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Part of TRISO-X, a subsidiary of a Maryland-based company, is operating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, while seeking necessary licensing from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

How could the NRC approval for the SPPP plan affect Tennessee?

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LIS Technologies' nuclear facility advancement could boost Tennessee's industrial base The approval of the Standard Practice Procedures Plan (SPPP) by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission moves LIS Technologies Inc. closer to licensing its full-capacity laser-based uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This facility utilizes patented advanced laser uranium enrichment technology. As the project progresses toward commercial deployment, it could increase the state's industrial base and tax revenue, supporting the revitalization of domestic enrichment capabilities.

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  • The NRC approved LIS Technologies Inc.'s Standard Practice Procedures Plan (SPPP) for its Test Demonstration Facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.thewhig.com
  • The facility uses patented advanced laser uranium enrichment technology.thewhig.com
  • The approval brings LIS Technologies Inc. one step closer to licensing a full-capacity laser-based uranium enrichment facility.thewhig.com
  • LIS Technologies Inc. received a key Radioactive Material License from the State of Tennessee in late 2025.thewhig.com

Why it matters

The advancement of LIS Technologies Inc.'s facility represents a significant step in developing domestic uranium enrichment capabilities using advanced laser technology. For Tennessee, hosting such a high-tech, regulated industrial operation means the potential for long-term economic stability and growth in the region.

This project is part of a broader effort to revitalize the United States' nuclear fuel cycle. The success of this facility, which is optimized for Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) and High-Assay LEU (HALEU), could position Tennessee as a key hub for next-generation nuclear energy production.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the timeline for LIS Technologies Inc. to obtain a possessing facility security clearance?
  • What are the specific economic projections for the state of Tennessee if the facility reaches full commercial capacity?

What would change this answer

LIS Technologies Inc. successfully completes its Phase 2 Pilot Plant demonstrationThis would make realistic economic predictions for a commercial uranium enrichment facility possible, increasing the certainty of the positive economic impact on Tennessee.
The NRC imposes additional regulatory hurdles or delays the facility security clearanceThe timeline for commercial deployment would be extended, reducing the immediate potential for industrial and tax revenue growth in Tennessee.

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