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Nuclear News Daily—1/5: Duke ESP filed / Urenco hits milestone / Trump media merges

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Jan 05, 2026

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We’re back: After taking a short hiatus for the holidays, we are back, where we left off—Duke submits an ESP application to the NRC, Trump Media merges with TAE Technologies, Urenco USA marks enrichment milestones, and more. Upcoming events: Events t...

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도입부: We’re back: After taking a short hiatus for the holidays, we are back, where we left off—Duke submits an ESP application to the NRC, Trump Media merges with TAE Technologies, Urenco USA marks enrichment milestones, and more.

Duke Energy submits an ESP application to the NRC

Following up on an October announcement on plans to invest more heavily in nuclear power, Duke Energy closed out 2025 by submitting an early site permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This ESP application is for a site near the Belews Creek Steam Station, a coal and natural gas plant in Stokes County, N.C., where Duke has been pursuing a new nuclear project for two years. Go deeper on Nuclear Newswire.

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Rep. Brett Guthrie

(R., Ky.), chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Rep. Bob Latta (R., Ohio), chair of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era.” Energy and Commerce Committee

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Washington state

is reviving its nuclear ambitions with SMRs and fusion reactors, aiming to overcome past failures and become a hub for innovative nuclear technologies. Washington Standard

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Ontario Power Generation

and the New York Power Authority established a framework for collaboration on advanced nuclear technology development. Leaders from the state and province have also signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on nuclear. Ontario

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Idaho National Laboratory

produced the first fuel for a molten chloride reactor, marking a breakthrough in nuclear energy, with potential maritime applications and U.S. nuclear leadership implications. Idaho News 6

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Conversations among

the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia over the future management of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have continued as a sticking point in ongoing peace talks. Reuters

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In a response

to recent antinuclear activists, an article published by The Bulletin states that the scientific consensus finds no need for a national cancer study near nuclear reactors. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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From press releases to policy changes

, 2025 was a strong year for nuclear. Despite that progress, total nuclear power capacity decreased around the world; 1.8 GW came on line while 2.8 GW were permanently shuttered. However, an increase in capacity could be on the horizon. Canary Media

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An end-of-year

press release from the NRC reflected on the regulator’s 2025 successes, rounding up progress on new and advanced reactors, operating reactors, and decommissioning. NRC

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Nuclear energy

is vital for decarbonizing electricity and requires streamlined regulations to facilitate expansion and meet growing demand. This article reviews six reports published over the past year that provide input on how to streamline the regulatory process. Regulatory Review

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Prime Minister Takaichi

prioritizes nuclear power and fusion for Japan’s energy independence, reducing focus on renewables and aiming for 100% self-sufficiency despite past renewable growth. Japan Times

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Trump Media to merge with fusion startup TAE Technologies in $6B deal

Trump Media & Technology Group, the American media and technology company majority owned by President Trump, and California-based fusion company TAE Technologies, announced on Thursday the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at more than $6 billion. Go deeper on Nuclear NewsWire.

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Urenco USA marks enrichment milestones

Urenco USA has highlighted the completion of a successful year of advancing nuclear fuel supply in the U.S. by achieving two new milestones this month: The first production of enriched uranium above 5 percent uranium-235, and the startup of the company’s next cascade of centrifuges as part of its capacity installation program. Go deeper on Nuclear NewsWire.

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Natura executes an OTA with the DOE

Progress in the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program continues as Natura Resources has executed an other transaction agreement (OTA) with the DOE for the company’s Molten Salt Research Reactor being pursued in close collaboration with Abilene Christian University in Texas. Reactor projects participating in the program would progress through DOE authorization and oversight rather than NRC licensing. Go deeper on Nuclear NewsWire.

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📅Upcoming nuclear events

Conferences: January 13–15—North American Radiation Safety & Technology Exhibition Symposium. Set in Clearwater Beach, Fla., this conference aims to provide presentations on recent radiation protection best practices and lessons learned especially in the current change management initiatives to promote safe and efficient nuclear power operations. January 20–22—Utility Service Alliance Member & Supplier-Partner Winter Conference. USA Supply Chain Management Team hosts its annual winter conference in Palm Desert, Calif., to focus on strategy, collaboration, and plans for the coming year to maximize the mutual benefits available through fleet participation and partnership. February 10–12—The Advanced Reactors Summit XIII & Technology Trailblazers Showcase. ARS XIII convenes this year in Seattle, Wash., and intends to bring together technology developers, supply chain leaders, utilities, investors, and policymakers to tackle what matters most: cost, timelines, policy, and market opportunities. February 15–19—12th International Conference on Isotopes (12ICI). This year’s International Conference on Isotopes will be held in Florence, Italy, and will feature an international and interdisciplinary discussion on everything from nuclear medicine to geological applications. April 16–18—ANS Student Conference 2026. This year’s Student Conference will take place at Texas A&M University and has a theme of “Don’t Mess with Nuclear: Leading the Way.” Upcoming deadlines: January 23: Abstracts are due for Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE 2026). Abstracts are due for Nuclear Fuels and Materials (NFM 2026) Summaries and abstracts are due for the ANS Student Conference 2026. Summaries and abstracts are due for the 2026 ANS Annual Conference.

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