William Freebairn

Editor at S&P Global Commodity Insights

S&P Global Commodity Insights editor focused on nuclear energy. Lifelong journalist and soccer fan. Views and opinions are my own.

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Analysts, industry see ongoing support for nuclear energy in second Trump term

Nov 20, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

Industry officials and analysts see continued strong support for nuclear energy and domestic uranium production from the incoming administration of Donald Trump, although details on spending levels and the administrative approach to be followed remain uncertain. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
US government looking into Chinese enriched uranium imports, officials say

Oct 29, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

The US National Security Council is looking into recent purchases of uranium enriched in China by US utility Constellation Energy, two industry officials said Oct. 29. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Amazon signs deals to help spur new small nuclear reactors in Virginia, Washington

Oct 16, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

Amazon, seeking more low-carbon power for its data centers, has signed deals to help bring small modular nuclear reactors to Virginia and Washington state while making an equity investment in a leading advanced reactor developer. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. The company announced in an Oct.
DOE allows nuclear company Centrus to import Russian uranium in 2024-25

Jul 19, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

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UN General Assembly calls on Russia to return Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to Ukraine

Jul 12, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

The United National General Assembly approved a resolution July 11 calling on Russia to withdraw its forces from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plan in Ukraine and return full control of the plant to the Ukrainian authorities. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. The resolution was approved by a vote of 99-9, with Russia and several of its allies voting against it, the UN said in a statement.
Layers of IRA tax credits boost nuclear energy's economics, drive uprate interest

May 15, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

The US Inflation Reduction Act has provided multiple avenues for nuclear plant operators to benefit, with some options to layer multiple credits and even sell the credits for more rapid profits, industry officials said May 14. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
New fund for large investors to focus on uranium, mining, nuclear industry

Apr 17, 2024 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

An investment company in Luxembourg has created a wide-ranging nuclear energy and nuclear fuel focused investment fund, known as Triton, for institutional and large private investors, seeking to take advantage of growing interest in the energy source. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Facing climate goals, more demand, Canada looks to nuclear plants large and small

Jul 19, 2023 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn

Canada's most populous province, projected to face burgeoning energy needs while aiming for net zero carbon emissions by mid-century, is looking at a potential major expansion in nuclear power — and the company that oversees the technology driving all the country's existing power reactors says its can best meet much of the future demand. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
House advances bill halting enriched Russian uranium imports after 2027

May 25, 2023 | spglobal.com | William Freebairn