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On May 23, President Trump unveiled a four-point plan to increase U.S. nuclear energy capacity by 300 GW. Westinghouse plans to construct 10 AP1000 reactors by 2030, potentially creating 55,000 jobs and generating $75 billion in economic value.

AtkinsRéalis seeks an NRC license for CANDU reactors to support this expansion, leveraging spent fuel from light-water reactors. Canada is also increasing uranium production, including the Rook I Project, which could supply over 23% of global uranium. The NRC's decision on CANDU reactors will impact the U.S. nuclear energy strategy moving forward.