I have been following Centrus news for the last two years or so, mainly because I have roots in the Piketon, OH area. I wanted to bring to the discussion board the thoughts of this nuclear power company called Oklo signing a Memorandum of understanding with Centrus.
Oklo is currently going through steps with the NRC to build a SMR at the Idaho National Lab, but they have already been turned down once due to insufficient information. With Centrus the forerunner for HALEU production, does anyone truly believe a reactor will be built in Southern Ohio? The MOU states that Oklo has intentions of building right next to the supplier of fuel and Centrus has intents of buying power.
I have optimistic hopes that it can happen and I believe if the NRC lets Oklo do something at INL the possibility increases.
Just want to hear thoughts and concerns about this.
Thanks
