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深夜全线大涨,美国突传大消息
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-28 23:58

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government has signed an $80 billion agreement with Westinghouse to build nuclear reactors to meet the growing electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, leading to a surge in nuclear power stocks [1][3][4]. Group 1: U.S. Nuclear Power Developments - The U.S. government has partnered with Westinghouse, Cameco Corp, and Brookfield Asset Management to accelerate nuclear power deployment, with plans to construct reactors worth at least $80 billion [3][4]. - Each AP1000 nuclear power plant, equipped with two units, is expected to create or maintain 45,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs across 43 states, with over 100,000 construction jobs nationwide [3][4]. - The initiative aims to solidify the U.S. position as a nuclear power leader and enhance the global export of Westinghouse nuclear technology [4]. Group 2: Technology Companies' Involvement - Google has reached an agreement with NextEra to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, which has been closed for five years, to address the electricity demand from AI [7][8]. - The Duane Arnold plant, with a capacity of 615 megawatts, is expected to have a restart cost exceeding $1.6 billion and is planned to begin supplying power in 2029 [7][8]. - Microsoft has also partnered with Constellation Energy to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, indicating a trend among tech companies to collaborate with nuclear firms to revive old reactors rather than waiting for new technologies [7][8]. Group 3: Regulatory and Safety Considerations - The Trump administration is expected to assist Westinghouse in obtaining land and permits for reactor construction, potentially providing loan guarantees [4][5]. - Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of restarting older reactors, particularly the Duane Arnold plant, which suffered significant damage from a storm in 2020 [9]. - Analysts suggest that reviving idle nuclear plants is more cost-effective and quicker than building new facilities from scratch, although critics emphasize the need for strict regulatory compliance [8][9].