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World Nuclear News

World Nuclear News
Nuclear Energy
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World Nuclear Association
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World Nuclear Symposium
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Bringing you the news from the worldwide nuclear energy sector, interviews with key players and easy-to-follow guides to the nuclear essentials each month. The World Nuclear News team has been reporting about nuclear power since 2007 at: www.world-nuclear-news.org/ WNN is supported by the World Nuclear Association and draws on its global network of contacts across the industry, academia an... more

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There's enough uranium in the world's oceans to power our current energy needs for hundreds of thousands of years. The challenge is finding a way to extract it at a cost that makes it a viable option.

There have been various studies and trials carri... more

More than 1,300 people from 65 countries gathered in London for the 2026 World Nuclear Symposium. There was a packed programme of discussions, panels and networking, as well as a one-day summit focused on financing nuclear.

The World Nuclear News te... more

In this bonus episode, hear the full speech at World Nuclear Symposium in London from internationally renowned architect Lord Norman Foster. In it he says that nuclear's ability to provide a "vast amount of power" with "a tiny imprint" means that mic... more

Nuclear reactors worldwide generated 2702 TWh of electricity in 2025, beating the previous year's record of 2667 TWh, according to the newly published World Nuclear Outlook Report. The report also calculates that if all national targets for new nucle... more

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Director of Advanced Energy Technologies, Google
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Tim Gitzel
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Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization
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Alex Hunt
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Great podcast for those interested in the nuclear industry, very informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ZackAttack13
    4 years ago
  • Keeping me informed

    Well produced and well presented. Thanks for keeping me up to date with the world’s nuclear affairs. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Tweak
    United States4 years ago

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Clear, data-driven discussions that stay focused on nuclear trends.
Well produced and informative for industry watchers.
High-quality guests with practical insights for investors.
A reliable source for updates on policy, financing, and capacity plans.

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UxC's Anna Bryndza on uranium price reporting
Q: How are geopolitical tensions changing approaches within the supply chain?
She explains that geopolitics have reshaped views on domestic capabilities, funding, and policy, with governments prioritizing secure supply chains and collaboration across national programs.
UxC's Anna Bryndza on uranium price reporting
Q: What are your thoughts about the fuel cycle keeping up with growth in demand?
Bryndza notes there is universal agreement that nuclear demand is growing, but stresses the need for new capacity for uranium, enrichment, and conversion, with particular caution to not overshoot and to align expansion with actual demand.
Urenco scaling up capacity to meet rising nuclear fuel demand
Q: What is the role of LEU+, Haleu, and other fuel-cycle innovations in Urenco's roadmap?
LEU+ offers higher enrichment to extend fuel cycles and reduce outages, while Haleu is being developed with government support for a European supplier, both intended to meet utility needs while navigating nascent markets and licensing challenges, with plans for 2031 commercialization.
Urenco scaling up capacity to meet rising nuclear fuel demand
Q: Can you summarize Urenco's current capacity and where the expansions are planned?
Urenco has announced 4.6 million swu of additional capacity across the US, the Netherlands, and Germany, with the first phase online and further expansions planned through 2032, supported by a strong order book and stable, long-term customer contracts.
Will Spain rethink nuclear energy phase-out plan?
Q: When might we expect a decision on extending the licenses for Almaraz and Trillo?
The expectation is that the regulatory assessment concludes in summer, with the ministry issuing a final decision by October or November of the same year.

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This program provides deep-dish coverage of the global nuclear energy sector, featuring interviews with industry leaders, policymakers, and finance experts. Episodes frequently center on capacity expansion, policy context, financing, and technology developments in reactors, enrichment, waste management, and industry strategy. Notable strengths include access to top-tier practitioners from major organizations (industry associations, national labs, utilities, and finance players) and a clear focus on practical implications for investors, operators, and policymakers. The show tends to blend technical detail with strategic outlooks, helping listeners gauge market dynamics, regulatory trends, and financing pathways shaping nuclear deployment to ... more

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