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Idaho National Lab
Coverage of Idaho National Lab in the Nexus archive.
- Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
The U.S. Energy Department announced that Antares Nuclear Inc.'s microreactor at Idaho National Lab achieved criticality, a milestone under the Trump administration's nuclear energy initiative. The reactor, expected to produce electricity by late 2027, marks the first by a private company in the program.
- Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
The U.S. Energy Department announced that a microreactor developed by Antares Nuclear Inc. at Idaho National Lab achieved criticality, a key milestone for producing electricity. This marks the first time a private company under a Trump administration pilot program has reached this stage, with plans for commercial deployment by 2028.