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LucidCatalyst and Terra Praxis at International High-Level Forum for the IAEA's ATLAS Launch supporting the safe, secure, and peaceful deployment of nuclear applications in the maritime domain
LucidCatalyst Managing Partners, Kirsty Gogan and Eric Ingersoll, are invited to participate in the International High-Level Forum in Washington, DC, to launch the Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) initiative at the IAEA in Washington DC on August 26 - 27, 2026. ATLAS supports the safe, secure, and peaceful deployment of nuclear applications in the maritime domain.

LucidCatalyst's Antonio Vaya Soler on VIGS Panel: "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?"

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 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.

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.






