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Google Is Betting $15B on Finland to Power Search, Maps and Gemini AI, Here's Why

Google will invest €13B ($15.1B) in Finnish AI data centres over 2027 and 2028, its biggest bet in Europe, backing nuclear power and 37,000 jobs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Canada looks beyond the US as Ottawa targets Poland with nuclear technology, uranium and LNG in major trade push amid global energy uncertainty

Canada is exploring energy and infrastructure partnerships with Poland. Ottawa is pitching nuclear technology and uranium supplies to Warsaw. Canada also seeks opportunities to supply liquefied natural gas to Poland. This outreach aims to diversify trade beyond the United States market. Poland's energy transition presents opportunities for Canadian companies.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

China has developed a new material that pulls uranium from seawater at eight times a US benchmark — what it could mean for nuclear power

Chinese scientists have created PhosCage, a material that captures uranium from seawater. This new substance performs significantly better than existing benchmarks set by the US Department of Energy. The material shows promise for future nuclear fuel sourcing from the world's oceans. Researchers developed a bead form for practical deployment and…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

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Nuclear power expansion: India needs a clear financing strategy

India's ambition for a 100 GW nuclear energy expansion by 2047 hinges on substantial private investments coupled with a well-defined risk-sharing framework. Reliance on public funding alone is unrealistic; private entities must take on the financing and construction of reactors, all while operating under state oversight. Fostering investor confidence will…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Adani Power with Buy call, sees 20% upside. Time to hold or sell?

Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on Adani Power with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 250, implying around 20% upside. The brokerage sees capacity expansion, its track record of turning around distressed assets and potential entry into nuclear power as key growth drivers.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

India urged to review green finance rules, build workforce for nuclear expansion

India aims for 100 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2047. Financing rules and green bond frameworks need review for nuclear investments. A significant talent shortage exists within the clean energy sector. Specialized education and training programs are currently lacking across India. Government and industry are forming committees to address these…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think

The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?

Euronews · Sep 1

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Transformers and Rectifiers shares rally 8% after receiving order worth up to Rs 500 crore from MEIL

Transformers and Rectifiers shares rallied on Monday after the company secured a large order from MEIL for manufacturing transformers and related work. Valued at Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore, excluding GST, the order is scheduled for execution over 35 months and is expected to strengthen the company’s order…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Public-private collaboration can accelerate India's civil nuclear programme: TCE MD

Tata Consulting Engineers advocates for the Department of Atomic Energy to focus on strategic objectives. The company suggests greater private sector involvement in nuclear energy development. This shift could accelerate growth, drawing inspiration from ISRO's private sector collaborations. New legislation has opened opportunities for non-state enterprises in nuclear science research.…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Offshore nuclear barges could power ports and data centers—starting with California, where nuclear is banned

Offshore nuclear reactors could potentially power everything from ports and data centers to merchant cargo ships and military fleets.

Fortune · Aug 29

Switzerland's Beznau nuclear power plant back online after heatwaves force shutdown

Reactor 1 was first brought online in 1969 and Reactor 2 in 1971, making it one of the oldest nuclear plants in the world.

Euronews · Aug 28

NuScale Power Is Launching AI Tools for Nuclear Power. How to Play SMR Stock Here.

NuScale Power is launching AI tools to support its groundbreaking SMR technology.

Barchart · Aug 27

Army plans to build nuclear microreactors at five bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges

The power-hungry AI revolution is driving Dublin toward a historic decision on nuclear power after decades of opposition and a legal ban.

Euronews · Aug 26

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

MTAR Tech shares rally 3%, extend gains for second session. What’s triggering the surge?

MTAR Technologies shares gained 3% after the company secured a Rs 127 crore order from Nuclear Power Corporation of India for coolant channel assemblies used in reactor refurbishment. The order takes its civil nuclear order book above Rs 775 crore, while the company expects 80% revenue growth in FY27 and…

Euronews · Aug 22

EDF to prepare site for two new nuclear reactors at Gravelines plant in France

A sudden influx of jellyfish forced EDF to shut down three reactors at a plant in northern France. In early August, heatwave and jellyfish left a fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Earlier this month, Romania sank 4 rock-filled barges into the Danube to keep its nuclear reactor running. Days later, the river rose 1.6 inches when forecasters had expected it to fall

Romania has deployed four rock-filled barges in the Danube to redirect scarce river water toward the Cernavodă nuclear power plant as severe drought conditions threaten cooling supplies. The intervention produced an unexpected 1.6-inch rise in the river level, despite forecasts predicting an equal decline.

The Economic Times · Aug 21

In 2023, Liz and Rich Muller founded Deep Fission to put working nuclear reactors underground. 4 years later, its Kansas pilot is targeting a 5-MW reactor by late 2027

Kansas experiment represents something larger than one company’s attempt to reinvent the nuclear power plant. Deep Fission is testing whether decades-old reactor technology can be paired with modern drilling techniques to create a radically different energy infrastructure. If the company succeeds, underground small reactors could offer a new way to…

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The Times of India · Aug 21

A 1,256-megawatt nuclear reactor on Lake Erie accidentally became a wildlife sanctuary, now spotted turtles nest inside its buffer zone

Over the last two centuries, Ohio has witnessed a drastic decline in wetlands, significantly affecting wildlife habitats. However, the land preserved around a nuclear power plant serves as an essential sanctuary for endangered spotted turtles. These turtles thrive in shallow waters rich in vegetation, and the plant's ongoing operations offer…

Bangkok Post · Aug 21

Indonesia eyes uninhabited island for 1st nuclear power plant

JAKARTA — Coal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI Act

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appointments under the SHANTI Act. The court is examining potential conflicts of interest in these appointments. Petitioners argue the new law violates fundamental constitutional rights. The SHANTI Act caps liability for private…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from party leader Sonia Gandhi for stopping the song midway. Shah also highlighted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to India's development. He mentioned Vajpayee's role in making India…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

PM Modi's Independence Day address: BJP hails 'Viksit Bharat' roadmap, Amit Shah outlines 'Saptadhara'

The BJP praised PM Modi’s Independence Day address as a comprehensive roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, focusing on self-reliance, youth empowerment, technology, defence, manufacturing and energy security. Senior leaders highlighted his ‘Saptadhara’ vision, AI training for youth, expansion of nuclear power and semiconductors, and the government’s efforts to combat drugs…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Jellyfish turned into an unexpected threat to France’s Gravelines nuclear plant after a huge swarm clogged its cooling system

In a striking environmental incident, a massive jellyfish swarm has compelled the shutdown of reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant. The clogged seawater cooling systems have brought significant disruption to power generation. Following a related incident in 2025, the plant introduced enhanced monitoring and fishing strategies. This occurrence underscores the…

Euronews · Aug 14

Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years

Almaraz will remain in operation until 2030 after a decision by Pedro Sánchez's Government, a move warmly welcomed in the Extremadura region, which was hit by a major blackout in April last year and where the plant employs some 4,000 people.

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