Energy density

The term energy density is a new way of explaining the laws of physics when it comes to production of energy. Here are the energy densities of various common fuels in BTU’s per pound. Wood 7,800 Coal 12,000 Diesel 20,000 Natural gas 22,000 Uranium 1.2 trillion Thorium 3.7 trillion Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary, recently directed that when reviewing energy projects to add density to the calculations. This is expected to show the advantages of nuclear power over wind and solar. When this is combined with the space requirements, the environmental problems with mining, processing and disposal of materials needed for wind and solar and the unsightly appearance of these projects, it will further dissuade the use of these energy methods. In May 2025, Trump signed four executive orders aimed at advancing nuclear power by accelerating the construction and licensing of new reactors. Private companies like Google, Amazon, MicroSoft and Facebook are moving in this direction. This marks a significant shift from nuclear power being developed by government to private companies.