{"id":125,"date":"2025-12-07T00:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T00:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=125"},"modified":"2025-12-07T01:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T01:19:10","slug":"nuclear-energy-investing-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=125","title":{"rendered":"Nuclear Renaissance 2025: Why Uranium Became the Hottest Asset of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine: Meta purchases a nuclear power plant for 20 years. Amazon, Google, and other tech giants publicly pledge to triple global nuclear capacity. Sounds like a sci-fi plot? This is the reality of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most investors track traditional markets, the nuclear sector shows stunning results: <strong>+21% year-to-date<\/strong> versus modest +2% for the S&amp;P 500. What&#8217;s happening? Why is everyone suddenly talking about uranium and nuclear energy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this detailed analysis, we&#8217;ll unpack what&#8217;s behind the &#8220;Nuclear Renaissance,&#8221; which forces are driving the market, and how investors can access this revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Three Forces Changing the Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The investment thesis for the nuclear sector is based on a unique combination of three powerful factors acting simultaneously. This isn&#8217;t another speculative boom\u2014it&#8217;s a fundamental paradigm shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.1. Fighting Climate Change: Uranium as Clean Baseload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> Wind and solar are great, but they don&#8217;t work 24\/7. When the sun sets and wind dies down, someone needs to keep the lights on. This is called &#8220;baseload generation&#8221;\u2014and nuclear plants do it perfectly, producing electricity around the clock with zero CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impressive numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to the International Energy Agency (IEA, January 2025), <strong>63 new reactors<\/strong> are currently under construction worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That&#8217;s over <strong>70 gigawatts<\/strong> of new capacity\u2014the highest figure since the 1990s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear energy provides stability for power grids increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.2. AI Is Eating Electricity: Big Tech Goes Nuclear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The new player:<\/strong> The most unexpected demand driver is&#8230; artificial intelligence. Data centers training models like ChatGPT consume colossal amounts of energy\u2014and they need reliable, high-density power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concrete steps by tech giants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 2025:<\/strong> Amazon, Google, Meta, and others signed a public pledge to <strong>triple global nuclear capacity by 2050<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 2025:<\/strong> Meta signed a historic 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for <strong>1.1 GW of nuclear power<\/strong> (launch in 2027)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aren&#8217;t PR stunts. These are strategic decisions by companies that understand: without stable energy supply, there&#8217;s no future for AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.3. US Policy: Nuclear as National Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turning point:<\/strong> In May 2025, President Trump signed <strong>four executive orders<\/strong> to revive America&#8217;s nuclear industry. This is the most powerful political signal in decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key reform goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Direction<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capacity increase<\/strong><\/td><td>Quadruple growth: from ~100 GW (2024) to 400 GW (2050)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Licensing acceleration<\/strong><\/td><td>Maximum 18 months for new reactors (used to take years!)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Independence from Russia<\/strong><\/td><td>Build domestic uranium conversion and enrichment capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New technologies<\/strong><\/td><td>Rapid deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this is revolutionary:<\/strong> Previously, obtaining permits to build nuclear plants could take 5-10 years. Now the government sets strict limits\u201418 months. This fundamentally changes the economics of new projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A Deficit That Can&#8217;t Be Fixed Quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing to understand about the uranium market: <strong>demand is growing much faster than supply can respond<\/strong>. And this isn&#8217;t a temporary problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.1. Numbers Don&#8217;t Lie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current situation (2023):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global uranium consumption: <strong>75,000 tons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global mining production: <strong>53,000 tons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deficit: 22,000 tons<\/strong>\u2014equivalent to Kazakhstan&#8217;s entire annual production (the world&#8217;s largest producer!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Future outlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By 2040, demand will grow by <strong>30%+<\/strong>, reaching ~100,000 tons per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastest growth\u2014in China, planning to <strong>quadruple<\/strong> its nuclear capacity by 2050<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2. Why Supply Can&#8217;t Keep Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The main problem\u2014time:<\/strong> From uranium deposit discovery to fully operational mine takes <strong>7-10 years<\/strong>. Even if prices double (which already happened between 2021-2024), new tons of uranium will only hit the market years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where does the &#8220;extra&#8221; uranium come from now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial inventories (limited, running out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reprocessed old fuel (can&#8217;t scale)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactivating old deposits (expensive and slow)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> This is a classic inelastic supply trap. The market screams &#8220;need more!&#8221;, but getting a quick physical response\u2014impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Geopolitics: Uranium Stopped Being Just a Commodity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If previously uranium was bought wherever it was cheaper, today the question &#8220;who&#8217;s selling?&#8221; became as important as price. Nuclear fuel has become a <strong>strategic resource<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1. The Russian Trap: Not Just Mining<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common mistake:<\/strong> Many think Russia is important for uranium mining. Actually, it produces only <strong>6% of global uranium<\/strong>. The real dependency is elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where Russia actually dominates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Production stage<\/th><th>Russia<\/th><th>North America<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Conversion<\/strong> (ore to gas)<\/td><td>26% of world<\/td><td>Limited capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Enrichment<\/strong> (increasing U-235 concentration)<\/td><td>28.2 million SWU<\/td><td>4.3 million SWU (US needs 15+ million)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s SWU?<\/strong> Separative Work Unit\u2014a measure of enrichment work. Think of it as &#8220;effort amount&#8221; to convert natural uranium into reactor fuel. More SWU = more fuel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this is critical:<\/strong> You can have all the ore in the world, but without conversion and enrichment, it&#8217;s useless. The US and Europe relied on cheap Russian services for decades\u2014and now it&#8217;s a national security threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2. Kazakhstan: Walking a Tightrope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Context:<\/strong> Kazakhstan produces <strong>43% of global uranium<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s the absolute leader. But there&#8217;s a catch: historically all exports went through Russian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s happening now:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kazakhstan is developing an alternative &#8220;Middle Corridor&#8221; via the Caspian and Caucasus (bypassing Russia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The route is more expensive and less developed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The country maneuvers between the West and the Russia-China alliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk for investors:<\/strong> Geopolitical shifts in Kazakhstan can instantly impact Western supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.3. The West Builds Independence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concrete actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <strong>USA:<\/strong> Russian Uranium Import Ban Act (gradual phase-out by 2027)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 <strong>UK:<\/strong> 35% tariff on Russian enriched uranium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 <strong>Canada:<\/strong> Complete ban on Russian uranium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What this means:<\/strong> The West is willing to pay more for supply security. Priority shifted from &#8220;where&#8217;s cheaper&#8221; to &#8220;who can we trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uranium-price-chart-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"Uranium price dynamics chart 2021-2025: more than doubled from $30 to $70+ per pound\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uranium-price-chart-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uranium-price-chart-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uranium-price-chart-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uranium-price-chart.jpg 1070w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. How the Market Responds: Prices and Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Structural deficit and geopolitical tension aren&#8217;t abstract concepts. They&#8217;re changing market participant behavior right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.1. Price Boom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spot price dynamics:<\/strong> Between 2021 and 2024, uranium prices <strong>more than doubled<\/strong>. This isn&#8217;t a speculative spike\u2014it&#8217;s a fundamental revaluation of a strategic resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.2. Contract Revolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old model (pre-2022):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short contracts for 3-5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices tied to spot market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on cost minimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New reality (2025):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term agreements for <strong>7-10 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed prices (security more important than optimization)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplier jurisdiction priority over price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Utilities are willing to pay a 15-20% premium for uranium from &#8220;safe&#8221; countries (Canada, Australia) instead of cheaper supplies from geopolitically risky regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Future: Small Modular Reactors and the HALEU Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.1. SMRs: Nuclear Energy&#8217;s New Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are SMRs?<\/strong> Small Modular Reactors\u2014compact nuclear plants that can be factory-produced (like cars) and quickly installed on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower capital costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for remote regions and industrial facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IEA projections:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base scenario:<\/strong> 40 GW of SMR capacity by 2050<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimistic:<\/strong> 120 GW (with strong policy support)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.2. HALEU Challenge: New Dependency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Many new reactors (including SMRs) require special fuel\u2014<strong>HALEU<\/strong> (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current situation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historically, HALEU was produced primarily by&#8230; Russia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western capacity is almost non-existent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This creates a new &#8220;bottleneck&#8221; in the supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment opportunity:<\/strong> Companies developing HALEU production in the West have enormous growth potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nuclear-energy-ETFs-infographics-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Uranium ETF comparison table: URA, NLR, NUKZ, URNM by assets under management, fees and risk profile\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nuclear-energy-ETFs-infographics-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nuclear-energy-ETFs-infographics-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nuclear-energy-ETFs-infographics-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nuclear-energy-ETFs-infographics.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How to Invest: ETF Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For investors who don&#8217;t want to pick individual stocks, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer convenient exposure to the nuclear sector. Each fund has its own profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key ETF Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Ticker<\/th><th>Name<\/th><th>Assets<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><th>Strategy<\/th><th>Top Holdings<\/th><th>Risk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>URA<\/strong><\/td><td>Global X Uranium ETF<\/td><td>$5-6B<\/td><td>0.69%<\/td><td>Uranium mining<\/td><td>Cameco, Oklo, UEC<\/td><td>High volatility, direct bet on uranium price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NLR<\/strong><\/td><td>VanEck Uranium &amp; Nuclear ETF<\/td><td>$3.6B<\/td><td>0.56%<\/td><td>Broad: utilities + fuel + infra<\/td><td>Constellation, Cameco, BWX<\/td><td>Diversified, lowest risk (Beta 0.80)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NUKZ<\/strong><\/td><td>Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF<\/td><td>$740M<\/td><td>0.85%<\/td><td>Innovation, construction, services<\/td><td>Constellation, Silex, Lockheed<\/td><td>Aggressive (Beta 1.85)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>URNM<\/strong><\/td><td>Sprott Uranium Miners ETF<\/td><td>$1.7-2.2B<\/td><td>0.75%<\/td><td>&#8220;Pure play&#8221; on miners + physical uranium<\/td><td>Kazatomprom, Cameco, Sprott Trust<\/td><td>Maximum uranium concentration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Beta<\/strong> shows volatility relative to the market: 1.0 = moves like market, 1.85 = moves 85% stronger (both ways)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conservative approach:<\/strong> NLR\u2014broadest diversification, lowest volatility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aggressive uranium bet:<\/strong> URNM or URA\u2014maximum leverage on uranium price<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet on &#8220;Nuclear Renaissance&#8221;:<\/strong> NUKZ\u2014focus on innovation and new construction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these ETFs can be bought on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wealthsimple.com\/invite\/YYROXN\">Wealthsimple<\/a>. Personally, I chose NLR and have already bought it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Conclusion: Three Key Theses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After analyzing all factors, here are three main takeaways for investors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0b Thesis #1: This Isn&#8217;t a Cycle, It&#8217;s a Supercycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous uranium &#8220;bull&#8221; markets were based on one or two drivers. Now <strong>three powerful forces are playing simultaneously<\/strong>: decarbonization, AI explosion, and energy security. Their combination creates long-term, structural demand for decades ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Thesis #2: Main Risk Is Supply, Not Demand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake is worrying about demand falling. The real risk\u2014<strong>supply won&#8217;t keep up<\/strong>. Structural uranium deficit, exacerbated by geopolitics and critical &#8220;bottlenecks&#8221; in conversion\/enrichment, guarantees price support for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Thesis #3: Security Is More Expensive Than Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The market has fundamentally changed. This is no longer a global commodity market where everyone buys from the cheapest. This is a <strong>regionalized strategic resource<\/strong>, where supplier jurisdiction weighs more than saving 10-15% on price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For investors:<\/strong> The nuclear sector offers a rare combination of structural growth, limited supply, and political support. Should you enter now? It depends on your horizon (minimum 3-5 years) and volatility tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For citizens:<\/strong> Regardless of investments, nuclear energy is becoming a critical part of our energy future. Understanding these trends will help you navigate news about energy policy and climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is uranium investment safe in 2025?<\/strong> A: Uranium sector investments have high volatility but are backed by structural deficit and policy support. 3-5+ year horizon recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Which ETF is best for beginners?<\/strong> A: NLR (VanEck) offers the broadest diversification and lowest volatility (Beta 0.80) among uranium ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Why is Big Tech investing in nuclear?<\/strong> A: AI data centers require reliable 24\/7 high-density power that only nuclear plants can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcac Your Opinion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We want to hear from you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you already investing in the nuclear sector? What&#8217;s your experience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What questions remain unanswered?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What topics would you like to see in future analyses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leave comments below!<\/strong> \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research or consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Investments in the nuclear sector involve high volatility and risks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Publication Date:<\/strong> December 2025<br><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/world-energy-outlook-2025\">IEA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/world-nuclear.org\/information-library\/facts-and-figures\/\">World Nuclear Association<\/a>, ETF issuers, public reports from Meta\/Amazon\/Google<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read in Ukrainian > &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/Read in Ukrainian &gt; &quot;https:\/\/ua.invest2stocks.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/07\/yaderna-energetyka-investytsii-2025\/\">\u042f\u0434\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0440\u0435\u043d\u0435\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0441 2025: \u0427\u043e\u043c\u0443 \u0443\u0440\u0430\u043d \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432 \u043d\u0430\u0439\u0433\u0430\u0440\u044f\u0447\u0456\u0448\u0438\u043c \u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043e\u043c \u0440\u043e\u043a\u0443<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Imagine: Meta purchases a nuclear power plant for 20 years. Amazon, Google, and other tech giants publicly pledge to triple global nuclear capacity. Sounds like a sci-fi plot? This is the reality of 2025. 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