Air Force issues notice to partner with Oklo on microreactor deployment in Alaska
The U.S. Department of Air Force has announced its notice of intent to award advanced nuclear technology company Oklo a contract to pilot a microreactor at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
Oklo moves closer to nuclear power deal with US Air Force
Oklo, a U.S. company hoping to build micro nuclear power plants, said on Wednesday the energy logistics agency of the Defense Department has issued a notice of intent to award a power purchase agreement for a pilot reactor.
Energy secretary wants DOE loan office to prioritize nuclear projects
The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Loan Programs Office will continue supporting nuclear projects, Energy Secretary Christopher Wright said June 10 while testifying before a House subcommittee about his proposed budget.
Findings of the ANS Executive Order Expert Advisory Group
The ANS Expert Advisory Group found significant merit in the whole-of-government approach to supporting nuclear energy deployment, innovation, workforce, and supply chain development.
US reactor builders need bigger fuel deals to avoid supply crunch
The U.S. Department of Energy’s commitment to supply high-assay low-enriched uranium to Westinghouse, Kairos Power, TerraPower, Radiant Industries and TRISO-X brings demonstration small modular reactors closer to reality.
Approval of Westinghouse test microreactor progresses
Westinghouse has received approval for its eVinci microreactor’s Preliminary Safety Design Report from the US Department of Energy, becoming the first microreactor developer to secure such an approved report for the National Reactor Innovation Center’s Demonstration of Microreactor Experiments test bed at the Idaho National Laboratory.
Westinghouse’s eVinci microreactor becomes first to clear DOE safety design approval
Westinghouse Electric Company has made industry history by becoming the first microreactor developer to receive approval for a Preliminary Safety Design Report from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Nuclear startups get cash from investors and governments
Radiant Nuclear announced the successful close of its $165 million Series C funding round, bringing the company’s total venture funding to $225 million.
Trump administration pushes microreactor test beds to front of the line
New authorization rating elevates Idaho National Laboratory’s priority status with the U.S. supply chain to expedite construction of microreactor test beds.
Oklo completes site characterisation borehole drilling for first powerhouse
Oklo has announced the completion of borehole drilling for site characterisation work at Idaho National Laboratory site for first Aurora Powerhouse.
