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Today, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, Valar Atomics’ advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration.

Today, as part of the U.S. Department of Energy Reactor Pilot Program, Antares Nuclear’s advanced reactor design, the Mark-0, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at DOE's Idaho National Laboratory.

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors in the United States.

“Nuclear Dominance — 3 by 33” campaign enlists industry partners to secure the nation’s nuclear fuel supply chain.

DOE seeks proposals from industry on plans to leverage the DOE authorization process to design, construct, and operate nuclear fuel recycling, processing, and fuel fabrication to support the deployment of advanced reactors.

Awardees include some of the country’s most elite research teams whose work will help the United States remain a global leader in nuclear energy innovation.

DOME is a first-of-its-kind facility that will enable the rapid development, testing and demonstration of privately developed advanced nuclear reactors.

University-led projects will grow training and certification opportunities for future nuclear energy workforce.

Milestone test case shows the potential role AI can play in improving the efficiency and accuracy of nuclear technology licensing applications.

New initiative aims to increase nuclear power output through uprates and restarts