What is the latest status of the project “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Arizona”?

The status recorded for “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Arizona” is Cancelled.

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This Taiyo project page references Power Engineering Magazine along with the original URL (https://www.power-eng.com/nuclear/smrs/arizona-governor-rejects-fast-track-for-small-nuclear-reactors-at-data-centers/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Arizona

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Arizona, United States

Source: Power Engineering Magazine

Project

Cancelled

The project aimed to allow large industrial energy users in Arizona to build small modular nuclear reactors without needing a certificate of environmental compatibility. However, it was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs, who expressed concerns about the technology's current operational status.

Status: Closed
Sector: Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Arizona, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Power Engineering Magazine

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The project “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Arizona” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Arizona, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Power Engineering Magazine.

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Original status	Cancelled
Taiyo status	Closed
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project aimed to allow large industrial energy users in Arizona to build small modular nuclear reactors without needing a certificate of environmental compatibility. However, it was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs, who expressed concerns about the technology's current operational status.
Original sector	Nuclear

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Arizona

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Source	Power Engineering Magazine
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-04-27

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