Oklo Inc., a pioneer in advanced nuclear power technology, and Lightbridge Corporation, a leading developer of next-generation nuclear fuel, today announced a strategic collaboration to evaluate co-locating a Lightbridge fuel fabrication facility within Oklo’s planned advanced fuel manufacturing plant.
The initiative, part of an existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year, aims to commercialize advanced nuclear fuels faster by leveraging shared manufacturing infrastructure and R&D capabilities. This includes producing fuel from repurposed plutonium and down-blended uranium sourced from legacy materials.
This announcement follows a series of executive orders issued by the White House in May 2025 that prioritize the acceleration of U.S. nuclear energy deployment. The partnership aligns with recent federal directives, including the May 2025 executive orders that prioritize nuclear energy expansion and mandate a Department of Energy program for processing surplus plutonium for advanced reactor fuel.
The proposed co-located facility would support the production of advanced fuels for both fast reactors and light water reactors, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to U.S. leadership in advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing and recycling. The collaboration underscores a shared vision for strengthening domestic energy security, supporting advanced reactor deployment, improving the performance of existing light water reactors, and enhancing the resilience of the nuclear fuel supply chain.
“We’re building the infrastructure to help fuel new nuclear development and deployment,” said Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO of Oklo. “This collaboration supports our efforts to bolster near- and mid-term advanced reactor fuel supplies with legacy materials such as down-blended uranium and repurposed plutonium. It directly aligns with strong federal direction supporting domestic fuel independence.”
In addition to commercial fuel production, the co-located site would serve as a joint R&D hub for advanced fuel development. These capabilities align with emerging federal policy and represent a critical step toward building a robust commercial supply chain for next-generation nuclear technologies.
“This joint effort reflects a shared vision for a modern nuclear fuel cycle—one that supports both existing and advanced reactors and strengthens America’s energy resilience,” said Seth Grae, President and CEO of Lightbridge Corporation. “Together, we’re working toward a new era of U.S.-led nuclear innovation.”
