IJR News

Oklo, X-Energy Join AI Nuclear Push; DOE Milestone

Oklo and X-energy will join a $200 million, Trump administration–led program with Microsoft and Nvidia to accelerate the construction of new nuclear power plants for AI data centers, aiming to dramatically shorten design, licensing and build timelines while reducing the required workforce. The initiative, likely to be announced at a Department of Energy AI energy summit, is part of a broader federal push to expand nuclear capacity and address rising electricity costs from AI-driven data-center growth, with stock moves reflecting investor interest.

Jul 26, 2026

ESG

Trump touts four micro-reactors; Saudi pact edges closer

President Trump announced that four privately funded advanced small nuclear reactors reached criticality under a Department of Energy pilot, meeting the July deadline and marking a renaissance in U.S. nuclear power while crediting his executive orders to speed licensing and reduce regulatory hurdles; his push is praised by supporters but criticized by some Democrats for potentially weakening safety oversight. The milestone is framed as a historic shift in American energy leadership amid broader efforts to accelerate nuclear innovation and power for AI and national security needs.

Donald Trump

Jul 25, 2026

Russia-Ukraine War

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Chief Engineer Killed, Officials Say

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike killed Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant chief engineer Aleksandr Yakovlev and the driver, with Rosatom urging a prompt IAEA response and condemning the attack. The plant has been under Russian control since 2022, with all reactors reportedly shut down for safety; Ukraine offered no immediate public comment on the incident.

Jul 15, 2026