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The US Department of Energy aims to increase American nuclear capacity from approximately 100 gigawatts in 2024 to 400 gigawatts by 2050. — A 4x increase in targeted capacity represents a massive long-term capital expenditure cycle for the nuclear sector.
+0.60European nations including Belgium and the Netherlands have abandoned plans to exit nuclear power, while Taiwan and Japan are considering or calling for reactor restarts. — A global shift away from nuclear phase-outs creates a structural floor for uranium demand and reactor services.
+0.50AI data center growth is driving a need for stable, 24/7 baseload power, leading companies toward nuclear power and small modular reactors (SMRs). — This links nuclear energy to the high-growth AI trade, providing a new catalyst for sector valuation.
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Nuclear energy projects face significant hurdles due to enormous initial capital requirements and lengthy regulatory approval processes. — High upfront costs and regulatory delays act as a drag on short-term returns and project execution.
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