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Based on the provided information, no specific claims regarding Studsvik's pursuit of state support for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Sweden could be independently verified. The details of any such efforts or their current status therefore remain unconfirmed.
Rolls-Royce SMR intends to establish a manufacturing development centre in Derby. This facility is expected to focus on the development of manufacturing processes for its small modular reactors.
A group of former managers is reportedly advocating for the restart of German nuclear power plants. The broader support for this initiative, as well as its practical feasibility within Germany's current energy policy framework, remains undefined.
European discussions around Small Modular Reactors are transitioning from theoretical studies to concrete strategic choices for energy sovereignty. Stellaria, a French innovator, is advancing its fast neutron molten salt reactor technology, demonstrating tangible progress through design finalizations, regulatory filings, and significant funding. This shift highlights a potential new phase for advanced nuclear energy in the European energy mix.
Core Power intends to assess Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) developed by BWXT for potential use in floating nuclear power plants. This evaluation specifically targets the technical and operational aspects of such marine-based systems. The initiative could contribute to the diversification of energy sources and the development of flexible power delivery systems.
A strategic Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between French-Dutch start-up Thorizon and South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction. This collaboration aims to accelerate the global development and deployment of Thorizon's One molten salt reactor, combining advanced nuclear technology with extensive engineering experience for industrial decarbonisation.
Moltex Energy Canada is experimentally validating its Waste-to-Stable-Salt (WATSS) process, a nuclear fuel recycling technology. This pyrochemical method aims to convert used nuclear fuel into a resource, potentially reducing waste volume and longevity, and could integrate with advanced reactor designs.
The Canadian-German nuclear technology company Dual Fluid and the Government of Rwanda are collaborating on the development and construction of a demonstration reactor in Rwanda. This project utilizes a novel nuclear fission principle with liquid fuel and liquid lead, aiming to be operational around 2026. The technology promises efficient energy production and reduced nuclear waste.
TerraPower's Natrium reactor has officially entered the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process in the United Kingdom. This signifies the initial regulatory phase where its design will be evaluated for potential deployment within the UK.
TerraPower began construction on the Natrium reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming on April 23, 2026. The sodium-cooled fast reactor (345 MWe base, 500 MWe peak) uses an integrated molten salt thermal energy storage system. It is the first commercial reactor construction permit in approximately a decade.