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ATM No 203 2026 FEB 2
US Invites States To Host Nuclear Fuel Cycle ‘Innovation Campuses’
- The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a Request for Information inviting states to host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses.
- These campuses would cover the full nuclear fuel cycle, including fabrication, enrichment, reprocessing, and waste management, and could also support advanced reactor deployment and data center co-location.
- The initiative aims to modernize nuclear energy infrastructure, boost innovation, and create economic opportunities while enhancing America’s energy security.
Grand Gulf’s early site permit renewal application on the docket
- The NRC is reviewing Entergy’s application to renew the early site permit for the Grand Gulf site in Mississippi, originally issued in 2007.
- A renewed permit would extend the site’s eligibility for new nuclear plant construction until 2047, providing flexibility for future projects.
- Entergy has indicated interest in advanced nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, to enhance safety and grid resilience.
China Completes Welding Of Main Circulation Pipeline For Lianjiang-1 Nuclear Plant
- China has successfully completed the welding of the main circulation pipeline for the Lianjiang-1 nuclear power plant, a critical step in ensuring the reactor’s safe and efficient operation.
- The pipeline, which connects the reactor to its cooling system, is considered one of the most technically demanding parts of construction and its completion marks steady progress toward commissioning.
- This achievement reflects China’s broader strategy to expand nuclear power capacity as part of its clean energy transition and to strengthen energy security.