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Oklo Inc. Unveils $1.68 Billion Nuclear Recycling Facility

9/5/2025

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Oklo Inc. plans a $1.68 billion nuclear fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, creating over 800 jobs.
This will be the first privately funded nuclear fuel recycling center in the U.S.
The facility aims to recycle used nuclear fuel into metallic fuel, reducing waste and costs.
Oklo collaborates with the Tennessee Valley Authority for power sales and recycling opportunities.
Production is expected to begin by the early 2030s, pending regulatory approvals.

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Oklo Inc. plans a $1.68 billion nuclear fuel recycling facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, creating over 800 jobs.
This will be the first privately funded nuclear fuel recycling center in the U.S.
The facility aims to recycle used nuclear fuel into metallic fuel, reducing waste and costs.
Oklo collaborates with the Tennessee Valley Authority for power sales and recycling opportunities.
Production is expected to begin by the early 2030s, pending regulatory approvals.