Advanced nuclear energy is moving forward globally. Our CTO and co-founder @yasir_fission joined the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (@energygovuk) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (@biztradegovuk) last week for a gathering of UK and US advanced nuclear leaders. The agenda focused on advanced nuclear technology deployment, what stands in the way, and how the UK and US can build a stronger partnership to get reactors built. Thanks to both departments for hosting.

China said it used its most advanced nuclear submarines to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific earlier this year, underscoring Beijing’s progress in the key defense technology.

As demand for power soars and advanced nuclear moves rapidly toward commercial-scale deployment, fuel is emerging as one of the industry’s most critical bottlenecks. At Oklo, we’ve been building around that reality. Our strategy is designed to secure fuel for near-term deployments while domestic HALEU production scales and we develop the capabilities to recycle used nuclear fuel into new fuel for the long term. Potential access to U.S. surplus plutonium could provide an important bridge along the way. But our long-term strategy goes much further. In Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Oklo plans to invest nearly $1.7 billion in an advanced fuel center anchored by a commercial-scale fuel recycling facility. The facility designed to turn existing nuclear materials into new fuel, helping build the domestic fuel supply needed to support advanced nuclear at scale. Building reactors is only part of the equation. We’re building the fuel infrastructure to power them, too. Read more in the @FT:

Oklo’s momentum is changing the paradigm of how we build advanced nuclear in the United States. Our Groves isotope test reactor is the only reactor built on privately owned land using commercially sourced fuel, equipment, and systems to receive Documented Safety Analysis approval under the @ENERGY Reactor Pilot Program. Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte spoke with @LizClaman on @FoxBusiness about how this project is establishing a new blueprint for how nuclear can scale in America:

Under Secretary Emil Michael (@USWREMichael) on the @DeptofWar's announcement of the @USNavy's first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor installation at Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana: “We are, thankfully, going through a renaissance in nuclear technology... Military bases need power that’s uninterrupted, not connected to the grid... You’re talking about, hopefully, an explosion in the abundance of energy.”

For engineers like Patrick, our Groves isotope test reactor is proof that advanced nuclear can be built differently. Built from the ground up in less than a year and on track to reach criticality this month, Groves is demonstrating a faster, more repeatable path to deployment. Hear Patrick describe the significance of this moment. Learn more about our isotopes work here:

World Nuclear Association was at #IAEAGC# 70 throughout the week, bringing the perspective of the global nuclear industry to discussions on fuel security, radioactive materials transport, advanced nuclear technologies and financing. See you next year 👋 #IAEAGC# #NuclearEnergy#

Electricity demand is surging, and meeting that demand will require clean, reliable, and affordable power at scale. Advanced nuclear can support growing power demand while strengthening domestic fuel supply and making better use of nuclear materials. Oklo is building an integrated platform across power, fuel, and isotopes to help build a more resilient energy system.  Read more in our @Nature partner content:

Oklo CEO Jake DeWitte joined @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria to discuss why Groves reaching criticality is about much more than one reactor. Built in less than a year, Groves demonstrates a new model for advanced nuclear: build, learn, scale, and iterate. As the fastest fully privately financed and built reactor project of its kind, it shows how industry-led innovation, supported by smart policy, can accelerate deployment while helping strengthen America's energy future and domestic isotope production. Watch the interview:

Join NNSA’s 2026 International Safeguards and Security by Design Workshop @INL to explore how safeguards, security, and cybersecurity can be integrated early into advanced nuclear reactor designs. More here: