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Opinion: The U.S. could reshape the global economy for the next century. Will it seize the opportunity?

The global economic landscape is changing rapidly due to two major forces: The reemergence of geopolitical competition among the world’s most powerful nations and a shift to low-emission economies in the West.

National lab partnerships speed nuclear deployment: Idaho National Laboratory is a leader in the effort

The global economic landscape is changing rapidly due to two major forces: the reemergence of geopolitical competition among the world’s most powerful nations and a shift to low-emission economies in the West. These forces are driving trade and investment, creating new economic patterns, partnerships, risks and opportunities for global leadership. These forces influence economic competitiveness […]

Alaska’s Strategic Role in Global Energy Independence

In October, 2023, the Atlantic Council hosted a Frontiers Project Meeting in Anchorage, to discuss Alaska’s role as a first-mover state in advanced nuclear and at how the state can meet increased global demand for low-emissions manufacturing. One recurring theme of the conference was Alaska’s unique position in the global energy landscape. Alaska stands at […]

EMA News Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2023

Our latest news roundup highlights how economies around the world are putting a price on carbon emissions. This shift has created global competition that pits the U.S. with other countries.

EMA News Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2023

Our latest news roundup highlights the global energy transition, emphasizing the need for collaboration and the increasing support for nuclear power as a net-zero technology. Significant domestic developments include investments in nuclear and hydrogen energy and major upgrades to the US electric grid.

In the News

TerraPower selects Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for advanced reactor demonstration plant

November 16, 2021

TerraPower today announced Kemmerer, Wyoming as the preferred site for the Natrium™ reactor demonstration project, which is a TerraPower and GE-Hitachi technology, and is one of two competitively-selected advanced reactor demonstration projects (ARDP) supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The company selected the Kemmerer location, near the Naughton Power Plant, following an extensive evaluation process and meetings with community members and leaders.

Eielson AFB Announced as Site for Air Force Micro-Reactor Pilot

October 15, 2021

The Department of the Air Force has selected Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) to pilot its first micro-reactor. The next-generation energy capability will provide the installation with a clean, reliable, and resilient nuclear energy supply technology for critical national security infrastructure.

The micro-reactor pilot was initiated in response to the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act requirement to identify potential locations to site, construct, and operate a micro-reactor by the end of 2027. The micro-reactor will be commercially owned and operated and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed.