plutonium
Coverage of plutonium in the Nexus archive.
- Trump admin wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The Trump administration is encouraging nuclear startups to utilize weapons-grade plutonium for reactor development. The U.S. government possesses large stockpiles of plutonium and seeks innovative uses for it.
- DOE eyes using plutonium in nuclear fuel
The U.S. Department of Energy is considering allowing up to five companies to use surplus plutonium, previously used in nuclear warheads, as fuel for nuclear power. The department has selected these firms for 'advanced' applications.
- Energy Department takes steps toward allowing plutonium, historically used in weapons, in nuclear fuel
The U.S. Energy Department is considering allowing up to five companies to use surplus plutonium—historically used in nuclear warheads—as fuel. The department has initiated advanced negotiations with selected firms regarding the allocation of this material.
- US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
The Trump government plans to repurpose approximately 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads as fuel for US power companies. This initiative aims to utilize Cold War-era materials for energy production.