Core Points - The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump signed a multi-billion-pound agreement to expand nuclear power cooperation between the two countries [1][3] - The agreement, known as the "Atlantic Advanced Nuclear Partnership," focuses on collaboration in nuclear energy, AI data centers, and nuclear regulation, aiming to reduce reliance on Russian nuclear materials [1][3][5] Nuclear Energy Expansion - The partnership aims to accelerate the construction of new reactors and provide reliable low-carbon energy for high-demand industries, including energy-intensive AI data centers [3][4] - X-energy and British Gas will build 12 advanced modular reactors (AMRs) in Hartlepool, creating approximately 2,500 jobs and generating enough electricity to power 1.5 million UK homes [3] - Holtec International, EDF, and Tritax Group will invest £11 billion to construct advanced data centers powered by small modular reactors (SMRs) in Nottinghamshire [3] Regulatory and Material Independence - The agreement includes provisions for nuclear regulation, aiming to reduce the licensing time for reactors from 3-4 years to 2 years [3] - The UK government aims to eliminate dependence on Russian nuclear materials by the end of 2028, with both countries accelerating domestic production of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) [5] - A $4.6 million agreement was signed between Urenco and Radiant to supply HALEU to the US market [5] Technological Focus - The focus is on small modular reactors and advanced modular reactors, which are smaller and have a power capacity about one-third that of traditional reactors, allowing for faster construction and lower costs [6] - The UK government is pursuing a significant nuclear expansion plan, seeking to enhance energy independence and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 [6] Economic and Political Context - The agreement is expected to generate an estimated £40 billion in economic value and strengthen US nuclear technology exports [7] - The UK government is facing domestic challenges and aims to boost business confidence and public trust through this cooperation [9] - The deal comes amid ongoing discussions about trade agreements, including tariffs on UK steel and aluminum products exported to the US [10]