Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NRC construction permit issuance expected in September for the Natura-funded molten salt reactor at ACU

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Donnerstag, Juni 13, 2024
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Multimedia, Student, Physics, Safety, NRC, Chemistry, Water, Engineering, Licensure, Abilene Christian University, Texas A&M University, Molten salt reactor, University, Research, Biochemistry, ACU, Uranium mining

The reactor will be the first deployment of Natura's 1 megawatt thermal molten salt reactor system, the Natura MSR-1, and is the first liquid-fueled molten salt reactor design ever reviewed by the NRC.

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  • The reactor will be the first deployment of Natura's 1 megawatt thermal molten salt reactor system, the Natura MSR-1, and is the first liquid-fueled molten salt reactor design ever reviewed by the NRC.
  • In its environmental assessment, conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the NRC issued a finding of "no significant impact.
  • Issuance of a construction permit in September will enable the Natura team to begin fabrication of the historic liquid-fueled molten salt reactor.
  • Natura's first reactor design, Natura MSR-1, is the basis of the first liquid salt-fueled molten salt reactor design ever reviewed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Laser Photonics and Brokk To Co-Host Table at 2024 RadWaste Summit 2.0

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
Hardware, Other Defense, Construction & Property, Aerospace, Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, Nuclear, Defense, Urban Planning, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Machinery, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Other Construction & Property, Engineering, Partnership, Transport, Brokkr, Organization, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, LPC, Marquee, Government, Participation, Safety, Radioactive waste, Clean technology, Renewable energy

Set to take place from June 3 to June 5 in Louisville, Kentucky, the event combines the RadWaste Summit and the Decommissioning Strategy Forum.

Key Points: 
  • Set to take place from June 3 to June 5 in Louisville, Kentucky, the event combines the RadWaste Summit and the Decommissioning Strategy Forum.
  • "We look forward to attending this year's RadWaste Summit with Brokk following the announcement of our technology partnership earlier this year and are excited to capitalize on this unique opportunity alongside them," said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.
  • At the RadWaste Summit, LPC will present a selection of its laser cleaning systems, including the CleanTech LPC-200-CTHD and the CleanTech LPC-1500-AC.
  • CleanTech Laser Blasting products by Laser Photonics provide industry professionals with eco-friendly, cost-effective and time-efficient systems for industrial cleaning.

Nuclear Fuels Announces Resumption of Drilling at Its Kaycee ISR Uranium Project, Powder River Basin, Wyoming

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Montag, April 29, 2024
Gamma, ICP-MS, Uranium, News, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, State government, National Instrument 43-101, Federation, Fuel pump, PRB, National instrument, ISR, CPG, Uranium mining

To view the Kaycee uranium drill program video please visit: Kaycee Project- Nuclear Fuels (youtube.com) and for more frequent updates, follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Key Points: 
  • To view the Kaycee uranium drill program video please visit: Kaycee Project- Nuclear Fuels (youtube.com) and for more frequent updates, follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • The Kaycee Project, under Nuclear Fuels, represents the first time since the early 1980's that the entire district is controlled by one company.
  • Wyoming is a proven and prolific uranium producer with a pro-energy government and established regulatory regime for the permitting and extraction of uranium through ISR technology.
  • Comparisons of U3O8 Gamma log and ICP-MS assays of Powder River Basin core samples indicate that U3O8 Gamma is comparable to ICP-MS uranium assay in the Powder River Basin.

X-energy Awarded $148.5 Million Investment Tax Credit for First-of-a-Kind TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
Other Energy, Utilities, Nuclear, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Construction & Property, White House, Federal Government, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Green Technology, Public Policy, Government, Congress, Average revenue per user, DOE, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Safety, Treasury, TRISO, Primary energy, Nuclear energy, Internal Revenue Service, Commission, Inflation, Industrialisation, NRC

X Energy, LLC (“X-energy”) has been awarded a $148.5 million tax credit for the construction by its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRISO-X LLC (“TRISO-X”), of a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility (“TX-1”) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • X Energy, LLC (“X-energy”) has been awarded a $148.5 million tax credit for the construction by its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRISO-X LLC (“TRISO-X”), of a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility (“TX-1”) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
  • The 215,000-square-foot TX-1 fuel fabrication facility is designed to produce up to 714,000 pebbles per year along with other nuclear fuel products.
  • TRISO-X has operated a pilot nuclear fuel fabrication facility at ORNL since 2016, serving as a demonstration facility of the company’s patented TRISO fabrication processes.
  • ARDP is also providing support for the development of TX-1, and the initial TRISO-X nuclear fuel produced in Oak Ridge will be used for the project.

Global Small Modular Reactor Market for Data Centers Industry Report 2024-2033: Hyperscale Data Centers to Dominate the Market, Opportunities with Favorable Policy Implications for SMRs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Risk, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Certification, NuScale Power, Country, Region, Research, Transport, Carbon, SMR, Nuclear energy, Data management, NRC, Organization, Growth, Renewable energy

The hyperscale data centers segment leads the global small modular reactor market for data centers, driven by increasing demand for cleaner energy in data management, cloud services, and digital transformation.

Key Points: 
  • The hyperscale data centers segment leads the global small modular reactor market for data centers, driven by increasing demand for cleaner energy in data management, cloud services, and digital transformation.
  • The global small modular reactor market for data centers is growing at a prominent rate, with many players competing for market share.
  • The small modular reactor market for data centers is characterized by the presence of companies developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and new-age start-ups.
  • The small modular reactor market for data centers is attracting significant investment, driven by its innovative approach and the burgeoning demand for energy security and sustainability.

Constellation Seeks License to Operate Dresden Clean Energy Center for an Additional 20 Years

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
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This is more clean energy than all of Illinois’ wind and solar facilities have produced to date.

Key Points: 
  • This is more clean energy than all of Illinois’ wind and solar facilities have produced to date.
  • Nuclear energy plants are the only carbon-free, baseload energy resources that can operate 24/7 in all weather conditions.
  • “Constellation’s Dresden Clean Energy Center is an economic engine for Grundy County and the surrounding communities,” said Nancy Norton, president and CEO of Grundy County Economic Development.
  • In February, Constellation announced it is seeking license renewal for its Clinton Clean Energy Center in Central Illinois.

Curtiss-Wright Completes Acquisition of WSC, Inc.

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
Maritime, Engineering, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Energy, Government Technology, Nuclear, Defense, University, WSC, Risk, NRC, ASMR, Curtiss-Wright, TerraPower, Acquisition, Sodium, United States Navy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Plant, CW, Power, Navy, Renewable energy

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of WSC, Inc. for approximately $34 million in cash.

Key Points: 
  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of WSC, Inc. for approximately $34 million in cash.
  • The acquired business will operate within Curtiss-Wright's Naval & Power segment.
  • In addition, generic simulators are used at universities, regulatory agencies, training centers and plants to offer classroom-based training on the operation of nuclear plants under normal and abnormal conditions.
  • WSC, which was founded in 1995 and employs approximately 45 people, maintains operations in Frederick, MD.

NuScale Power Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
Nuclear, Alternative Energy, Energy, Electricity, Certification, NRC, Webcast, SDA, NuScale Power, Engineering, Watt, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Hydrogen, Event, SMR, Forging, Ammonia, Renewable energy

NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR), the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR), the industry-leading provider of proprietary and innovative advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • NuScale technology was selected by Standard Power to support the development of two SMR-powered facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  • The facilities are planned to produce nearly 2 GW of clean energy through the deployment of 24 NuScale Power Modules.
  • As NuScale accelerates its commercialization efforts, it is also initiating the manufacture of NuScale Power Modules.

Excel Services Corporation Announces Multiple Strategic New Hires & Promotions

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Montag, März 11, 2024
Growth, General counsel, NuScale Power, Senior, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Management

HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Excel Services Corporation ("Excel") is pleased to announce significant additions to its leadership team as part of its strategic growth initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Excel Services Corporation ("Excel") is pleased to announce significant additions to its leadership team as part of its strategic growth initiatives.
  • These appointments are set to drive the company's expansion and development of new business lines both in the U.S. and internationally.
  • Mr. Andersen has been a senior executive supporting U.S. and international operations at Excel since 2018.
  • Excel looks forward to the innovative strategies and dynamic leadership these individuals will bring to their roles."

New Breakthrough Institute Report Details Pathway for Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Improve Public Engagement

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Donnerstag, März 7, 2024
Stakeholder (corporate), Breakthrough, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, External, Agency, Communication, Management system, BTI, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Congress, Public, NRC, Audit

BERKELEY, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from the Breakthrough Institute identifies key challenges the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) faces in engaging the public and provides detailed recommendations for improvement.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from the Breakthrough Institute identifies key challenges the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) faces in engaging the public and provides detailed recommendations for improvement.
  • Despite recent statements by the NRC that improving public engagement is a priority, substantial barriers remain.
  • The report, titled “Improving Nuclear Regulatory Commission Public Engagement,” provides a well-informed starting point for NRC to better engage the public.
  • That is why the detailed feedback in this report, based on substantial engagement with the NRC, is so valuable.”
    To read the full report, click here .