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ATM No 305 2026 JUL 06
A new solid-metal nuclear fuel just survived six months of accelerated punishment
- A new solid-metal nuclear fuel has completed a critical six-month accelerated testing phase inside the United States' most powerful test reactor.
- The experiment subjected the fuel to environmental wear equivalent to a decade of operational exposure inside a standard commercial nuclear power plant.
- Analysts are now proceeding with a detailed teardown analysis to determine if this metallic fuel can successfully replace traditional ceramic pellets.
Philippines in talks to partner with Canadian nuclear engineering company AtkinsRéalis
- The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry announced that it is in talks for a civil nuclear energy partnership with Canada's AtkinsRéalis.
- Top officials met with executives to evaluate the company's CANDU EC6 reactor technology as a safe option for the country's long-term energy mix.
- The discussions focused on regulatory readiness, licensing, engineering support, and workforce development to advance the Philippines' civil nuclear program.
A US startup wants to drop a full nuclear reactor a mile down a 30-inch hole
- A US startup, Deep Fission, has proposed a bold concept to install a small pressurized water reactor one mile underground inside a 30-inch-wide borehole.
- The design utilizes underground pressure and surrounding rock formations to completely eliminate the need for teel pressure vessels and containment domes.
- The company has completed a 6,000-foot data acquisition borehole in Kansas and plans to drill a commercial-scale prototype next.