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Nuclear NewsNEW Tennessee issues licence for fusion plantThe Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation granted Type One Energy a byproduct material license for its commercial fusion project at the former Bull Run fossil plant site. This action establishes a state-level regulatory framework for fusion machines, distinct from fission reactor requirements. The developer plans to build a 400 MWe stellarator fusion plant as part of a multi-phase development campus in partnership with local institutions. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued the state's first fusion-specific byproduct material licence to Type One Energy in preparation for its commercial fusion project. Tennessee is the first US state to issue a licence under a new regulatory framework specifically for nuclear fusion machines. ; In 2023, the US...
Nuclear NewsNEW ATLAS, new MARAD partnership, among latest maritime nuclear announcementsThe International Atomic Energy Agency has launched the Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea program to support nuclear technology in civilian shipping and floating power plants. Simultaneously, the Maritime Administration signed a cooperation agreement with Core Power, while Newcleo announced a consortium to design a 200-MWe nuclear-powered barge. These initiatives aim to establish regulatory and safety frameworks for deploying advanced reactors in maritime environments by the 2030s. For the nuclear industry, this shift represents a move toward non-traditional markets, requiri...
Nuclear NewsNEW 5 key questions the Army is still working out for its nuclear microreactor planThe U.S. Army has awarded $2.2 billion to five companies to develop and operate 20 nuclear microreactor prototypes at domestic military installations by 2028. The Janus program aims to secure power independence for bases against grid vulnerabilities and fuel supply chain disruptions. Officials acknowledge the technical complexity of the project and the possibility that some participating contractors may fail to meet deployment goals. The Army's top energy official recently walked reporters through a series of questions he’s grappling with as part of the push to deploy nuclear microreactors at...
Nuclear NewsNEW Raven-Flint Selected by DOE to Build America’s Second Uranium Conversion PlantRaven-Flint will construct the Torch pilot conversion facility at Idaho National Laboratory to produce 500 tonnes of uranium hexafluoride annually. The company successfully demonstrated a proprietary conversion process that eliminates the use of elemental fluorine. This project aims to expand domestic conversion capacity, which currently relies on a single facility built in 1958. The NRC has also docketed the company's license application for engineering-scale uranium research. Raven-Flint is selected for the DOE Nuclear Energy Launch Pad at Idaho National Laboratory and confirms production of...
Nuclear NewsNEW Lightbridge Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Launch Pad INL Program to Advance CommercializatiLightbridge Corporation has been selected for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad initiative at Idaho National Laboratory. This program provides an accelerated pathway for the company to design and build a facility for manufacturing lead test assemblies of its proprietary fuel technology for use in commercial nuclear power reactors. The initiative aims to shorten the timeline for fuel commercialization by utilizing Department of Energy authorization for production-scale testing. By proving manufacturing processes at the Idaho site, the company intends to de-risk the transition to full-scale commerci...
Nuclear NewsNEW TerraPower Awards Next Round of Vendor Contracts for Natrium® Reactor, Advances Supply Chain for KemTerraPower has awarded 12 vendor contracts to support the construction of the Natrium reactor at the Kemmerer Unit 1 site in Wyoming. These agreements cover the design and manufacturing of specialized components, including control rod drives, heat exchangers, and monitoring systems. The contracts aim to establish a supply chain for the first utility-scale advanced reactor project currently under construction in the Western Hemisphere. TerraPower Awards Next Round of Vendor Contracts for Natrium® Reactor, Advances Supply Chain for Kemmerer Unit 1 BELLEVUE, WA – August 31, 2026 – TerraPower, a n...
Nuclear NewsNEW Will AI Appetite Unlock or Overload Nuclear’s Supply Chain? Technology companies are increasingly securing nuclear power to meet the continuous energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers. While this influx of private capital offers potential for supply chain expansion, industry experts warn that rapid project scaling could strain existing resources, labor pools, and manufacturing capacity for nuclear components. This surge in demand creates a tension between the need for rapid deployment and the rigorous safety and regulatory standards required for nuclear operations. If managed effectively, long-term tech investments could provide the stab...
Nuclear NewsNEW The best-managed industrial waste in historyMIT researcher Haruko Wainwright argues that the nuclear industry has managed spent fuel more effectively than other industrial sectors. Despite ongoing public concerns regarding long-term disposal, current containment methods successfully isolate radioactive materials from the environment. This perspective suggests that expanded nuclear energy production remains viable even while permanent geological repository projects continue to face regulatory and political delays. Expanded use of nuclear energy will protect the environment even without fresh options for waste disposal. Haruko Wainwright...
Nuclear NewsNEW How much of a threat do heat waves pose to nuclear plants?Hot water and low river levels have hampered nuclear power in Europe this summer, forcing a reckoning over plant preparedness. Read the full article at Canary Media :
Nuclear NewsNEW What’s reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today?The nuclear industry is transitioning toward faster licensing pathways for advanced reactors and digital compliance tools to meet decarbonization goals. Regulatory frameworks like 10 CFR Part 53 and federal initiatives are driving this shift toward risk-informed decision-making. Organizations must now balance these modernized processes with the need to maintain operational discipline and institutional knowledge across both existing fleets and new project deployments. It is the convergence of urgency, innovation, and modernization that is reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today. For decades, nuclear licensing operated in a relatively stable environment built around large light water reactors, predictable review cycles, and well-established regulatory pathways. Today, that model is evolving rapidly. Advanced reactors, AI-enabled tools, digital engineering platforms, grid reliability concerns, and aggressive decarbonization goals are all pushing the industry—and regulators—to move faster and think differently. Read the full article at ans.org :
Nuclear NewsNEW MMA approves nuclear engineering technology majorMaine Maritime Academy is launching a new nuclear engineering technology major next fall to replace underperforming ocean studies programs. The school secured a $1 million Department of Energy grant to establish this curriculum and a dedicated center for training nuclear merchant mariners, citing strong student interest and external support. This expansion reflects a broader industry trend toward integrating nuclear power into maritime propulsion and clean energy infrastructure. By reviving its historical focus on nuclear technology, the academy aims to address workforce demands for specialize...
Nuclear NewsNEW Debate grows over New Hampshire’s plan to expand nuclear energyNew Hampshire plans to expand nuclear power use - Valley News New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte is directing the state Department of Energy to develop a nuclear power roadmap to address rising electricity costs and future energy demand. The initiative follows a March executive order aimed at exploring new nuclear generation technologies to improve grid reliability and reduce regional carbon emissions. The state currently hosts the Seabrook Station nuclear plant, but officials are debating whether additional in-state capacity would directly lower local rates. Because New Hampshire is already...
Nuclear NewsNEW U.S. uranium production more than tripled in 2025 and was the highest since 2017Domestic uranium concentrate production reached 2.1 million pounds in 2025, marking the highest output since 2017 and a threefold increase over 2024 levels. Exploration and development drilling activity also rose during the year to support these extraction efforts. Despite this growth, U.S. origin material accounted for only 7 percent of total deliveries to domestic nuclear plants, with the remainder supplied by foreign sources. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Revie...
Nuclear NewsNEW Deployable Energy Selected for Full-Power Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory and Maritime DeDeployable Energy has secured two demonstration projects through the National Reactor Innovation Center to test its Unity Nuclear Battery. The company will conduct a full-power demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory and a separate maritime trial in partnership with Hornbeck Offshore to evaluate system performance and integration in diverse operational environments. These trials aim to generate technical data required for U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and future commercial deployment. By testing microreactors in both laboratory and offshore settings, the company seeks to vali...
Nuclear NewsNEW Palisades Begins the Process for Loading Fuel in its Reactor Vessel, Embarking on a Meticulous ProgrPalisades has commenced loading 204 fuel assemblies into its reactor vessel, marking the first time a shuttered U.S. nuclear plant has reached this stage of a restart. The process follows two years of maintenance, including steam generator tube reinforcement and control rod drive mechanism nozzle replacements, to prepare for 805-megawatt operations. This effort serves as a test case for the viability of reviving decommissioned nuclear assets to meet increasing electricity demand. The project relies on federal loan guarantees and long-term power purchase agreements, setting a potential preceden...
Nuclear NewsNEW The Race to Power AI Is Reviving America's Nuclear AmbitionsRising electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers is driving a surge in private investment for nuclear fission and fusion technologies. Venture capital funding for these sectors reached 4.5 billion dollars in 2026, as tech companies seek reliable, carbon-free power sources to support the rapid expansion of large-scale computing infrastructure. This influx of capital targets small modular reactors as a potential alternative to the high costs and long construction timelines associated with traditional large-scale plants like Plant Vogtle. While the industry faces challenges in...
Nuclear NewsNEW Two new ANS standards issuedThe American National Standards Institute approved two new American Nuclear Society standards for reactor design and safety. ANSI/ANS-56.2-2026 updates requirements for containment isolation systems following a loss-of-coolant accident in light water reactors. Additionally, ANS-GS-30.1-2026 provides a technology-neutral framework for integrating risk-informed and performance-based methods into the design of new nuclear reactors. Two new American Nuclear Society standards recently received approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The new standard ANSI/ANS-56.2-2026, Containment Isolation Provisions for Fluid Systems After a LOCA, is a revision of historic ANS-56.2-1984 (W1999). ANS-GS-30.1-2026, Integrating Risk and Performance Objectives into… Both standards are available for purchase in the ANS Online Store. ANSI/ANS-56.2-2026: Containment Isolation Provisions for Fluid Systems After a LOCA specifies minimum design, actuation, testing, and maintenance requirements for the containment isolation of fluid systems that penetrate the primary containment of light wa...
Outage NewsNEW Browns Ferry 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayBrowns Ferry 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 27, 2026. This event ended a 448 day streak of operation without an unscheduled outage for the 1,259-MW General Electric BWR/4 unit. The unit has recorded one forced outage so far in 2026, compared to two forced outages during the entirety of 2025. Tennessee Valley Authority operates this unit along with six other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.6 percent capacity factor, with two units currently in unscheduled outages and zero units in refueling. ATHENS, AL. Browns Ferry 2 dropped offline on Aug 27, 2026 , beginning an unscheduled outage. The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; a follow-up reply will be posted here if one is filed. This is the first u...
Outage NewsNEW Monticello trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMonticello entered an unscheduled forced short outage on August 10, 2026, ending a 130-day streak of outage-free operation. This event marks the second forced outage for the 617-MW General Electric BWR/3 unit during the 2026 calendar year. The unit, which has been in commercial operation since 1971, recorded four forced outages throughout 2025. Northern States Power Co - Minnesota operates this facility along with two other U.S. nuclear units. Across the industry today, 94 units are maintaining a 97.9 percent capacity factor, with this unit currently representing the only facility in an unsche...
Outage NewsSaint Lucie 1 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwaySaint Lucie 1 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 14, 2026. This event ended a streak of 635 days without an unscheduled outage at the 981-MW Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactor. This forced outage is the first for the unit in 2026, following a year in 2025 with zero forced outages. Florida Power and Light operates this unit along with three other nuclear units in the United States. Across the industry, 94 units are currently operating at a 97.8 percent capacity factor, with Saint Lucie 1 and Monticello as the only two units in unscheduled outages. The next planned...
Outage NewsRiver Bend 1 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayRiver Bend 1 began an unscheduled forced short outage on August 1, 2026. This event ended a streak of 256 days of operation without an unscheduled outage at the 968-MW General Electric BWR/6 facility. The unit has recorded one forced outage so far in 2026, compared to four forced outages during the 2025 calendar year. Entergy Louisiana operates this unit and one other nuclear unit in the United States. Across the industry, the current fleet capacity factor is 98.6 percent among 94 units, with one unit currently in an unscheduled outage and zero units in refueling. The facility has been in comm...
Outage NewsMillstone 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMillstone 2 entered a forced short outage on August 4, 2026. This event ended a 51 day unscheduled outage free streak for the 863 MW Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactor. This forced outage marks the second such event for Millstone 2 during 2026, following a year in 2025 with zero forced outages. Dominion Energy Nuclear Conn operates this unit and one other U.S. nuclear unit. Across the industry, 94 units are currently maintaining a 97.7 percent capacity factor. There are two units in unscheduled outages nationwide, with River Bend 1 being the only other unit currently offline. WAT...
Outage NewsTurkey Point 4 refueling outage pushed backThe refueling schedule for Turkey Point 4 has been revised with the outage now pushed back to a later start date. The planned duration for this maintenance period has also been extended beyond the previous estimate. Readers should consult the NukeWorker outage schedule for the updated dates and duration details regarding this unit. Turkey Point 4 's next refueling outage has been pushed back in the utility's published schedule. The revised start date and duration are on the NukeWorker outage schedule. The scheduled duration was revised at the same time, and the outage is now planned to run lon...
Outage NewsFermi 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayFermi 2 began a forced short unscheduled outage on 2026-07-04, ending a 44-day unscheduled-outage-free streak. This event marks the second forced outage for the unit in 2026, following zero forced outages during 2025. The 1,141-MW General Electric BWR/4 is currently the only unit in the fleet in an unscheduled outage. MONROE, MI. Fermi 2 dropped offline on Jul 4, 2026 , beginning an unscheduled outage. The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; a follow-up reply will be posted here if one is filed. This is the second unscheduled outage of 2026 for the unit. Across the U.S....
Outage NewsWatts Bar 2 refuel pulled forward 7 days: now Nov 6The refueling schedule for Watts Bar 2 has been revised to start on 2026-11-06, which is 7 days earlier than the previous start date of 2026-11-13. The scheduled duration for the outage has also been adjusted from 28 days to 29 days. Watts Bar 2 's next refueling outage has been pulled forward by 7 days in the utility's published schedule. The new scheduled start is Nov 6, 2026 , moving from a previous schedule of Nov 13, 2026. Scheduled duration also revised: now 29 days , 1 day longer than the previously scheduled 28. For workers planning to support this outage, the revised window changes th...
Outage NewsWaterford 3 refuel pushed back 17 days: now Oct 17The refueling schedule for Waterford 3 has been revised, moving the start date from September 30, 2026, to October 17, 2026. This adjustment represents a 17-day delay for the beginning of the outage. The planned duration for the event has also been modified, decreasing from 40 days to 25 days. Waterford 3 's next refueling outage has been pushed back by 17 days in the utility's published schedule. The new scheduled start is Oct 17, 2026 , moving from a previous schedule of Sep 30, 2026. Scheduled duration also revised: now 25 days , 15 days shorter than the previously scheduled 40. For workers...
Outage NewsSouth Texas 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwaySouth Texas 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on June 18, 2026. This event ended the unit's unscheduled-outage-free streak at 205 days. This is the first forced outage for the 1,280-MW Westinghouse 4-loop PWR in 2026, matching the total count recorded for the entire year of 2025. STP Nuclear Operating manages this unit and one other U.S. nuclear unit. Across the industry, the fleet currently maintains a 98.2 percent capacity factor with 94 units online, one unit in refueling, and one unit in an unscheduled outage. The unit has been in commercial operation since 1989. PALACIOS, TX — So...
Outage NewsMillstone 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayMillstone 2 began an unscheduled forced short outage on 2026-06-05. This event ended the unit's unscheduled-outage-free streak at 1591 days. This forced outage is the first for the 853-MW Combustion Engineering pressurized water reactor in 2026, following a year with zero forced outages in 2025. Dominion Energy Nuclear Conn operates this unit and one other U.S. nuclear unit. Across the 94 units in the current fleet, the capacity factor is 97.3 percent, with one unit currently in refueling and one unit in an unscheduled outage. WATERFORD, CT — Millstone 2 entered an unscheduled outage on Jun 5,...
Outage NewsFermi 2 trips offline, unscheduled outage underwayFermi 2 ended an 849-day unscheduled-outage-free streak on May 19, 2026. This forced short outage is the first for the unit in 2026, following zero forced outages during 2025. The 1,141-MW General Electric BWR/4 is currently one of one unit in an unscheduled outage across the fleet. MONROE, MI — Fermi 2 entered an unscheduled outage on May 19, 2026 . The NRC has not yet issued an event notification for this trip; this post will be updated if one is filed.This is the first unscheduled outage of 2026 for the unit. Prior to this trip, the unit had run for more than 2 years without an unscheduled...
Outage NewsThree Mile Island 1 is on track to return to serviceMIDDLETOWN, PA. Three Mile Island 1 , the 786 MWe reactor offline since September 20, 2019, is on its way back to the grid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration now lists the Constellation Energy plant among the generators set to return to service, the first confirmation in federal energy records that the restart effort is moving forward. Permanently retired reactors rarely come back, which makes this one of the most closely watched milestones in the U.S. nuclear fleet.A restart means jobs. See open nuclear jobs in Pennsylvania on NukeWorker.Facility page  |  Outage history and status
Outage NewsPalisades is on track to return to serviceCOVERT, MI. Palisades , the 767 MWe reactor offline since May 20, 2022, is on its way back to the grid. The U.S. Energy Information Administration now lists the Holtec International plant among the generators set to return to service, the first confirmation in federal energy records that the restart effort is moving forward. Permanently retired reactors rarely come back, which makes this one of the most closely watched milestones in the U.S. nuclear fleet.A restart means jobs. See open nuclear jobs in Michigan on NukeWorker.Facility page  |  Outage history and status
History & TriviaNEW The Hiroshima Atomic Blast Forged a Metal Never Seen Before on EarthGeologists led by the University of Florence have identified a previously unknown iron-chromium alloy within microscopic fallout debris from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing. The 10-micrometer grain exhibits a complex, highly ordered cubic crystal structure that formed due to the extreme temperatures and rapid cooling rates of the nuclear fireball. This discovery highlights that nuclear blast debris contains a unique library of metastable materials that are difficult to replicate in laboratory settings. For the nuclear industry, these findings demonstrate that fallout particles serve as a physical record of extreme thermal events, potentially offering new insights into material behavior under rapid, high-energy phase transitions. The world changed forever on 6 August 1945. That was the da...
DC CookNEW Newly Renovated Furnished 2Br rental near D.C. CookD.C. Cook outage housing available in Stevensville for September/October.We have furnished 2BR / 1.5BA units available for outage workers, with full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, utilities, and parking included. Each unit has 1 king bed and 2 queen beds and works well for 1–2 workers or coworkers sharing a unit.Weekly and 4–6 week stays available. We also have two neighboring units, so we may be able to accommodate a small crew that wants to stay close together while still having separate living space.Located in Stevensville with convenient access to D.C. Cook.Message me for availability, photos, and outage-worker rates.goosewalrusstays@gmail.comTim973-997-8024
Training, Tests & EducationNEW Calculators for BMST and POSS?If I remember correctly, a four-function calculator is provided to you. That being said, you should be able to do the most of the math on it without a calculator.Good luck! What plant are you applying to?
AdvertisingNEW Lodging AdvertisingNine Mile/ Fitzpatrick 2026 Entire private farmhouse/rooms for rent. Recently renovated. Located on State Route 104, Oswego, NY. Less than 5 miles from the nuclear plants. Four bedrooms (3 upstairs and one small downstairs) 2 full bathrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs) Washer and dryer in downstairs bathroom.Fully furnished and fully equipped kitchen. WiFi and cable included. Electric, water and trash removal,bedding, towels and toiletries. $300/week/room Or rent entire house for $1,200/week if you want to be sure your colleagues have a place.  Limit is 4 adults.  No pets. No smoking inside. Plenty of room to park and smoke outside.  Sandy 315-447-9485 Call or Text
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Fallen:Michael D HargisMichael D. Hargis, a RCT, Radcon Supervisor, and Emergency Management at the Idaho Cleanup Project at the Idaho National Laboratory passed August 13, 2026. He was a great coworker and will be missed. His obituary is at
Site NewsEvery Outage Finally Has a NameEvery Outage Finally Has a Name If you have worked an outage, you know it has a name. Nobody at the tool crib says "the spring outage at Catawba." They say C1R28 . It is on the badge, on the schedule, on the coffee cup somebody had printed.For years, right here on NukeWorker, every one of those outages was a date range and a colored bar. "Catawba 1, March 2026." Technically true. Totally soulless. That bugged me. So we went and got the names. The hunt Here is the thing nobody tells you: there is no master list. Nowhere can you download a tidy file where some kind soul has written down that Tur...
Radiation SafetyKyle HillGreat post, Marlin! I wasn't aware this change was getting YouTube traction lol. Thanks for the link.
Radiation SafetyRadiation Protection AIthose that have a chatgpt subscription. Another great tool for RCT's, Rad Engineers or CHP's
History & TriviaPentagon Tests Portable Nuclear Reactor. The Last One Left Arlington's Only Radioactive Grave.The Department of Defense is developing a new transportable nuclear reactor under Project Pele at the Idaho National Laboratory. This initiative follows the 1961 SL-1 reactor accident, which resulted in three fatalities and the burial of a contaminated soldier in a lead-lined grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The SL-1 incident established safety standards that have prevented fatal reactor accidents in the United States for 65 years. Project Pele utilizes high-temperature gas-cooled technology and TRISO fuel, which are designed to be meltdown-resistant. These developments aim to provide por...
History & TriviaBizarre new material discovered in Hiroshima bombing debrisResearchers discovered a unique metallic alloy within microscopic debris collected from Hiroshima Bay. The material, composed of iron, chromium, nickel, and other elements, formed a complex cubic lattice structure due to the extreme heat and rapid cooling of the 1945 atomic explosion. This finding provides insight into how high-energy events create substances that do not form under standard thermodynamic conditions. When an atomic bomb detonates, it produces a unique chemical environment that’s nearly impossible to mimic in a lab—and amid its destruction, the explosion can create something com...
Fallen:Rod HamptonGreat guy and excellent RP. Worked for Duke Energy with the fleet RP Instrument Calibration during the last 10+ years of his career until his passing. He was doing well and went downhill quick, we all hated to see him go.  You could always count on Rod for a job well done. We will all miss him.  Rest in peace brother! 
GeneralNew Health Physics Calculator Website? Always seemed that Rad Pro Calculator was more than adequate for most of us. It does not answer test questions directly. It does require a basic understanding of RP concepts. those interesting in the Rad Pro Calculator, By Ray McGinnis, for comparison.