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ICYMI: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries —Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates — have significantly advanced their developmental, infrastructural, and governance capabilities over the past 15 years to align with their net-zero carbon emissions goals. In a new brief, nonresident fellow Osamah Alsayegh urges the GCC states to reevaluate the feasibility of a joint regional nuclear power plant as a clean and reliable energy solution. https://bit.ly/49OrDo7

ICYMI: The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) countries —Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates — have significantly advanced their developmental, infrastructural, and governance capabilities over the past 15 years to align with their net-zero carbon emissions goals. In a new brief, nonresident fellow Osamah Alsayegh urges the GCC states to reevaluate the feasibility of a joint regional nuclear power plant as a clean and reliable energy solution. https://bit.ly/49OrDo7

Canada has spent decades building our nuclear advantage, and now is the time to seize the opportunity—unrestricted by borders or technology. Partnerships like this one with BWXT Canada, combined with our world-class supply chain, position Canada to redefine what it means to be a global nuclear tier 1 nation. We can have it all - we can drive significant domestic economic growth, meet growing energy demands with reliable, clean, and affordable power, and lead the world in nuclear innovation. Exciting times for our industry, our province, and our country!

“Andrei Leontyev, Minister of Energy and Gas Supply of the Primorsky Territory, said: "Initially, we see the need for four floating power units to eliminate the energy shortage in the south ... in addition to small-scale nuclear energy, we also consider it necessary to create a nuclear power plant with two 600 MW units in the medium term for the development of our region." Exactly what Australia needs to develop our regions and value add our products before export to create wealth and jobs with clean reliable energy that will last more than 60 years. Lift our nuclear bans Albanese our economy is stagnating and our national security at risk!

‘Historic Procurement’ Will See Constellation’s Nuclear Plants Provide Power For US Government Agencies: Power company Constellation, which operates the largest fleet of commercial nuclear power plants in the US, has been awarded more than $1bn (€970m) in combined contracts by the US General Services Administration (GSA) to supply power to more than 13 government agencies. Under one of the contracts, which runs for 10-years and is worth $840m, the largest in GSA history, Constellation will supply the GSA with more than 1 million megawatt hours a year, beginning in 2025. A portion of the power will come from investments Constellation will make to increase output at its nuclear plants. GSA said the “historic procurement” locks in a cost-competitive, reliable supply of nuclear energy over a 10-year period, accelerating progress towards a carbon-free energy future while protecting taxpayers against future price increases.

The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan is set to become the first nuclear reactor in U.S. history to restart, after owners Holtec International secured a US $1.5 billion loan to bring the reactor back online in Q4 2025. The plant was mothballed in 2022 after serving the Midwest for over 40 years but, with demand for carbon-free energy growing in the US, such a stark reversal of fortunes marks a watershed moment. Nuclear is increasingly viewed as a crucial piece in the clean energy puzzle, offering reliable, scalable and secure energy supply, a suite of high-skilled jobs and long operating lifecycles. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/e2meFWvT As part of the Roadmaps to Net Zero program at #GETCongress 2024, Jonathan Cobb, CEO of World Nuclear Association identified three steps that will enable net zero nuclear: competitive financing models, effective regulation, and improved co-operation between policymakers and industry. Read his full paper here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4ZAf-8h Interested in speaking at next year's Roadmaps to Net Zero program? Submit your abstract by 1 December for an opportunity to speak at the GET Congress 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emg84sfC

Westinghouse Electric Company and Aecon Group Inc. announced today the signing of TWO MAJOR AGREEMENTS for the development and deployment of advanced nuclear new-build projects in Canada and around the world. 1) Under a Strategic Cooperation Agreement, Westinghouse and Aecon will work together on opportunities for the construction of AP1000® power plants in markets throughout Canada; and, 2) Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU), Aecon can build on its experience of supplying AP1000 modules and nuclear components at Vogtle and other projects to potentially expand the supply of key AP1000 and advanced nuclear reactor components to projects in Canada and abroad. These agreements are the latest example of our commitment to entering into meaningful agreements with our Canadian supply chain that lead to actual work in new build projects globally. It's no secret that we intend to use this increasingly diversified supply to build the next new builds in Canada. https://lnkd.in/ebZee2aV

With the Commonwealth Government pressing ahead with AUKUS Pillar One and procuring nuclear-powered submarines, they clearly accept seaborn nuclear power plants. Floating nuclear power plants can also benefit the community by supplying reliable energy. https://lnkd.in/gqRJFv8G

Turkey's nuclear ambitions grow with talks for 2 new power plants. Speaking at a recent energy and climate forum in Istanbul, Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, Ph.D., has commented on the country’s ambition to join the ”nuclear league.” Negotiations underway with Russia, China & South Korea for additional plants. Akkuyu Nükleer plant on track for completion within 4-5 years, supplying 10% of Turkey's electricity. This move could triple Turkey's renewable energy capacity by 2053. #EnergyUtilities #Turkey #NuclearEnergy #EnergySecurity

UK / EDF To Keep Four Nuclear Stations Online Longer Than Planned: French state-owned energy giant EDF will keep four ageing nuclear power stations in Britain open for longer than planned, in a boost to the UK’s energy security. The company said two stations currently due to close in March 2026 –Hartlepool A and Heysham A – would now remain online until March 2027, while Heysham B and Torness, that were scheduled to close in March 2028, would stay online until March 2030. Each station has two Generation II advanced gas-cooled reactor units s for a total of eight across the four sites. According to International Atomic Energy data the eight units have a combined net capacity of 4,685 MW. In total the UK has nine reactors across five nuclear sites providing around 14% of the country’s electricity.