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ATM No 204 2026 FEB 3
Czech Republic Sees Nuclear As ‘Pillar Of Stability’ And Commits To SMR Development
- The Czech government announced in its 2026 policy program that nuclear energy will serve as the “pillar of stability” in its energy framework.
- Plans include constructing two new units at Dukovany and preparing for two additional units at Temelín, alongside groundwork for SMR development.
- The strategy highlights energy self-sufficiency, modernization of transmission networks, and long-term reliance on nuclear power.
Tepco begins soliciting alliance partners as part of restructuring
- TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) has begun seeking alliance partners as part of a major restructuring plan announced in February 2026.
- The move aims to stabilize its business, diversify energy operations, and strengthen its financial base following years of challenges after the Fukushima disaster.
- This marks a significant step in TEPCO’s long-term strategy to rebuild trust and secure sustainable growth.
NextEra considering new nuclear capacity
- NextEra Energy is considering adding up to 6 gigawatts of small modular reactor (SMR) capacity at existing or new nuclear sites, primarily to meet growing electricity demand from data centers.
- The company is also advancing the restart of the Duane Arnold plant in Iowa, supported by a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google.
- This reflects NextEra’s broader strategy to expand nuclear generation alongside hyperscaler partners like Google and Meta.