Oklo Inc., to Establish Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 800 new jobs and investing $1.7 billion, which includes the development of an advanced nuclear fuel recycling facility. This announcement establishes Oklo as the nation’s first privately funded nuclear recycling facility, providing a durable, domestic fuel supply for advanced reactors.  Economic development partners include Oak Ridge Electric Department, U.S. Department of Energy, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation, East Tennessee Development Agency, Roane County, and the City of Oak Ridge. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

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