Global nuclear industry poised for growth as retirements slow and new plants advance

After more than a decade of stagnation following Fukushima, nuclear energy capacity is expected to expand significantly with new reactor construction outpacing plant closures, particularly in Asia.

First covered Jul 17, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Canary Media Nuclear energy could be in for a big decade — This article is part of our “Chart of the Week” series . The global nuclear energy industry has been muted since 2011, when the Fukushima Daiichi disaster…

Global nuclear industry poised for growth as retirements slow and new plants advance

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