November 2024

Nuclear News Roundup Nov 08, 2024

Oklo says it has secured 750 MW data center agreements world-nuclear-news.org
Nuclear provides jobs boost to Bristol, says EDF Energy world-nuclear-news.org
U.S. Backs Global Forum Against Nuclear Terror Threat miragenews.com
Pentagon Reports to Congress on U.S. Nuclear Strategy miragenews.com
Oklo says it has secured 750 MW data center agreements world-nuclear-news.org

Nuclear Reactors 1445 - Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation Files For Bankruptcy

A “micro” nuclear power plant start-up backed by the U.K. Government has filed for bankruptcy after the death of its main investor. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) is based in Seattle, Washington. It is seeking bankruptcy protection in a last-ditch attempt to stave off collapse.

Nuclear Reactors 1444 - Major Corporations Are Investing In New Advanced Nuclear Reactors Designs Utilizing TRISO Fuel To Power Data Center - Part 2 of 2 Parts

Part 2 of 2 Parts (Please read Part 1 next)
     Kairos will also face the challenge of sourcing the TRISO fuel it needs which contains a more enriched form of uranium than current nuclear plants use. Currently, not enough of it is produced. However, the company argues that customer demand, like that from Google, “sends a meaningful signal” to producers.

Nuclear Reactors 1442 - Washington State Power Demand Is Climbing Due To Demands Of Major Corporate Data Centers

     A new report indicates Washington state could face an energy crisis within five years as its power capacity approaches its limit. The growing demands from AI and major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are causing a strain on the state's energy resources.

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