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BWXT Seeks NRC License for New Uranium Enrichment Facility in Tennessee to Support Naval Reactors

BWXT Seeks NRC License for New Uranium Enrichment Facility in Tennessee to Support Naval Reactors

BWX Technologies (BWXT) has initiated the pre-application process with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to obtain a uranium enrichment license for a new facility in Erwin, Tennessee. This facility is part of a $1.5 billion contract with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) aimed at restoring domestic uranium enrichment capabilities for defense purposes. The Erwin facility will produce highly enriched uranium (HEU) for the NNSA's Naval Reactors program, supporting U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The site is strategically located next to BWXT's existing Nuclear Fuel Services facility, which already handles fuel material for naval reactors. BWXT plans to submit the formal license application in early 2027, with the facility expected to be operational by 2035.
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BWXT Seeks NRC License for Uranium Enrichment Facility in Tennessee to Boost Defense Fuel Supply

BWXT Seeks NRC License for Uranium Enrichment Facility in Tennessee to Boost Defense Fuel Supply

BWX Technologies (BWXT) has initiated the pre-application process with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to obtain a uranium enrichment license for a new facility in Erwin, Tennessee. This move is part of a $1.5 billion contract with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) aimed at reestablishing a domestic supply of highly enriched uranium (HEU) for naval nuclear propulsion. The Erwin facility, expected to be operational by 2035, will produce HEU for the NNSA's Naval Reactors program. BWXT plans to locate the facility adjacent to its Nuclear Fuel Services site, which already manufactures fuel for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company has also opened a Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to support the enrichment plant activities. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to restore the U.S.'s lost uranium enrichment capability, which ceased in 2013 when USEC stopped operations at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion...
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US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security inspections at operating reactors, a move a safety advocate said represents a failure in the government's responsibility to protect Americans from attacks on the
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Fluor Signs Contract with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

Fluor Signs Contract with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

Fluor Signs Contract with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas
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HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI

HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI

HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI
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Fluor Corporation Partners with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

Fluor Corporation Partners with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

Fluor Corporation Partners with X-Energy for Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas
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Antares Receives DOE Approval for Mark-0 Reactor, Advancing U.S. Nuclear Power Goals

Antares Receives DOE Approval for Mark-0 Reactor, Advancing U.S. Nuclear Power Goals

Antares Receives DOE Approval for Mark-0 Reactor, Advancing U.S. Nuclear Power Goals
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Antares Gains DOE Approval for Mark-0 Nuclear Reactor Demonstration

Antares Gains DOE Approval for Mark-0 Nuclear Reactor Demonstration

Antares, a California-based advanced nuclear energy company, has received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Documented Safety Analysis of its Mark-0 reactor. This approval confirms the DOE's acceptance of the reactor's final design and safety case. The Mark-0 reactor is part of a broader initiative to accelerate the deployment of nuclear power technology, with a goal of achieving criticality for at least three advanced reactors by July 4, 2026. Antares is now entering the DOE Readiness Review process, the final phase before the reactor's pilot startup. The company plans to achieve criticality for the Mark-0 reactor before July 4, 2026, as part of the DOE's Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to deploy 400 GW of nuclear power generation capacity by 2050.
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GE Vernova and AFRY Collaborate to Deploy Small Modular Reactors in Sweden

GE Vernova and AFRY Collaborate to Deploy Small Modular Reactors in Sweden

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy has announced a partnership with AFRY, a Swedish engineering and advisory firm, to support the deployment of GE Vernova's BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology in Sweden. This collaboration aims to leverage AFRY's regional expertise and extensive presence across Europe to facilitate the integration of Swedish industries into the growing European and global SMR market. The agreement is part of GE Vernova's strategy to build a robust industrial ecosystem around the BWRX-300, enhancing local capability development and regional value creation. The partnership will also involve AFRY in the development of a license application for the BWRX-300 to the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority. The first BWRX-300 is currently under construction at Ontario Power Generation's Darlington site in Canada, with completion expected by the end of the decade.
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Congressman Tim Burchett Claims Alien Reports Could Shock the Nation

Congressman Tim Burchett Claims Alien Reports Could Shock the Nation

Tennessee Republican Representative Tim Burchett has made claims regarding government reports on aliens that he believes could significantly impact the nation if released. Burchett, who serves on the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, stated that the information he has seen is so serious that it could 'unglue' the country. He has been briefed by multiple government agencies and insists that the release of these reports would cause Americans to be 'up at night' worrying about the revelations. Burchett has been an advocate for transparency in UFO-related matters since joining Congress, leading efforts to explore extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena. Despite resistance within Congress, he continues to push for the release of information, arguing that the public deserves to know what the government knows.
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Antares Gains DOE Approval for Mark-0 Nuclear Reactor Demonstration

Antares Gains DOE Approval for Mark-0 Nuclear Reactor Demonstration

Antares Gains DOE Approval for Mark-0 Nuclear Reactor Demonstration
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Navy's 2027 Shipbuilding Budget Proposal Seeks Nearly 50% Increase

Navy's 2027 Shipbuilding Budget Proposal Seeks Nearly 50% Increase

The White House has proposed a significant increase in the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding budget for fiscal year 2027, requesting nearly $65.8 billion, up from $45.1 billion in the current year. This budget aims to fund the construction of 18 warships and 16 non-battle force ships, including initial work on a new class of battleships and next-generation frigates. The proposal is part of a broader $1.5 trillion defense budget plan, which includes $1.15 trillion in regular appropriations and additional funds from a reconciliation bill. The budget also allocates substantial funding for Columbia-class submarines and other naval vessels.