Louisiana officials have unveiled the US state’s first nuclear strategic framework, which calls for expanding nuclear generation, manufacturing and fuel cycle capabilities in a bid to prepare for huge increases in US power demand.
The framework says rising US power demand is projected to grow 95% by 2050, with nuclear contributing about 50% of this increase.
Significant investments are expected in nuclear design, manufacturing and fuel facilities, with over $250bn (€217bn) in total US nuclear investment by 2030.
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