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EU countries have agreed to strengthen nuclear safeguards, increasing inspections and oversight of facilities and materials, despite environmental concerns. This move comes as the EU aims to boost nuclear power for its energy transition, with world leaders and the EU executive advocating for increased nuclear capacity by 2050. The new rules aim to ensure safety, accountability, and traceability in the nuclear sector while addressing concerns about the diversion of materials. However, some countries are pushing for thorough inspections to ensure neighboring states’ safety. The EU’s energy commissioner highlights the role of nuclear in achieving decarbonization goals, but environmental groups remain critical of the EIB’s continued investment in nuclear power projects.

Bechtel, in partnership with TerraPower, has commenced the groundbreaking of the Natrium Demonstration Project. This groundbreaking project is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program and is set to bring forth a commercial, advanced nuclear reactor that will deliver clean, reliable power to the electrical grid. The Natrium reactor employs a distinctive sodium-based technology for reactor cooling, providing a clean, baseload operation at 345 megawatts with the capacity to flex up to 500 megawatts, sufficient to power 400,000 homes. Bechtel, with its extensive experience in nuclear energy spanning over 70 years, has been involved in the design, construction, or provision of construction services for 150 nuclear plants worldwide, contributing over 76,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity globally.

Russia Today (RT) reports that Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear corporation, plans to provide India with its most advanced nuclear fuel this summer. Alexey Likhachev, the head of Rosatom, expressed appreciation for India’s role as a key partner in the field of nuclear energy. During a visit to the Tomsk region in Siberia, Chairman of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, was introduced to a cutting-edge fourth-generation facility that will showcase the highest safety standards in nuclear power history.

At the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett expressed his concerns about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential impact, comparing its transformative power to that of nuclear energy. Buffett shared a personal experience where he encountered a realistic AI-generated video of himself delivering a message he never did, highlighting the technology’s capabilities and potential dangers. He emphasized that AI, like nuclear weapons, has the power to do both good and harm, and he believes that managing its development and use is crucial. Despite these concerns, Buffett acknowledged the potential benefits of AI and stated that Berkshire Hathaway will continue to invest primarily in the United States.

Kyle Wool, CEO of Dominari Securities, emphasizes the potential for lucrative investments in ancillary businesses supporting tech giants like Nvidia and Super Micro. Wool highlights the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient power sources for massive data centers, suggesting that nuclear energy is a promising investment opportunity. Companies like Constellation Energy and Talen Energy have seen significant stock growth due to the growing recognition of nuclear’s potential. Wool also discusses private investment opportunities in small nuclear reactors that can power data centers directly. Acclaimed investors Sam Altman and Bill Gates have invested heavily in this sector, recognizing its long-term potential. Wool believes that these investments have the potential for 10 to 20 times returns.