Idaho National Laboratory.
United States Department of Energy complex located in the high desert of eastern Idaho
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What's happening
Active this week
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Advanced nuclear technologies are being tested and new power plants are being built, backed by investors including Bill Gates.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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The DOE initiative is considering Idaho for a new campus, involving the state and the Idaho National Laboratory, while Brad Little serves as Governor.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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Senator Jim Risch supports advanced nuclear power at Idaho National Laboratory and co-founded a Senate caucus.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A Groves test reactor is sited in Lockhart, Texas, while Oklo competes with other RPP reactors at INL.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Idaho is a finalist for a national waste repository, and Brad Little initiated the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus proposal while the INL director participated in the state task force.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is located in Idaho, and the administration is considering states for a nuclear innovation hub, with waste shipments going to New Mexico.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Idaho's abortion laws are now impacting women seeking care in Utah. Separately, a proposal for nuclear waste storage at INL is being discussed in Idaho.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Idaho National Laboratory's expansion into a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Center requires industrial-scale water, raising drought concerns.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Idaho National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaborated on a study of existing dam potential.Some support1 report
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The Army has selected Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, and Fort Benning for microreactor deployment, leveraging testing at INL and supported by the Pentagon.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A new AI project has begun, with Ben Hunter chairing the working group, utilizing the Falcon supercomputer, and securing $4.5 million in grant funding.Some support1 report
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A prototype development at INL achieved zero-power criticality, furthering the goal of electricity production while establishing a presence in Texas.Some support1 report
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ANTARES Nuclear entered a fuel supply agreement with Idaho National Laboratory, with fuel shipments beginning and core support planned using Oak Ridge production.Some support1 report
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Oklo is advancing the deployment of its Aurora powerhouse, undergoing regulatory review and conducting site characterization work.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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A strategic initiative is underway to deploy advanced nuclear microreactors for national security, involving the U.S. Army and DOE.Some support2 reports7 developments inside
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Idaho National Laboratory is testing compact nuclear reactors for deployment while experts warn about security risks of accelerated nuclear development.Some support2 reports
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NNSA, Los Alamos, and INL are partnering on criticality testing at an NNSA facility.Some support1 report
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Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory plan to build a microreactor on campus in Pocatello.Some support1 report
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A YouTube video discusses nuclear reactor research in Idaho, referencing historical safety failures like Chernobyl and Fukushima.Some support1 report
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Severe weather line tracked near the Idaho National Laboratory facility in East Idaho on August 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kevin Lyon, a team member, was reported to be managing a team at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as of August 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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IAEA called for international regulatory predictability as INL's Unity demonstration reactor achieved criticality, linking advanced tech to industry viability.Some support1 report
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Waste is being retrieved and shipped to a storage facility from Idaho National Laboratory.Some support1 report
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Oklo's Aurora Powerhouse is at Idaho National Laboratory, and Oklo is exploring global opportunities with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Lightbridge developed fuel for reactors, a development supported by research from the Department of Energy.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Idaho National Laboratory is developing an advanced reactor program and a nuclear-powered AI Factory in partnership with Aalo Atomics and Crusoe.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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INL hosted the first deployment of the ARC-100, leveraging its expertise to strengthen US energy security through partnership.Some support1 report
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Idaho and Louisiana have accepted nuclear waste sites, with Idaho National Laboratory hosting a key research site for nuclear energy.Some support20 reports1 development inside
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US is commissioning a plant at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to support the domestic supply chain, led by Director John Wagner.Some support5 reports
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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is located in the state of Idaho.Well supported7 reports
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The Genesis Mission, funded by the U.S. DoE, utilizes INL and Pennsylvania State University for a new research initiative.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Genesis Mission, funded by the U.S. DoE, utilizes INL and Pennsylvania State University for a new research initiative.Some support1 report
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Idaho receives funding to develop a nuclear energy tech hub and chemical engineering programs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Idaho National Laboratory is conducting testing of small reactors near military bases.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Lightbridge and Quadrant Nuclear Industries entered an MoU with Idaho National Laboratory to develop a secure U.S.-based source of HALEU.Some support1 report
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DOE supports a reactor pilot program being conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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The Prometheus project involving leading laboratories, including the Idaho National Laboratory, was noted on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration has used executive orders to launch a pilot program at the Idaho National Laboratory, involving the Department of Energy and the company Natura.Some support1 report
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CISA utilized testing at the Idaho National Laboratory, where Geoff Hale led election security efforts as a visiting fellow.Some support1 report
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Chris Wright toured the Idaho National Laboratory facility while Donald Trump set goals for advanced reactor development.Well supported3 reports
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Idaho National Laboratory is tracking reactor stages for operational safety as the administration pursues energy security goals.Some support7 reports
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Idaho National Laboratory commissioned studies for nuclear development in Bannock County, located within the state of Idaho.Some support3 reports
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A partnership was formed between INL, PNWNL, and OSU to focus on AI, robotics, and nuclear energy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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DOE granted key safety analysis approval for Oklo's pilot program testing conducted at Idaho National Laboratory.Some support1 report
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The Department of Energy selected Radiant and Westinghouse Electric Company for testing at the Idaho National Laboratory's DOME facility.Speculative1 report
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Oklo and Idaho National Laboratory announced a strategic partnership project to use AI technologies for advanced reactor design.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Lightbridge Corp achieved milestones and explored co-location of fuel fabrication facilities at Idaho National Laboratory.Well supported3 reports
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Nano Nuclear Energy is collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory, supported by the Department of Energy, on advanced reactor development.Some support1 report
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Bradley Williams was appointed Vice President of Government Affairs at Uranium Energy Corp and served as senior policy advisor at the Idaho National Laboratory.Some support1 report
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Around Idaho National Laboratory this week
News at the entities that move Idaho National Laboratory most-
Donald Trump StructuralUS-brokered accords are currently being tested to achieve regional peace in the DRC.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
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Oklo StructuralNuclear developers, including Oklo and NuScale, face market sell-offs and durability debates amid financial scrutiny.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
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Idaho StructuralBoth Idaho and Missouri are focusing on the issue of young voter turnout.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
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Army OperationalTaiwan Army conducted joint operations training and procured tanks from the US in Pingtung County.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
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Department of Energy StructuralWald uses the Department of Energy price index for fuel surcharges amid geopolitical pressures from Iran.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
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John Wagner StructuralSAIC appointed Stephen Smith as vice president and John Wagner as senior VP of enterprise growth.Moves Idaho National Laboratory
Connections
The 40 strongest of 286, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Army Operational
Idaho National Laboratory and the Army actively collaborate on joint projects, including mineral processing and reactor testing, to support domestic supply chains.
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Oklo Structural
Oklo is building and operating its Aurora powerhouse at INL, utilizing the laboratory's facilities and expertise for testing and regulatory compliance.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump's executive orders and policy goals directly influence the research, licensing, and operational agenda of Idaho National Laboratory.
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John Wagner Structural
John Wagner serves as the director of Idaho National Laboratory.
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Todd Combs Structural
Todd Combs serves in the capacity of deputy lab director at the Idaho National Laboratory.
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John Wagner Structural
John Wagner holds the position of Director at the Idaho National Laboratory.
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Department of Energy Structural
The DOE provides operational and financial support for reactor pilot programs conducted at the INL facility.
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Bradley Williams Structural
Bradley Williams served as a senior policy advisor at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
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Idaho Structural
INL is a key research facility located in Idaho, providing scientific and economic support while operating under state regulation.
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ANTARES Structural
ANTARES utilizes INL's facilities for testing and developing new-design nuclear reactors.
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John Wagner Structural
John Wagner holds the position of Laboratory Director at Idaho National Laboratory.
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General Atomics Structural
The two entities are engaged in a functional partnership regarding the development of a fusion test facility.
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Dave Lent Structural
Dave Lent's career was focused on operations at Idaho National Laboratory.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Operational
The two laboratories actively collaborate on national security programs and joint research studies.
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SMR Structural
Idaho National Laboratory provides crucial testing grounds and develops prototypes necessary for SMR technology viability.
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Kevin Lyon Structural
Kevin Lyon holds a management role within Idaho National Laboratory.
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antimony Structural
The facility at INL is responsible for demonstrating the domestic supply chain and processing of antimony ore.
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ARC Transactional
A high-stakes partnership was formed where ARC utilized the unique expertise and facilities of INL for the deployment of the ARC-100 project.
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New Mexico Structural
Idaho National Laboratory's waste shipment operations are dependent on regulatory permits and facilities in New Mexico.
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Idaho State University Structural
Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho State University maintain decades-long partnerships focused on SMR technology and regional energy needs.
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Snake River Structural
Idaho National Laboratory requires water from the East Snake River Plain Aquifer to maintain its operations.
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Unity Transactional
The Unity microreactor successfully reached criticality during testing at the Idaho National Laboratory facility.
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AI Factory Operational
The relationship involves testing nuclear power solutions developed by B for the energy demands of A's AI data centers.
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Operational
CISA utilizes testing services and facilities provided by the Idaho National Laboratory.
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PacifiCorp Operational
INL conducts research and testing into wildfire mitigation technologies relevant to the power grid infrastructure utilized by PacifiCorp.
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Purdue University Transactional
INL provided remote technical assistance to Purdue regarding a reactor issue.
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Little Operational
Little proposes expanding Idaho National Laboratory's nuclear waste storage.
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Micron Technology Operational
The two entities are functionally linked through their shared focus on innovation in the energy and semiconductor industries.
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Oregon State University Operational
The institutions maintain an operational partnership via an MOU focused on joint research in nuclear energy and AI.
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NREL Operational
Both entities are identified as national lab partners.
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Brad Little Operational
Brad Little established a formal operational collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory through an MOU with the DOE.
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Perpetua Operational
The entities are actively collaborating on a pilot plant by combining company reserves and lab expertise.
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University of Idaho Operational
The two institutions actively collaborate on research projects, including shared access to supercomputer resources.
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Jim Risch Mentioned together
Jim Risch publicly supports the advanced nuclear power research conducted at Idaho National Laboratory.
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Nez Perce Shared context
The Nez Perce are a cultural group whose historical roots are tied to the region of Idaho where the INL is located.
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Pacific Northwest Operational
The entities are functionally linked through testing wildfire technology for regional grid infrastructure.
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Prometheus Operational
The Prometheus project involves and utilizes the expertise and facilities of leading national laboratories, including INL.
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X-Energy Structural
X-Energy is a founding member of Project Prometheus, indicating a formal, ongoing collaborative relationship with Idaho National Laboratory.
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Raúl Labrador Mentioned together
Raúl Labrador discussed nuclear waste limits during a visit to Idaho National Laboratory.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Mentioned together
Both laboratories are mentioned as being involved in national security programs.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
5 events- Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is located in Idaho, and the administration is considering states for a nuclear innovation hub, with waste shipments going to New Mexico.
- Idaho's abortion laws are now impacting women seeking care in Utah. Separately, a proposal for nuclear waste storage at INL is being discussed in Idaho.
- Idaho National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaborated on a study of existing dam potential.
- A new AI project has begun, with Ben Hunter chairing the working group, utilizing the Falcon supercomputer, and securing $4.5 million in grant funding.
- A prototype development at INL achieved zero-power criticality, furthering the goal of electricity production while establishing a presence in Texas.
August 2026
15 events- Advanced nuclear technologies are being tested and new power plants are being built, backed by investors including Bill Gates.
- A Groves test reactor is sited in Lockhart, Texas, while Oklo competes with other RPP reactors at INL.
- Idaho is a finalist for a national waste repository, and Brad Little initiated the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus proposal while the INL director participated in the state task force.
- Idaho National Laboratory's expansion into a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Center requires industrial-scale water, raising drought concerns.
- The Army has selected Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, and Fort Benning for microreactor deployment, leveraging testing at INL and supported by the Pentagon.
- ANTARES Nuclear entered a fuel supply agreement with Idaho National Laboratory, with fuel shipments beginning and core support planned using Oak Ridge production.
- Idaho National Laboratory is testing compact nuclear reactors for deployment while experts warn about security risks of accelerated nuclear development.
- NNSA, Los Alamos, and INL are partnering on criticality testing at an NNSA facility.
- Idaho State University and Idaho National Laboratory plan to build a microreactor on campus in Pocatello.
- A YouTube video discusses nuclear reactor research in Idaho, referencing historical safety failures like Chernobyl and Fukushima.
- Severe weather line tracked near the Idaho National Laboratory facility in East Idaho on August 15, 2026.
- Kevin Lyon, a team member, was reported to be managing a team at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as of August 9, 2026.
- IAEA called for international regulatory predictability as INL's Unity demonstration reactor achieved criticality, linking advanced tech to industry viability.
- Waste is being retrieved and shipped to a storage facility from Idaho National Laboratory.
- INL hosted the first deployment of the ARC-100, leveraging its expertise to strengthen US energy security through partnership.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
13 events- The DOE initiative is considering Idaho for a new campus, involving the state and the Idaho National Laboratory, while Brad Little serves as Governor.
- Idaho National Laboratory is developing an advanced reactor program and a nuclear-powered AI Factory in partnership with Aalo Atomics and Crusoe.
- Idaho and Louisiana have accepted nuclear waste sites, with Idaho National Laboratory hosting a key research site for nuclear energy.
- US is commissioning a plant at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to support the domestic supply chain, led by Director John Wagner.
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is located in the state of Idaho.
- The Genesis Mission, funded by the U.S. DoE, utilizes INL and Pennsylvania State University for a new research initiative.
- The Genesis Mission, funded by the U.S. DoE, utilizes INL and Pennsylvania State University for a new research initiative.
- Idaho receives funding to develop a nuclear energy tech hub and chemical engineering programs.
- Lightbridge and Quadrant Nuclear Industries entered an MoU with Idaho National Laboratory to develop a secure U.S.-based source of HALEU.
- The Prometheus project involving leading laboratories, including the Idaho National Laboratory, was noted on July 1, 2026.
- The Trump administration has used executive orders to launch a pilot program at the Idaho National Laboratory, involving the Department of Energy and the company Natura.
- CISA utilized testing at the Idaho National Laboratory, where Geoff Hale led election security efforts as a visiting fellow.
- Chris Wright toured the Idaho National Laboratory facility while Donald Trump set goals for advanced reactor development.
June 2026
15 events- Oklo is advancing the deployment of its Aurora powerhouse, undergoing regulatory review and conducting site characterization work.
- A strategic initiative is underway to deploy advanced nuclear microreactors for national security, involving the U.S. Army and DOE.
- Oklo's Aurora Powerhouse is at Idaho National Laboratory, and Oklo is exploring global opportunities with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.
- Lightbridge developed fuel for reactors, a development supported by research from the Department of Energy.
- Idaho National Laboratory is conducting testing of small reactors near military bases.
- DOE supports a reactor pilot program being conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory.
- Idaho National Laboratory is tracking reactor stages for operational safety as the administration pursues energy security goals.
- Idaho National Laboratory commissioned studies for nuclear development in Bannock County, located within the state of Idaho.
- A partnership was formed between INL, PNWNL, and OSU to focus on AI, robotics, and nuclear energy.
- DOE granted key safety analysis approval for Oklo's pilot program testing conducted at Idaho National Laboratory.
- The Department of Energy selected Radiant and Westinghouse Electric Company for testing at the Idaho National Laboratory's DOME facility.
- Oklo and Idaho National Laboratory announced a strategic partnership project to use AI technologies for advanced reactor design.
- Lightbridge Corp achieved milestones and explored co-location of fuel fabrication facilities at Idaho National Laboratory.
- Nano Nuclear Energy is collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory, supported by the Department of Energy, on advanced reactor development.
- Bradley Williams was appointed Vice President of Government Affairs at Uranium Energy Corp and served as senior policy advisor at the Idaho National Laboratory.