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  • Quantum Leap and Necsa agree HALEU venture

    Quantum Leap Energy and Necsa have signed a binding framework. The planned South African HALEU venture would develop uranium enrichment facilities at Pelindaba, with proposed 80:20 ownership and TerraPower offtake arrangements; production remains subject to technical and regulatory progress.


  • FANUC opens m industrial automation academy

    FANUC has opened a substantial industrial automation academy in Michigan. The $18m-plus facility provides 28 classrooms and practical robotics and CNC training, expanding a regional network capable of accommodating approximately 17,500 participants each year.


  • Centrus completes 6m Westerman manufacturing acquisition

    Centrus Energy has completed its acquisition of Westerman Holdings LLC. The approximately $116m transaction brings specialist centrifuge-component fabrication within the nuclear fuel business, adding four US facilities, about 400 employees and established non-nuclear industrial customers.


  • PurposeEnergy commissions Ohio waste-to-biogas facility

    PurposeEnergy has commissioned an industrial biogas facility in western Ohio. The $40m-plus Minster plant will treat dairy manufacturing residuals, with capacity for 250,000 gallons daily and renewable gas supplying process heat at Danone’s neighbouring factory.


  • BAE agrees APKWS procurement framework with US government

    BAE Systems has agreed a new American munitions manufacturing framework. The proposed seven-year arrangement covers up to 25,000 annual guidance kits for US needs, with a possible increase to 35,000 through allied demand.


  • Hitachi Energy plans C9m Canadian insulation factory

    Hitachi Energy plans a Canadian factory for transformer insulation materials. The C$479 million Ontario project will manufacture electrical-grade pressboard and laminates, with completion planned for 2028 and more than 100 permanent jobs expected.


  • SECO brings MX95 industrial HMI into series production

    SECO has moved its industrial MX95 touchscreen into series production. The 10.1-inch platform combines an NXP i.MX 95 processor, integrated AI acceleration and Clea software, with commercial units now available through DigiKey.


  • Stargate takes on HySTAT electrolyser stack support

    Stargate Hydrogen will manufacture replacement stacks for HySTAT alkaline electrolysers. Its agreement with Cummins covers aftermarket supply and services for more than 400 installed systems containing over 1,000 stacks across 65 countries.


  • ČEZ submits Temelín SMR environmental assessment

    ČEZ has submitted environmental documentation for its proposed Temelín reactor. Czech authorities will review the 470MW Rolls-Royce SMR project, including water availability and potential impacts, with an assessment outcome expected by the end of 2027.


  • ZE PAK and SGE agree Pątnów nuclear venture

    ZE PAK and SGE have signed a Polish nuclear agreement. Their proposed Pątnów venture could develop six BWRX-300 reactors totalling 1,800MW, with incorporation subject to competition clearance and land transfers set out in the shareholder arrangements.