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Nuclear News Daily—5/4: CFS & PJM / St. Lucie SLR / Louisiana summit

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May 04, 2026

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In this issue: Commonwealth Fusion Systems sends an application to PJM, subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2, a new nuclear summit in Louisiana, and more. Upcoming events: The ANS Annual Conference is less than a month away! See mo...

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도입부: In this issue: Commonwealth Fusion Systems sends an application to PJM, subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2, a new nuclear summit in Louisiana, and more.

PJM queues a fusion project among 810 others

PJM Interconnection recently closed its first full interconnection cycle since 2022. Under a reformed application process, 811 developers submitted generation projects capable of generating 220 gigawatts. About 400 megawatts of that total share comes from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, which submitted an application for its ARC fusion power plant. Go deeper on Nuclear Newswire.

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V.C. Summer NPP

in South Carolina neglected maintaining a crucial safety pump for years, risking overheating and radiation leaks, federal records reveal. The State

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The NRC is easing

foreign ownership rules, allowing the OECD and Indian investors to participate in the U.S. nuclear sector, enhancing investment opportunities while maintaining security reviews. Morgan & Lewis

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The NRC is also updating

regulations to support microreactor development, aiming to streamline processes and encourage innovation while balancing safety and efficiency. Canary Media

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European fusion

industry leaders sent an open letter to policymakers at the European Commission calling for an EU fusion strategy that focuses on energy security. Fusion Industry Association

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The AVLIS program

, revived to enrich lithium isotopes and aiming for domestic production to support resilient energy solutions, has secured a commercialization grant. LLNL

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Wyoming celebrates

the approval of a new TerraPower reactor, promising safer, faster builds to meet growing energy demands while addressing environmental and economic concerns. NPR

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill

(N.J.) talked about how her plans to coordinate with the federal government on nuclear development will reconcile with her ongoing litigation against the Trump administration. Washington Examiner (subscription required)

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Louisiana hosted

its first Nuclear Strategy and Supply Chain Summit. Opened with remarks from NRC Chairman Ho Nieh, the summit featured more than 200 industry leaders who discussed bolstering nuclear in the state. NOLA

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The Basemat

that will serve as the foundation of the Darlington SMR has been put in place 35 meters underground. At a diameter of 37 meters, the structure weighs close to 2 million pounds. World Nuclear News

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NRC approves St. Lucie SLRs

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved subsequent license renewals for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2, extending the operating licenses for the pressurized water reactors by another 20 years. Go deeper on Nuclear Newswire.

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Oklo continues plutonium fuel development with LANL and Nvidia partnership

Oklo announced a new partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Nvidia to perform AI-enabled research on nuclear infrastructure and fuel. The partnership is focused on exploring plutonium-bearing fuels, including the development of science-based AI models to support fuel validation and materials science and fabrication research and development. Go deeper on Nuclear Newswire.

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📅Upcoming nuclear events

Conferences: May 31–June 3—2026 ANS Annual Conference. This year’s Annual Conference is being held in Denver, Colo., and will feature two embedded topicals: Technology of Fusion Engineering (TOFE 2026) and Nuclear Fuels and Materials. August 2–5—U.S. Women in Nuclear 2026 National Conference. WIN 2026 will be held in Seattle, Wash., and will feature discussions on everything from next-gen fuel to licensing and regulatory reform. August 16–20—Global 2026. Global is a series of international conferences covering the full fuel cycle. This year’s conference in Chicago is sponsored by ANS’s Fuel Cycle & Waste Management Division. August 24–27—Nuclear Energy Conference and Expo (NECX 2026). The second annual NECX will take place in Dallas, Texas, and is jointly organized by ANS and NEI. Event: May 17—Tour of the NS Savannah. This open house will commemorate National Maritime Day. The Savannah acted as a nuclear-powered passenger and cargo ship from 1962 to 1970. Deadlines: May 15—Nominations are due for the 2026 Nuclear News 40 Under 40. Read more about the list on Nuclear Newswire. June 5—Applications are due for the 2027 ANS Congressional Fellowship. Fellows work on Capitol Hill for one year, contributing their nuclear expertise to a variety of policy issues. Read more on the program here.

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