Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: United States
Source: The New York Times
The U.S. Energy Department plans to provide Cold War-era surplus weapons-grade plutonium to private nuclear start-ups to convert it into fuel for nuclear power plants. The program aims to address the shortage of nuclear fuel and support the expansion of nuclear power by enabling companies to use plutonium as a fuel source. Five companies, including Oklo and Newcleo, have been selected for advanced
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The New York Times
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Description | The U.S. Energy Department plans to provide Cold War-era surplus weapons-grade plutonium to private nuclear start-ups to convert it into fuel for nuclear power plants. The program aims to address the shortage of nuclear fuel and support the expansion of nuclear power by enabling companies to use plutonium as a fuel source. Five companies, including Oklo and Newcleo, have been selected for advanced negotiations to receive the plutonium under this program. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | The New York Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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