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ATM No 201 2026 JAN 29
Nuclear waste, state land use top Wyoming Legislature’s energy agenda
- Wyoming lawmakers are prioritizing nuclear waste storage, state land use, and energy development in the 2026 legislative session.
- Key debates include how to manage spent nuclear fuel, balance land use between conservation and industry, and support new energy projects.
- These decisions could shape Wyoming’s economic future and environmental policies.
Zhangzhou 3's steam generators lifted into place
- The third and final steam generator was installed at Zhangzhou nuclear power plant unit 3 in Fujian, China, on January 26, 2026.
- This milestone follows the successful operation of units 1 and 2, and prepares unit 3 for dome hoisting and pipeline welding.
- Once all six planned Hualong One reactors are complete, the plant will supply over 60 billion kWh annually, covering about 75% of Xiamen and Zhangzhou’s electricity needs.
Oak Ridge at heart of US enrichment supply chain developments
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is emerging as the hub of America’s nuclear fuel supply chain, with major investments from Centrus Energy, BWX Technologies, and LIS Technologies.
- Centrus and BWXT are expanding centrifuge manufacturing for both commercial and defense enrichment, while LIS Technologies is developing advanced laser isotope separation at the historic K-25 site.
- Together, these projects aim to secure domestic uranium enrichment capacity, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and create hundreds of jobs in East Tennessee.