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Fuel Loading Process Begins As Palisades Nears Return To Power Generation Cookie Notice We use cookies for analytics and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by closing this message box or continuing to use our site. To find out more, including how to change your settings, see our Cookie Policy Independent Nuclear News Login Join NucNet Login Home Focus Analysis Europe US & Canada China Nuclear Politics Events All news SMR & AMR Database More All News Infographics World Nuclear Map Style Guide Use NucNet Content About Contact Topics Advanced Reactors Climate Change Comment & Opinion Conferences & Events Corporate Decommissioning Economics of Nuclear New Build Nuclear People Nuclear Politics Other Energies Plant Operation Radiation Applications Research & Development Security & Safety Small Modular Reactors Special Reports Unplanned Events Uranium & Fuel Waste Management Regions Europe UK US & Canada Russia Latin America Africa Asia Tools Infographics World Nuclear Map China Japan India Middle East Australia Global SMR & AMR Database Hot Topics Advanced Reactors Nuclear Fusion Data Centres China New Build Europe Plant Operation Fuel Loading Process Begins As Palisades Nears Return To Power Generation By David Dalton 31 August 2026 Michigan plant likely to become first in US to restart after going into decommissioning The Palisades reactor cavity and new fuel-handling machine during preparations for fuel loading earlier this summer. Courtesy Holtec International. The process for loading nuclear fuel into the reactor vessel has begun at the Palisades nuclear power station in Michigan, marking a milestone as the shuttered nuclear power plant begins its step-by-step return to active power generation. Want to know more? Sign up. Start Free Trial Sign in What we offer Independent news and information for and about the global nuclear industry For nuclear incidents, NucNet operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Daily, weekly and monthly newsletters Access to infographics for subscribers to use in their own editorial and marketing material Exclusive analysis and special reports on key nuclear industry topics Breaking news on social media Access to the 'NucNet Style Guide for Nuclear Reporters and Communicators' Access to NucNet editorial database containing more than 18,000 news articles and features from January 1991 A reliable media and communications partner for the nuclear energy industry. Distribution of your industry news stories Manage your own preferences Get involved. Members can attend meetings and be part of NucNet's policy and editorial decision-making Start Free Trial Use this content Tags US USA Palisades Restart Holtec International palisades Most popular Advanced Reactors US And UK Companies Form Consortium For Private Sector Nuclear Fusion Plant Security & Safety Russian Drone Attack Has ‘Shattered Confidence’ In Chornobyl Safety And Security Efforts, Says EBRD President Plant Operation Russia’s First VVER-TOI Nuclear Plant Completes Pilot Operation Small Modular Reactors OPG Submits Application For Licence To Operate First Darlington SMR Small Modular Reactors X-energy Deal Sees Doosan Commit To Construction Of Xe-100 SMR Fabrication Facility In South Korea Research & Development Atomic Canyon Raises $7 Million For Rollout Of Key AI Tool At US Nuclear Plants Related Plant Operation Holtec Announces ‘Watershed Moment’ In Bid To Restart Palisades Nuclear Plant 3 July 2026 Plant Operation Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart ‘Pushed Back To Early 2026’ 19 December 2025 Uranium & Fuel Standard Nuclear Signs Another Triso Fuel Supply Agreement 28 August 2026 Load more Exclusive Nuclear Industry News And Analysis Join NucNet Content Newsletters Home About Contact Data Protection Legal notes Content All News Infographics Focus Analysis World Nuclear Map Style Guide Use NucNet Content NucNet a.s.b.l. Central Office 2nd floor C Avenue des Arts/Kunstlaan 56 1000 Brussels Belgium © 2026 NucNet. All Rights Reserved. Built with love by © 2026 NucNet. All Rights Reserved.