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ATM No 298 2026 JUN 25
AtkinsRéalis kicks off US licensing for CANDU technology
- AtkinsRéalis has officially initiated the pre-licensing process with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its heavy-water CANDU reactor technology.
- The company aims to introduce the latest CANDU designs into the US market to provide diverse options for large-scale clean energy generation.
- This step signals a strategic push to expand Canadian nuclear technology footprint into the United States.
Russia planning 'high-capacity' nuclear fuel reprocessing plant
- Russia's Rosatom has initiated feasibility and site selection studies for a new used nuclear fuel reprocessing plant with an initial capacity of 400 tonnes per year.
- A final investment decision is expected by the end of 2026 as part of Russia's strategic transition toward a closed nuclear fuel cycle.
- This facility aims to significantly increase the country's capacity to process and recycle spent nuclear fuel.
Walmart signs nuclear power purchase agreement with Constellation
- Retail giant Walmart has signed a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement (PPA) with Constellation Energy to supply clean power to its facilities.
- This deal guarantees a consistent baseline electricity supply from Constellation's emission-free nuclear fleet to help Walmart meet its sustainability goals.
- It reflects a growing trend of major corporations sourcing energy directly from traditional nuclear power plants.
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