# The reactor race has begun

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-28 22:07 UTC · Category: Business

## Executive Summary
Nuclear power sector activity intensifies as industry leaders and officials signal a new phase for small modular reactors in the United States.

## Intelligence Brief
Recent events at the Idaho National Lab saw U.S. Energy Secretary, state leaders, and officials celebrate nuclear program milestones. These developments coincide with a broader shift in focus toward the small modular reactor (SMR) sector.


Coverage from the Idaho Statesman, East Idaho News, and Deseret News highlights the launch of a new era for nuclear power. OilPrice.com and Investor's Business Daily emphasize the evolving performance of nuclear stocks and the status of SMR projects.


Attention now shifts to the U.S. Department of Energy. Industry observers are monitoring an approaching deadline set by the agency that may impact current projects.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Statesman | At Idaho National Lab, reactor success and Trump’s nuclear program celebrated | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTFBsNlJ4NDMzWXZ6QTRJdTRVcTBiV01oWkNwWUNuSHNzZkhHNG9Hc3V1QUNXQkJwYW5hQlBXOWZHUWZCM3ZHNlByd2NRdWEwekNtRDRFcE5HbU8tbGVxdFhrallMT0xNazNKMEtGaFF3VDhtVktKMWpxNXJIaXhUdw?oc=5) |
| Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com | Whatever Happened to the Small Modular Reactor Revolution | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxPV1pZbllqR0w5b2NELTBOU1R6clE5SG1zNk5FNGE5NEplOW4yRmF0emlTUFRWYXo2T2hIdUE3am9JQnBkdTAtZVVMaHNzMnNlU3BJTjNkTTJXbXhMelpYZWtiSE5sRHA4bkhnSVBYMm5uamVONjE0NEtSNHViMkRGT2RBNk9PaHNrQ3E2MGtxTmVvMUhfYU52elRnOEpIOEEzbnAwRnc3blg0Vk40cGxibGJHQXhScEHSAbwBQVVfeXFMTWdJSFpTc2lEaHQ1S0wtdk9kUXVvR1Z4YUJjZTVMRGFVR1RwcXVxb1FydS1xMGc4ckJtcFNTdkRrc0o0QU5pUEwtenI0TUpfVnlESHN1ZUU2bkNsUllmaVE0RldYQmZ5bFZsZ0hLbGJPVjVPNk5PdVdNTEtUN3preWVpVzRaMlJYN3R1QmlsdkRaaWRLOGNoYUV2T2x) |
| East Idaho News | INL, Idaho leaders and U.S. Energy Secretary launch ‘golden age’ of nuclear power | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQTGExMnR1ZFFubS1iRnRrY2tRUmRZdU5oYWQ3dTRoZ1BZVV9FLW9HMDBER0sxX0tiaGduQi1jOFUtN3JjNTViZXl4ZFdTR25pOUdxbjNPVXRiYk5xTjJJanI5RUM3WEYzUGlLczJqMEFGaEVwN09ST0FCNEtydWJzb0ZoSUtyT19UWUwtVklfTVZBcnBjSmpfeERSYzVDNWgxdXVkVDlYS21LZkFzRVUwanU0V3JkNnM?oc=5) |
| Investor's Business Daily | Nuclear Stocks And Small Modular Reactors Ace Big Wins. A DOE Deadline Looms. | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPa0tCXzVTRFgxQlNnVHVsNG8ySDNaN2JjWWRrdUpxTE5XS3ZvUGpyVUEzYVAtZEQxSFRkX2xnV2N3QlNxb1AwWTlsaUFISEVUcTNaMnEzd1E5X0pZbC02WXZ3ZXllaGJoODBIRmw0YTZLM1RPZElqWnVBb1JVUTd4bkNOdVdfY0cwSUVhbnY3WQ?oc=5) |
| Deseret News | The reactor race has begun | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxQVVV5MDQ5S3FxbU84dlBabTVRVkdlQWw5VTkxdnMyUTBWdjZ1Z0RPbjRMNVZFZE1PSkRWMHVZdXphbjQ0UnZfTHR2YkQ5U05MclRYVlhBbmMxOHRYajRBbkQwbHUwTXdVRVZoTGNlQjZadF9HVDNKbkplVXA2dGxXbkVoVQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-28/the-reactor-race-has-begun*