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The status recorded for “US Small Nuclear Test Reactors Pilot Program” is planned.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “US Small Nuclear Test Reactors Pilot Program”: government bodies (U.S. Department of Energy).

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US Small Nuclear Test Reactors Pilot Program

Sector: Nuclear • Location: United States

Source: Reuters

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The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 11 projects for a pilot program to develop high-tech small nuclear test reactors, aiming to have at least three operational within a year. The program seeks to fast-track the development and deployment of these reactors to meet increasing power demands driven by AI and data centers.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location: United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Reuters

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The project “US Small Nuclear Test Reactors Pilot Program” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Reuters.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 11 projects for a pilot program to develop high-tech small nuclear test reactors, aiming to have at least three operational within a year. The program seeks to fast-track the development and deployment of these reactors to meet increasing power demands driven by AI and data centers.
Original sector	Energy

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United States of America (USA)

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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Article published date	2025-08-14

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