Oklo Gains 9.8% After NRC Approval for 2027 Aurora Deployment
OKLO•Oklo Inc. won NRC approval for Aurora’s Principal Design Criteria, targeting commercial deployment at Idaho National Laboratory in late 2027 and advancing federal talks on using surplus plutonium as reactor fuel. Urenco USA’s multibillion-dollar, 50% capacity expansion boosted Oklo shares 9.8%.
1. NRC Approval and Federal Plutonium Talks
Oklo Inc. received Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for the Aurora reactor’s Principal Design Criteria, clearing a key regulatory hurdle toward commercial deployment at Idaho National Laboratory in late 2027. The company was also chosen for advanced federal discussions on using surplus government plutonium as reactor fuel, positioning it for unique fuel strategy advantages.
2. Stock Surge Following Enrichment Expansion News
Urenco USA’s announcement of a multibillion-dollar, 50% increase in its uranium-enrichment capacity prompted a broader rally in nuclear names, with Oklo shares jumping 9.8%. Investors are reacting to expectations of strengthened domestic nuclear fuel supply that could benefit fuel developers like Oklo.
