Nuclear energy

Akkuyu nuclear plant: Russia funds $9 billion boost as Turkey targets 2026 launch

Rosatom is building Turkey's first nuclear power station at Akkuyu in the Mediterranean province of Mersin, per a 2010 accord worth $20 billion.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view shows the Knyaz Pozharsky nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine before a ceremony of raising a naval flag aboard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk region, Russia July 24, 2025.
An illustrative image of nuclear fusion.

The world is pushing for nuclear fusion energy. Israel has the keys to crack it - opinion

Israel can be a meaningful player in the fusion revolution. But only if it moves now. The world isn't waiting.

|ByAMIR LIVNE
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman speaks with US President Donald Trump on the day of the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.

Trump expected to seal deals with Saudi Arabia on defense, nuclear energy, AI - US official

Fulfillments of the Saudi's $600 billion investment pledge were also expected to be announced as President Donald Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

|ByREUTERS
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025.

Saudi visit is locking in a long-term strategic partnership with the US, expert tells 'Post'

Prof. Bernard Haykel describes the crown prince as fundamentally pragmatic. “He’s a nationalist. He’ll do what’s in the interest of his country first."

|ByAMICHAI STEIN

UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales, angering Washington

The US had been pushing for US energy firm Westinghouse to lead a large-scale project in Wylfa, but Britain opted for the British-built SMR on the island in Wales.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Simon Bowen, Interim Chair for Great British Energy - Nuclear, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan during Starmer's visit to announce North Wales as the location for UK's first nuclear power station, November 13, 2025.

US strikes $80 billion deal for new nuclear power plants

The deal comes as US President Donald Trump advances his "energy dominance agenda" amid a surge in power demand driven by the use of artificial intelligence.

OCTOBER 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Feedwater heaters are seen inside the main generator hall at the Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant, during a tour by Constellation Energy, which has ordered a main power transformer for the nuclear reactor it is trying to reopen, in Middletown, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 16, 2024.