Tag: Secretary Chris Wright

U.S. Department of Energy Meets President Trump’s Goal, Delivers Third Advanced Reactor CriticalityJuly 2, 2026

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In a landmark achievement for America’s nuclear renaissance, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Deployable Energy’s Unity demonstration reactor successfully achieved criticality on June 30, 2026 (late yesterday), at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This marks the third DOE-authorized advanced reactor to reach this milestone by the July 4, 2026, deadline set by President […]

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Aalo-X Gets the Approval to Turn On the Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor Secretary Chris Wright Signs the Critical Notice – A Landmark Milestone for U.S. Advanced Nuclear and AI Power

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In a powerful symbol of America’s accelerating nuclear renaissance, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited the Aalo-X campus next to Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on June 25, 2026, and signed the final authorization allowing Aalo Atomics to turn on its Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor (CTR). This marks the final regulatory step before fuel loading […]

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At Last, An Energy Secretary Who Tells The Truth About Energy

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This article was first published on the Energy Absurdities Substack by David Blackmon. We highly recommend following and subscribing to his Substack. For years, Americans have been subjected to a steady drumbeat of energy scarcity narratives, peak oil hysteria, and politically motivated predictions that hydrocarbons were on the verge of running out. These claims have shaped […]

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World’s 65 Biggest Banks Pumped $906 Billion Into Fossil Fuels in 2025. The Iran War will escalate exploration and production, pipelines, and energy security spending and financing.

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In a striking confirmation of the enduring role of fossil fuels in global finance, the world’s 65 largest banks committed a record $906 billion to oil, natural gas, and coal companies in 2025 — an 8% jump from $869 billion the year before. This marks the second straight year of rising fossil fuel financing after […]

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First Reactor in Trump Pilot Program Hits Milestone to Ramp Up Nuclear Nationwide

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a historic milestone on June 4, 2026: Antares Nuclear’s Mark-0 advanced microreactor has achieved criticality—the point at which a nuclear reactor sustains a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing steady energy. This marks the first success under President Trump’s Reactor Pilot Program and the first time in more […]

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President Trump Signs the Defense Production Act for Coal Plants Nationwide

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In a major boost for America’s energy security and domestic coal industry, President Donald J. Trump today invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to direct nearly $700 million in federal support for coal-fired power plants, new construction, restarts, and critical export infrastructure. The announcement, made during an Oval Office event focused on “Beautiful, Clean Coal,” […]

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Project Blue Point: $3.7–4 Billion World’s Largest Low-Carbon Ammonia Plant Moves Forward in Louisiana at “Trump Speed”

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on May 19 that the Blue Point low-carbon ammonia project in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, is advancing rapidly under streamlined permitting. The roughly $3.7–4 billion facility is expected to become the world’s largest ammonia production plant by nameplate capacity. According to Secretary Rollins’ post on X, permitting for the […]

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