1-mile Underground Nuclear Reactor Pilot Project in Parsons, Kansas
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Parsons, Kansas, United States
Source: The Lawrence Times
Deep Fission is developing a 1-mile underground nuclear reactor pilot project in Parsons, Kansas. The project involves drilling test wells to gather geological, hydrological, and thermal data, and aims to complete construction of a pilot reactor with criticality targeted by July 4, 2026, pending DOE authorization. The commercialization and full scope of the project depend on regulatory approval an
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Geothermal
- Location
- Parsons, Kansas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Lawrence Times
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Deep Fission is developing a 1-mile underground nuclear reactor pilot project in Parsons, Kansas. The project involves drilling test wells to gather geological, hydrological, and thermal data, and aims to complete construction of a pilot reactor with criticality targeted by July 4, 2026, pending DOE authorization. The commercialization and full scope of the project depend on regulatory approval and community input. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Kansas |
City | Parsons |
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Source | The Lawrence Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Geothermal |
Article published date | 2026-03-28 |
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