Oklo and Standard Nuclear Ink MoU for Oak Ridge Fuel Recycling Partnership
OKLO•Oklo and Standard Nuclear have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess commercial use of recycled nuclear materials from Oklo’s proposed fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The deal calls for evaluating recycled uranium and uranium-transuranic streams for Standard Nuclear’s TRISO fuel production and exploring surplus plutonium integration for advanced reactors.
1. Partnership Agreement
Oklo and Standard Nuclear have entered a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on nuclear fuel recycling and next-generation fuel supply. The agreement establishes a framework for joint studies and potential commercial deployment of recycled materials for advanced reactor applications.
2. Recycling Facility Evaluation
Under the MoU, both companies will evaluate the commercial use of recycled uranium and uranium-transuranic materials recovered from used fuel at Oklo’s planned Oak Ridge facility. This assessment will determine how these streams can be integrated into Standard Nuclear’s TRISO fuel manufacturing operations.
3. Surplus Plutonium Utilization
The collaboration also includes plans to explore surplus U.S. plutonium conversion into advanced reactor fuel applications. Both parties will study facility development, regulatory licensing, packaging and transportation logistics related to plutonium-fueled systems.
4. Strategic Supply Chain Impact
This partnership aims to strengthen domestic nuclear fuel supply chains by reducing reliance on newly mined materials and supporting advanced reactor deployment. It positions both companies to leverage DOE-backed initiatives and scale feedstock solutions for terrestrial and space-based energy projects.
