U.S. And U.K. Unveil Nuclear Energy Framework To Support Security And International Supply Chains

The U.S. and United Kingdom unveiled a slate of nuclear power agreements Sunday during President Donald Trump’s state visit, according to Axios. X-energy and Centrica will build up to 12 small reactors in Hartlepool as part of a UK program aiming for six gigawatts of capacity. Holtec, EDF, and Tritax will develop data centers powered by small reactors in Nottinghamshire. Last Energy and DP World plan a micro nuclear plant at London Gateway. Urenco and Radiant will sign a $4.6 million deal to supply HALEU for U.S. advanced reactors. The agreement aims to end U.S. reliance on Russian nuclear material by 2028, as Russia is currently the only producer of HALEU. The U.S. will also host a Global Fusion Energy Policy Summit next year. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the commitments a step toward a “golden age of nuclear,” while U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the deals will secure supply chains and enhance transatlantic energy security.