reactor
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But X-Energy stands out as one of a handful of advanced reactor developers with a strong likelihood of success, said Chris Gadomski, lead nuclear analyst for Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
He says he and colleagues raced towards the site thinking a generator had exploded – unable to imagine it could be the reactor itself.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He noted the swift uptick in activity at North Korea’s central Yongbyon nuclear complex, including at a 5-megawatt reactor, a reprocessing unit and a light-water reactor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
You can’t blockade a reactor that only needs to be refueled every 18 months.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
The pumps are powered by turbines, which are driven by steam coming from the reactor.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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