SALT LAKE CITY — Nuclea Energy USA Inc. (“Nuclea”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nuclea Energy Inc., an advanced nuclear technology developer, is pleased to publicly announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State of Utah Office of Energy Development (“OED”) to explore the sitting of a nuclear test reactor at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (“USREL”) 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 (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and evaluate pathways for future deployment of Nuclea’s technology in Utah. Through this partnership, the parties aim to strengthen Utah’s role as a hub for advanced nuclear innovation, testing and demonstration.
Through Utah’s energy leadership, USREL has become a premier hub for advanced nuclear technology testing and development. Nuclea is proud to be joining several other industry innovators leading significant research and development projects at USREL.
“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.
“Nuclea is proud to partner with the State of Utah on the next step in our technology’s development. We are thrilled to be working with USREL given its proven track record of demonstrating advanced power generation technologies” said Sagar Sanghera, Chairman & Co-Founder of Nuclea Energy Inc.
“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.
This agreement reflects Nuclea’s continued progress in building the partnerships needed to advance research, testing, and demonstration activities for the Morpheus Micro Reactor, showcasing the innovative capabilities and inherent safety features of its compact lead-cooled reactor technology.
About the Utah Office of Energy Development
The Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) is Utah’s primary office responsible for energy and mineral development. The office is charged with developing and implementing energy policy and resources, creating energy-related educational and workforce development programs and promoting energy efficiency and modern, resilient infrastructure. https://energy.utah.gov/
About the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab
The Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (USREL) is Utah’s leading hub for energy research and innovation. Located in Emery County, UT, the USREL supports Utah’s any-of-the-above energy strategy by hosting a wide range of cutting-edge projects. With state-of-the-art facilities, a team of expert researchers and staff and space for future growth, the USREL is advancing energy solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges. https://energylab.utah.gov/
About Nuclea Energy Inc.
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.
For more information on Nuclea Energy Inc. and the Morpheus™ micro reactor please visit: https://www.nuclea.energy