Oklo announced late Thursday that it will be investing $1.68 billion to build a nuclear fuel recycling facility at ETTP Heritage Center. The project is expected to create 800 jobs, one of the largest job creation endeavors in Roane County history. The facility will turn nuclear waste into fuel for its next-generation reactors.
“Oklo’s recognition of our strong business climate, reliable infrastructure and skilled workforce prove that Tennessee is ready to continue growing into the top state for nuclear energy,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “We’re proud to partner with Oklo to continue pushing our state toward the future, increasing America’s energy independence and creating greater opportunity for all Tennesseans.”
This announcement, made at the new K-25 Interpretive Center, underscores how UCOR’s cleanup success has helped create a nuclear innovation district in Oak Ridge. Oklo joins Kairos Power, Triso-X, Orano USA, and others in constructing nuclear development facilities at or near ETTP Heritage Center.