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U.S. and U.K. Fast-Track Nuclear Reactor Collaboration

9/19/2025

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The U.S. and U.K. established a nuclear collaboration agreement to shorten reactor licensing timelines.
This agreement aims to reduce the U.K.'s timeline from four years to two and the U.S. target to 18 months.
The initiative may expedite small modular reactor deployment, benefiting companies like Oklo.
Both countries plan to end Russian nuclear fuel imports by 2028.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is pursuing similar partnerships globally.

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Story summary

The U.S. and U.K. established a nuclear collaboration agreement to shorten reactor licensing timelines.
This agreement aims to reduce the U.K.'s timeline from four years to two and the U.S. target to 18 months.
The initiative may expedite small modular reactor deployment, benefiting companies like Oklo.
Both countries plan to end Russian nuclear fuel imports by 2028.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is pursuing similar partnerships globally.