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Three US states pave way for new nuclear
Three US states pave way for new nuclear

Legislation lifting a long-standing nuclear moratorium has been signed in New Jersey; legislation to incentivise nuclear construction has been signed in Kentucky; and in Texas, applications have opened for USD350 million of funding appropriated by the state to boost advanced nuclear construction.
 

Friday, 10 April 2026
Commission calls for Norway to prepare for nuclear energy
Commission calls for Norway to prepare for nuclear energy
The Norwegian Nuclear Commission has recommended that the government does not start a process for nuclear power development in the country at this stage, but says it should prepare for its possible future use.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 8 April 2026
New England governors unite for nuclear
New England governors unite for nuclear
The governors of all six New England states have issued a joint statement outlining their regional commitment to exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies while continuing to support the safe, affordable, and reliable operation of the region's existing nuclear facilities.
 
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 2 April 2026
EC launches investigation into French nuclear funding plans
EC launches investigation into French nuclear funding plans
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into whether France's planned public support for its new nuclear programme is within the European Union’s rules on state aid.
 
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 1 April 2026
South Africa's Necsa seeks SMR partnership
South Africa's Necsa seeks SMR partnership
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation has launched an Expression of Interest process which "aims to identify capable technology partners … to advance a fit-for-purpose SMR technology for future deployment".
 
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Taipower applies to restart Maanshan plant
Taipower applies to restart Maanshan plant
Taiwan Power Company has submitted a plan to the Nuclear Safety Council for the restart of the Maanshan nuclear power plant, whose two units were taken offline in July 2024 and May 2025 following the expiry of their 40-year operating licences, in accordance with Taiwan's nuclear phase-out policy.
 
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 27 March 2026
Singapore to bolster nuclear safety capabilities
Singapore to bolster nuclear safety capabilities
Singapore's National Environment Agency said it will issue tenders to commission three studies on nuclear safety standards and environmental considerations as the island city-state studies the potential deployment of nuclear energy.
 
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 26 March 2026
NASA aims for nuclear-powered Mars mission in 2028
NASA aims for nuclear-powered Mars mission in 2028
The US space agency NASA has set out a series of ambitious goals for missions, which include a return to the Moon by early 2028 as well as a Mars mission the same year utilising nuclear propulsion technology.
 
Other News · Thursday, 26 March 2026
German energy minister calls nuclear phase-out 'huge mistake'
German energy minister calls nuclear phase-out 'huge mistake'
Katherina Reiche, Germany's economy and energy minister, discussed the likely impact on the country's economy if the Iran conflict continues - as well as the need for a "correction" to energy policies in Europe, at a conference in the USA.
 
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Nucleareurope releases action plan to stimulate EU nuclear investments
Nucleareurope releases action plan to stimulate EU nuclear investments
Brussels-based nuclear trade body Nucleareurope has published an action plan for nuclear which outlines how key European Union policies can make a decisive contribution to its deployment across the EU.
 
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 24 March 2026
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