Oklo Advances Nuclear Power Initiatives and Funding
Oklo, a U.S. company developing micro nuclear reactors, is close to securing a power purchase agreement with the US Air Force for a pilot reactor at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, producing up to 75 MW of electricity and heat. The deal is not final yet, and Oklo plans to reapply for an NRC operating license in 2025, aiming for approval in 2027. The project has faced regulatory and proliferation concerns, but it aligns with recent U.S. government efforts to boost small nuclear reactors for military and energy use.