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[NuclearID]

Nuclear loop flushing has begun at China’s Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant Unit 4, a Hualong One reactor under construction in Hainan. The work is a key pre commissioning milestone before cold and hot functional testing. Changjiang Units 3 and 4 are scheduled to be fully operational in early 2027.

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[NuclearID]

The U.S. Department of Energy is in advanced negotiations with Exodys Energy, Flibe Energy, Oklo, SHINE Technologies and Standard Nuclear over potential allocations of nearly 20 metric tons of surplus plutonium for advanced nuclear fuel or reactor research and development.

Selected companies would finance DOE authorized recycling and processing facilities.

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[NuclearID]

Canada launched a national Nuclear Energy Strategy targeting construction of up to ten new large scale reactors, with two under construction by 2035 and five more planned or under development by 2040. The strategy also calls for an updated CANDU design, expanded uranium and nuclear fuel opportunities and doubling Canada’s nuclear workforce by 2050.

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[NuclearID]

ČEZ has established a new subsidiary, ČEZ Energy, beginning a restructuring intended to leave the company’s electricity generating assets including its nuclear plants and new nuclear projects under COMPLETE state ownership.

CEO Daniel Beneš said Czech nuclear investment through 2050 could exceed CZK 2 trillion, covering two new Dukovany units, potential large reactors at Temelín and SMRs at nuclear and former fossil generation sites.

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[NuclearID]

The U.S. Department of Energy issued a conditional $17.5 billion nuclear supply chain financing commitment intended to accelerate deployment of ten Westinghouse AP1000 reactors across five prospective project sites.

The financing would support long lead equipment procurement, with each site planned to host two 1.1 GW reactors.

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[NuclearID]

Canada and Ontario will support approximately $715 million in guaranteed financing allowing the seven Williams Treaties First Nations to eventually acquire a significant minority interest in the Darlington New Nuclear Project. The project plans four small modular reactors totaling 1,200 MW.

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[NuclearID]

The first end shield has been successfully unloaded at India’s Kaiga Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6. The 107 tonne component is the first major piece of reactor core equipment for the two Indian designed 700 MW pressurized heavy water reactors.

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[NuclearID]

Adani Group intends to develop as much as 10 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2035 through Adani Atomic Energy, potentially making it India’s largest private sector nuclear operator. Land has been identified, but project locations and reactor details were not disclosed.

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[NuclearID]

Great British Energy Nuclear says nearly £900 million in contracts have been awarded since 2023, with more than 70% going to UK registered companies. The Wylfa programme will deliver three Rolls Royce SMRs providing at least 1.4 GW and support around 3,000 onsite jobs at peak construction.

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[NuclearID]

AtkinsRéalis submitted a Notice of Intent to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, beginning formal preapplication engagement for the Enhanced CANDU 6. The natural uranium heavy water reactor produces more than 700 MW, with the company evaluating deployment opportunities with utilities, states and major power purchasers.

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[NuclearID]

Rosatom is studying sites and investment options for a modular spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant, with a decision due by the end of 2026. The first module is planned to process 400 tonnes annually within a decade and handle fuel from both thermal and fast reactors.

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[NuclearID]

Walmart signed its first nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation for about 176 MW from the Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, including 30 MW of expanded generating capacity. The supply will support Walmart’s planned high tech perishable distribution centre in Belvidere.

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[NuclearID]

The Philippine Department of Energy opened public consultation on proposed guidelines for conducting nuclear power generation capacity tenders covering the country’s first nuclear plant and succeeding projects.

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[NuclearID]

India’s Department of Atomic Energy reported that BHAVINI convened public and private industry representatives to support expansion of the country’s fast breeder reactor programme.

Discussions covered capacity expansion, domestic production, supply chains, quality and long term industry participation.

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[NuclearID]

Sweden decided the state will acquire 60 percent of Videberg Kraft, which plans new nuclear reactors at Ringhals.

Vattenfall and Industrikraft will each retain 20 percent, with the support package including state loans, two way contracts for difference, and risk and profit sharing.

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[NuclearID]

The City of Włocławek and Orlen Synthos Green Energy signed an agreement defining cooperation on construction of up to six BWRX-300 SMRs. Environmental and location studies are underway ahead of a future building permit application.

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[NuclearID]

Concreting continues for Paks II Unit 5, while excavation of the Unit 6 foundation pit remains on schedule. More than half of the approximately 500,000 cubic metres of soil has been removed, with work regularly inspected onsite by Hungary’s nuclear regulator.

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[NuclearID]

NuCube Energy entered a definitive business combination agreement with Launch Two Acquisition Corp that would make the microreactor developer publicly listed.

The transaction values NuCube at approximately $500 million before investment and could generate up to $125 million in gross proceeds.

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[NuclearID]

China’s National Energy Administration says 20 private enterprises have invested in 12 nuclear projects, with total investment exceeding RMB 55 billion and ownership stakes reaching as much as 20 percent. The agency intends to strengthen long term mechanisms for private participation in nuclear projects.

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[NuclearID]

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the IAEA signed a memorandum to strengthen cooperation on nuclear infrastructure, workforce development, small modular reactors and other advanced technologies. The framework will support countries considering the introduction of nuclear power.

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