All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Westinghouse engages in $75bn nuclear reactor project after Trump directive
Westinghouse, capable of designing and building large reactors with a capacity of around 1,000MW, has developed two AP1000 reactors in Georgia.
GE Vernova to upgrade gas turbines at Uniper’s Grain power station in Kent
The initiative aims to enhance power output and efficiency while supporting Uniper’s decarbonisation goals by reducing carbon emissions per megawatt.
Czech Republic and KHNP sign nuclear deal after legal hurdle cleared
This landmark deal is part of the Czech strategy to modernize its energy infrastructure, replacing outdated coal and nuclear facilities.
Meta partners with Constellation for long-term nuclear energy supply
Constellation and Meta have entered a 20-year agreement to supply 1,121 megawatts of nuclear energy from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, ensuring its operation beyond 2027 without state subsidies.
AMEA Power announces commissioning of 500MW wind farm in Egypt
The commissioning of the Amunet Wind Power Plant, alongside a recent launch of a 500MW solar plant, elevates AMEA Power’s capacity in Egypt to 1GW.
US DOI fast-tracks geothermal projects to boost energy security
These measures aim to streamline environmental reviews, thereby accelerating the development of geothermal projects while ensuring environmental protection.
Perenti JV wins $710m underground mining contract in Burkina Faso
The five-year contract, effective from June 2025, encompasses underground development, production, and related mining services.
US NRC approves NuScale’s 77MWe small modular reactor design
ENTRA1 Energy, which holds global commercial rights for NuScale’s SMR technology, can now advance energy production and delivery using the certified design.
AtkinsRéalis secures $450m contract for Darlington SMR Project
Since 2023, AtkinsRéalis has served as the architect-engineer for the Darlington New Nuclear Project alliance team, collaborating with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Aecon Kiewit Nuclear Partners.
Oklo and KHNP partner on nuclear technology development
The MoU specifies that KHNP and Oklo will explore joint efforts to progress the standard design of the Aurora powerhouse