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Deep Dive· AI curated· Stellaria

European SMR Development: From Vision to Decision with Stellaria's Molten Salt Reactor Progress

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.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· World Nuclear News

Core Power to Evaluate BWXT SMRs for Floating Nuclear Power Plants

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.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· NEI Magazine

Thorizon and Hyundai E&C Partner for Molten Salt Reactor Deployment

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.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· Moltex Energy

WATSS: Unlocking Nuclear Fuel's Potential in Molten Salt Through Advanced Recycling

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.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· Dual Fluid Energy

Dual Fluid and Rwanda Advance Demonstration Reactor Construction

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.

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AI curated· World Nuclear News

TerraPower’s Natrium reactor begins UK GDA process

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.

juin 2026

Deep Dive· AI curated· ANS Nuclear Newswire

TerraPower breaks ground on Natrium — first non-light water reactor approved by NRC

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.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· Kairos Power

Kairos Power breaks ground on Hermes 2 fluoride salt reactor backed by Google and TVA

Kairos Power broke ground on Hermes 2 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in April 2026. The fluoride salt-cooled reactor (KP-FHR) produces up to 50 MWe using TRISO fuel and FLiBe coolant. Google has a 500 MW deployment agreement and TVA signed the first US utility PPA for a Gen IV reactor.

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AI curated· NucNet

Clean Core and CNL to manufacture thorium fuel bundles in Canada

Clean Core Thorium Energy and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories announced on April 16, 2026 an agreement to manufacture ANEEL thorium-based fuel bundles at Chalk River Laboratories. The fuel is compatible with existing CANDU reactors without major hardware modifications. The CNSC found 'no fundamental barriers' to licensing.

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Deep Dive· AI curated· Thorizon

Thorizon signs MoU to build Europe's first commercial molten salt reactor in the Netherlands

On April 16, 2026, Thorizon signed a memorandum of understanding with EPZ, NRG PALLAS, the provinces of Zeeland and Noord-Holland, Impuls Zeeland, ROM InWest and Invest-NL. The PIONEER demonstrator at Petten targets operation by 2030, followed by Thorizon One (100 MWe) at Borssele with a 2034 grid connection. Cumulative investment is expected to exceed one billion euros.

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