Nuclea Energy USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuclea Energy Inc., an advanced nuclear technology developer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Utah Office of Energy Development to explore the siting of a nuclear test reactor at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab to advance the deployment of Nuclea’s Morpheus Micro Reactor.
The MOU marks an important step in advancing research, development and commercial deployment of Nuclea’s micro modular reactor. The partnership established in the MOU will allow Nuclea and OED to explore siting a nuclear test reactor at USREL, support engagement with both the Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and evaluate pathways for future deployment of Nuclea’s technology in Utah.
Through the partnership, the parties aim to strengthen Utah’s role as a hub for advanced nuclear innovation, testing and demonstration.
Nuclea Energy Inc. is a Canadian advanced nuclear technology developer focused on the design and advancement of its flagship Morpheus Micro Reactor. With operations in Vancouver and Toronto, Nuclea is developing a compact, lead-cooled reactor optimized for remote, off-grid, mission-critical and defense applications, including northern and Arctic environments.
“We are excited to be contributing to and benefitting from the nuclear innovation hub that Utah has fostered at USREL. We are confident that this partnership will help to prove the inherent advantages of our technology and accelerate our deployment schedule” said Josef Freundorfer, CEO of Nuclea Energy, in a company release.
“Utah is leading the nation in energy innovation, and our partnership with Nuclea Energy is another step towards an abundant energy future that is reliable, secure and clean,” said Emy Lesofski, director, energy advisor to the governor and director of the Utah Office of Energy Development, in a release.
The agreement reflects Nuclea’s continued progress in building the partnerships needed to advance research, testing and demonstration activities for the Morpheus Micro Reactor.
