US Regulatory Evolution

• NRC Streamlines Licensing: The NRC has unveiled a new licensing rule to accelerate the approval of advanced nuclear reactors, providing a critical pathway for SMR developers to enter the market faster. Read more
• Fusion Framework: A new comment period has opened for NRC regulatory changes concerning fusion energy, marking a foundational step toward the commercialization of fusion power. Read more
• Corporate Agility: Ampera is already leveraging these updated regulatory pathways to expedite its next-generation reactor development, illustrating the direct impact of policy shifts on industry timelines. Read more

Advanced Reactor Milestones

• TerraPower Progress: The NRC has issued a construction permit for TerraPower's Natrium advanced reactor, a pivotal milestone for sodium-cooled fast reactor viability in the US. Read more
• Canadian SMR Leadership: Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted an operating license for the first Darlington SMR-2, signaling a shift toward active SMR operation in North America. Read more