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2025 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop

ORNL’s annual Molten Salt Reactor Workshop is the leading forum to discuss the latest MSR research and development programs, technology advancements, international collaborations, and the progress of demonstration efforts. Please join us this year for an exciting and informative program, active discussions that advance our understanding of our challenges and opportunities, and networking that builds the partnerships essential to our future.

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NASEO Press Release: RFI in Support of the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative

Today, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) issued a Request for Information (RFI) in support of the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative, which is led by state co-chairs New York, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Wyoming, and participating states Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia. The governors of these states are committed to delivering advanced nuclear power rapidly, safely, and cost-effectively to ensure consumers and businesses have reliable and affordable electricity for years to come.

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Offer for Material Distribution for the MSR Experiment Secondary Side Coolant Salt

Idaho National Laboratory has issued an Offer for Material Distribution (OMD), which seeks applications from prospective applicants who are interested in the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) secondary loop salt coolant, commonly referred to as FLiBe, that is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

This offer provides an opportunity for universities, companies, or organizations that require fluoride-based molten salts for nuclear reactor applications.

Applications may support any stage of the reactor life cycle from concept through operations, and may include experiments, related testing, or direct use in a reactor.

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U.S. DOE Reactor Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) officially kicked off President Trump’s Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, announcing it will initially work with 11 advanced reactor projects to move technologies toward deployment. The new pilot program was created under Executive Order 14301, which reforms reactor testing at the Department and sets a goal to construct, operate, and achieve criticality of at least three test reactors using the DOE authorization process by July 4, 2026.

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