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Read recent press about our team's work and communication relating to decarbonization, alternative energy, zero carbon energy, and universal access to clean modern energy.


LucidCatalyst's Antonio Vaya Soler to Participate in VIGS Panel Discussion: "When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe?"
Antonio Vaya Soler of LucidCatalyst will serve as an expert for a discussion on Europe's energy future. The event, put on by the Vienna Institute of Global Studies, brings together a panel of international energy experts for a moderated scenario session examining Europe's energy vulnerabilities and strategic options, structured around the provocative central question: "when will the lights go out in Europe?"


LucidCatalyst's Kirsty Gogan Joined Senior Leaders in Roundtable on Scaling Nuclear Propulsion
Kirsty Gogan, participated in the closed-door session to advance practical pathways toward safe and commercially viable nuclear-powered shipping


Kirsty Gogan to Moderate Financing Panel at U.S. Commerce Department Nuclear Workshop in Warsaw
LucidCatalyst's Kirsty Gogan will moderate a panel on nuclear energy financing at the Deploy Small Modular Reactors workshop convened by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and hosted by the International Trade Administration and United States Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose.


LucidCatalyst and Lloyd's Register Study Highlighted in Baltic Transport Journal (Issue 2, 2026)
The study done by LucidCatalyst and Lloyd's Register for Seaspan has been featured by the Baltic Transport Journal in their second issue of 2026. Originally published in November of 2025, LucidCatalyst's work examines the technical, economic, and regulatory potential of integrating small modular reactors (SMRs) into the containership fleet.


Antonio Vaya Soler in Paraguay to speak at "Regional Meeting on Small ModularReactor (SMR) Technology Insights & Economics and Financing of Nuclear Projects” organized by the IAEA
Last week, Antonio represented LucidCatalyst at the Regional Meeting on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology Insights & Economics and Financing of Nuclear Projects, hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Asunción, Paraguay. The event brought together decision-makers from across Latin America and the Caribbean to explore how SMR technologies can be integrated into national energy strategies.


Kirsty Gogan to Deliver Opening Keynote at EMEA Modular & UK Large Reactors Forum 2026
Kirsty Gogan of LucidCatalyst will be attending the EMEA Modular & UK Large Reactors Forum, delivering the opening keynote and joining a panel discussion on navigating regulatory hurdles for first-of-a-kind small modular reactor projects around the world.


Kirsty Gogan to Speak at the Economist Impact Nuclear Summit in London
Kirsty Gogan will join the "Small Reactors, Big Bets" panel at the upcoming Nuclear Summit, sharing her expertise on manufacturing economics and deployment strategies to accelerate the deployment of small modular reactors.


Kirsty Gogan of LucidCatalyst and Terra Praxis to Join Microsoft, 92 Capital, and Schneider Electric to Discuss the Role of SMRs in Scaling and Powering AI
Kirsty Gogan from Terra Praxis will join industry leaders in a webinar discussion about Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their pivotal role in addressing the energy demands of tomorrow, particularly in the context of AI applications.


Reflections on the Budapest Balkans Forum 2026
Kirsty Gogan, representing LucidCatalyst and Terra Praxis, participated in the Budapest Balkans Forum, engaging with ministers, special envoys, and senior policy leaders from across Central Europe and the Western Balkans. She also spoke at a closed-door workshop on diversification and supply security.


New report shows nuclear-powered containerships could unlock $68 million in annual savings and eliminate GHG emissions
A new industry report reveals how nuclear propulsion creates competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and performance.
Nuclear-powered containerships have the potential to eliminate bunker costs, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deliver faster transit times, while maintaining safety and economic competitiveness.


Antonio Vaya Soler of LucidCatalyst will participate in NEA's "Initial Estimation of Backend Costs for Advanced Reactors and Small Modular Reactors" Workshop, Nov. 18th in Paris.
Antonio Vaya Soler, will participate in the "Panel discussion on SMR/Gen IV technologies and generic cost estimation for waste management strategies (waste management, spent fuel management, and decommissioning waste management)" on the first day of the NEA's "Initial Estimation of Backend Costs for Advanced Reactors and Small Modular Reactors" workshop.


New study from LucidCatalyst shows significant potential market for SMRs providing net zero solution for 80% of industrial energy use
LucidCatalyst presents their new study, “A new nuclear world: how small modular reactors can power industry.” The study has been published by Urenco, who commissioned LucidCatalyst to produce it to further industry understanding of this evolving market.


LucidCatalyst's Antonio Vaya Soler presented Key Findings from an Upcoming Study on the Market Potential of SMRS during World Nuclear Exhibition 2025
During the WNE 2025, Antonio Vaya Soler, presented with Magnus Mori the key findings of LucidCatalyst's upcoming study on the market potential of SMRs to repower industry. This study is a collaboration between Urenco Global and LucidCatalyst.


LucidCatalyst's Michael Drury at IET's "The Role of Nuclear Energy in the Energy Transition" Webinar
LucidCatalyst's Managing Director, Michael Drury, recently presented at "The Role of Nuclear Energy in the Energy Transition" webinar on behalf of LucidCatalyst


Co-Founder, Eric Ingersoll, at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum: Next steps for the UK nuclear industry - policy, regulation and market development
Eric Ingersoll spoke at the Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum's policy conference, "Next steps for the UK nuclear industry - policy, regulation and market development," giving an address for the seminar: "Nuclear sector development and investment - regulation, financing models and strategic priorities."


Managing Director, Michael Drury Presented at the Data Centre Alliance's Data Centre Transformation Conference
LucidCatalyst's Michael Drury recently presented at the Data Transformation Conference hosted by The DCA - Data Centre Alliance, and served on a panel session about overcoming the hurdles of SMR deployment in the UK.


LucidCatalyst's Antonio Vaya Soler Presents at NEA's "SMRs for Replacing Coal" Webinar
Antonio Vaya Soler, Manager at LucidCatalyst, will present at the NEA's "SMRs for Replacing Coal: Opportunities and Challenges for Small Modular Reactors" webinar.


Kirsty Gogan and Industry Leaders Discuss the Future of Small & Advanced Reactors
Kirsty Gogan, Managing Partner at LucidCatalyst, spoke at the Nuclear Supply Chain Summit 2025 about the transformative potential of small and advanced modular reactors. Her insights underscore the urgent need for industry-wide collaboration and innovation to unlock the trillion-dollar market opportunity in nuclear energy.


Nordic-Baltic Leaders Unite to Accelerate New Nuclear Expansion and Investment
Kirsty Gogan moderated the high-level Nordic-Baltic Nuclear Investment Summit in Stockholm, hosted by Ebba Busch, Swedish Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, and Sari Multala, Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment.


Strategic Panel Moderated by LucidCatalyst's Kirsty Gogan Drives High-Level Dialogue on AI and Nuclear Energy
At the OECD NEA Roadmaps to New Nuclear Ministerial Conference 2025 in Paris, Kirsty Gogan moderated the plenary session titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Nuclear Energy."


LucidCatalyst Leaders at Nuclear Symposium 2025: Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation
Chief Regulatory Officer Zackary Rad will speak at the Nuclear Symposium 2025, taking place on 24 September 24 2025, during Climate Week NYC at Cornell Tech Campus in New York City.


SMRs, Data Centers, and Coal Repowering at WNA Symposium 2025
This week at the World Nuclear Association—WNA's Symposium, Kirsty Gogan and Magnus Mori, Head of Advanced Fuels at Urenco, delivered a joint keynote, sharing initial findings from their new study on how SMRs can support industries like data centers, synthetic fuels, and coal repowering. The research outlines scenarios to reach 700 GW by 2050, highlighting innovations in manufacturing, regulation, and financing.


Kirsty Gogan Gives Keynote Address at the International Energy Agency's Stakeholder Engagement Conference
Kirsty Gogan was honored to give the keynote address at the International Energy Agency's Stakeholder Engagement Conference. She said that to meet the scale of demand, we need to fundamentally transform how we develop and deploy nuclear projects. We need to repower 2TWe of coal capacity, deliver refinery-scale hydrogen production, creates entirely new categories of emissions-free energy services that preserve jobs while powering industrial civilization.


Eric Ingersoll speaks at the REbuild Conference: New Frontiers in Energy Sources and Decarbonization—in Rive del Garda, Italy
Eric Ingersoll spoke at the RE+build Conference, May 6, 2025, in Riva del Garda, Italy, on new frontiers of energy sources for decarbonization
REbuild is the first Italian event dedicated to sustainable innovation in the built environment.
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