In "Historic Day For Nuclear Industry", Novel Technology Reactor Gets First Federal Permit In A Decade To Start Building

In "Historic Day For Nuclear Industry", Novel Technology Reactor Gets First Federal Permit In A Decade To Start Building In a move that's got America's energy bureaucrats finally moving at something approaching market speed, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has handed TerraPower - the Bill Gates-backed outfit pushing the Natrium advanced reactor - the first commercial nuclear construction permit issued in nearly a decade. After years of regulatory theater and the usual alphabe...

5 Mar, 04:41 — 5 Mar, 06:21

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Why this matters

This permit signifies a major advancement for the nuclear industry, particularly for advanced reactor designs like SMRs, which are seen as crucial for decarbonization and energy independence. It could pave the way for more widespread adoption of next-generation nuclear power.

Key entitiesTerraPower Bill Gates SK Group US nuclear regulator

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TerraPower's advanced small modular reactor received federal regulatory approval
This is the first federal permit for a novel technology reactor in a decade
TerraPower was founded by Bill Gates

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TerraPower's SMR received US regulatory approval for construction

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This is the first federal permit for a novel technology reactor in a decade

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TerraPower is backed by SK Group

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual176d ago

SK-backed TerraPower SMR wins US regulatory approval

The US nuclear regulator has approved construction of an advanced small modular reactor developed by TerraPower, a US-based energy firm founded by Bill Gates and backed by SK Group, marking the first time a new commercial nuclear reactor has received clearance in about a decade. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday granted approval in a unanimous decision for TerraPower to build a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled reactor in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The new plant’s permit application was filed in 2

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