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Nuclear Research Reactor at Abilene Christian University

Sector: Education • Location: Abilene, Texas, USA

Source: Dallas News

Project
Planned

Abilene Christian University is developing the nation’s first nuclear research reactor in over 40 years, aiming to demonstrate that small modular reactors can serve as a clean and reliable energy source. The project is part of a broader initiative in Texas to explore nuclear energy as a viable power solution.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Education, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
Abilene, Texas, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Dallas News

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The project “Nuclear Research Reactor at Abilene Christian University” is an infrastructure initiative in the Education sector, located in Abilene, Texas, USA. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Dallas News.

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2026-07-22

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Abilene Christian University is developing the nation’s first nuclear research reactor in over 40 years, aiming to demonstrate that small modular reactors can serve as a clean and reliable energy source. The project is part of a broader initiative in Texas to explore nuclear energy as a viable power solution.

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Energy

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Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Texas

City

Abilene

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Dallas News

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Education, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

Article published date

2025-04-27

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