Nuclear

What began as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz in mid-March 2026 has evolved into a full-scale war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, with the strait blockaded since early March. This vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil and natural gas shipments has ignited the most severe energy crisis in modern history, causing critical fuel shortages in 25 countries.

30. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Belgian government and Engie announced on Thursday they are entering exclusive negotiations for the Belgian state to acquire all of Engie's nuclear assets in Belgium. The aim is to relaunch nuclear power in the country. This deal ends Engie's involvement in nuclear energy.

The Trump administration has announced a partnership with Valar Atomics to test its small-scale nuclear reactor for government use. On February 15, the reactor was transported from California to Utah's Hill Air Force Base. This move aligns with efforts to advance nuclear energy for national defense and innovation.

25. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signaled openness to improving ties with the United States if it drops its hostile policy, during the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, but rejected dialogue with South Korea, declaring permanent hostility. This came amid warnings of 'terrible retaliatory attacks' at a military parade marking the congress's close. South Korea expressed regret but vowed to pursue peaceful coexistence.

Egypt is coordinating with Russian partners to accelerate the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant as part of a strategy for sustainable energy, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat said on Sunday. The nuclear project forms a key pillar of Egypt’s Vision 2030 to meet rising electricity demand and enhance energy security.

28. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

The Trump administration has revised internal Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear safety and security directives that govern a DOE-run pathway for advanced reactor projects, including a pilot program aimed at bringing at least three reactors to “criticality” by July 4, 2026. NPR reports the updated directives were not publicly posted at the time of its review and were shared with companies participating in the program, prompting criticism from former regulators and safety advocates even as DOE says it is cutting unnecessary burden without weakening safety.