Despite historical phaseout efforts, nuclear's role in energy security is strengthening, particularly as gas and oil markets once again demonstrate vulnerability to geopolitics and geographical bottlenecks.
Oil and LNG markets have been shaken in early 2026, and this volatility is strengthening the case for nuclear as an energy-security hedge.
The global build-out and restart of nuclear power has been gathering momentum quietly for several years, driven by a mix of climate and energy security priorities.
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Despite historical phaseout efforts, nuclear's role in energy security is strengthening, particularly as gas and oil markets once again demonstrate vulnerability to geopolitics and geographical bottlenecks.
