation in Nuclear Energy Development; Canada Promotes CANDU Heavy Water Reactor Technology

Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam, met with Jim Nickel, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, on October 16 in Hanoi, and held bilateral working talks with a delegation from AtkinsRéalis Engineering Group led by Todd Smith, Vice President of Nuclear Power Business Development of Canada. The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on key topics including the peaceful uses of atomic energy, research and development of clean and low-carbon technologies, and joint training of nuclear-related professionals, aiming to advance practical cooperation between the two countries in the civilian nuclear energy field. Le Xuan...

2026-10-18

Rosatom Joins Forces with Prosoft-Systems and Reglab to Deepen Cooperation, Boosting Gen IV Nuclear Power and Industrial Autonomous Automation

During the Russian Energy Week international forum held in Moscow, JSC Rusatom Automated Control Systems (RASU), the core management entity of Rosatom's Automation Control Systems and Electrical Engineering Division, formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Prosoft-Systems LLC and its controlled subsidiary Reglab LLC. The parties will deeply integrate their technological expertise in industrial-grade hardware development, software development, and turnkey control system engineering deployment...

2026-10-18

Unit 1 of Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is planned to start criticality before the end of the year

Recently, Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, stated that the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey is expected to be officially loaded with fuel and achieve first criticality (i.e., the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction) in the second half of December this year, pushing the project to formally transition from the construction phase to the commissioning and startup phase. It is understood that the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant is Turkey's first nuclear power plant. The project plans to build 4 Russian VVER-1200 Generation III reactors, with a total investment exceeding US$20 billion, fully funded and constructed by Rosatom under the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) model....

2026-10-17

The 5th National Nuclear Energy System Welding Vocational Skills Competition Was Successfully Held

Recently, the 5th National Nuclear Energy System Welding Vocational Skills Competition was successfully held in Nanjing, Jiangsu. The event was guided by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (National Nuclear Safety Administration), hosted by the China Nuclear Energy Association and the China Employment Training Technical Instruction Center, organized by China National Nuclear Corporation, and co-organized by China Nuclear Industry Construction Co., Ltd. and China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co., Ltd. A total of 129 contestants from 32 key units across the national nuclear energy industry competed on the same stage. After four days of intense competition, Zhang Chuangye from China Nuclear Industry 23 Construction Co., Ltd., and Li Wenjie and Zhou Wei from China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co., Ltd. won first prize in the individual awards; China Nuclear...

2026-10-17

Pre-Project Geotechnical Investigation Launched for Units 5 and 6 of Kakrapar Nuclear Power Station in India

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) announced that geotechnical investigations have officially commenced at the site of Units 5 and 6 of the Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant in Gujarat, marking a key early-stage development milestone for these two indigenously designed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) projects. Meanwhile, the Nuclear Fuels Complex is manufacturing steam generator tubes to support the fleet construction programme, and India's indigenous Small Modular Reactor programme has also reached an important...

2026-10-17

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Comprehensively Advance Maritime Applications of Commercial Nuclear Energy Technology

Recently, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Office of Nuclear Energy of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly advancing the deep application and industrial deployment of commercial nuclear energy technology in the maritime sector. Under the agreement, both parties will jointly manage the newly established Maritime Nuclear Applications Group (MNAG), providing comprehensive support for projects at the technical, regulatory, economic, and policy levels. It is understood that this collaboration covers floating platform nuclear energy systems, nuclear-powered commercial vessels, and the ports, shipyards, and industrial bases required to support the construction, operation, and maintenance of...

2026-10-15

Swiss Nuclear Forum Establishes Dedicated Nuclear Medicine Section to Help Optimize Regulatory Framework and Enhance Isotope Supply Security

Recently, the Swiss Nuclear Forum officially announced the establishment of a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Section, aimed at bringing together professional representatives from the pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific fields to jointly improve the framework conditions for nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment in Switzerland, strengthen the stable supply of radionuclides, and accelerate the clinical application of innovative medical procedures. The Section is established under the Swiss Nuclear Forum, headquartered in Olten, and will take over and continue the relevant work of the former Swiss Alliance for Innovation in Nuclear Medicine, and will position itself...

2026-10-15

Oklo Advances Construction of Groves-2 Forge Isotope Pilot Facility, Deepening Medical and Industrial Isotope Layout

Recently, U.S. nuclear technology startup Oklo announced that it will further advance the construction of the Groves-2 Forge isotope production and processing pilot facility. Located in Texas, the facility aims to build on the successful demonstration experience of the company's previous Groves Isotope Testing Reactor to comprehensively expand irradiation, processing, purification, and commercialization readiness capabilities for key isotopes. It is understood that the Groves-2 Forge facility will integrate cutting-edge hot cell processing capabilities, covering the full process chain including isotope separation, product recovery, packaging, and transportation. The facility's initial production focus will be on lutetium-177 (Lutetium-177) used for cancer radiopharmaceutical therapy and other important therapeutic isotopes...

2026-10-15

US Oak Ridge National Laboratory Develops 3D-Printed Composite Molds, Significantly Shortening Construction Cycles for Advanced Nuclear Power Plants

According to reports, the US Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and its partners have successfully developed new 3D-printed composite molds that can shorten the production cycle of specialized concrete formwork for nuclear facilities from approximately six months to about two weeks. The project, titled Advanced Composite Formwork for Accelerated High-Precision Nuclear Infrastructure Construction, was awarded the 2026 CAMX Combined Strength Award for its breakthroughs in additive manufacturing and advanced materials. It is understood that the technology has been fully...

2026-10-16

China's First Actinium-225 Mass Production Qualification Lands in Chongqing: SPIC Isotope Synergy Accelerates Breakthrough in High-End Medical Isotope Supply Chain Bottleneck

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently officially issued a Class A unsealed radioactive material radiation safety license to SPIC Isotope Synergy (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd. The issuance of this administrative license marks that the company has officially become the first enterprise in China with full-chain legal qualifications for the mass production, sales, and use of the medical isotope Actinium-225 (Ac-225), filling the gap in China's large-scale supply of novel targeted radionuclides. SPIC Isotope Synergy is located in Bafu Town, Chongqing High-tech Zone, and has been selected for the 2026 Chongqing Potential Unicorn Enterprise Cultivation List. The first phase of the project has a total investment of 918 million RMB, with core technical equipment relying on self-built 120 MeV and 50 MeV high-power medical proton cyclotrons.

2026-10-15