Standard Nuclear & Framatome Join Forces to Boost TRISO Fuel Production by 2027
Standard Nuclear and Framatome have teamed up to create a joint venture, aiming to produce tristructural isotropic (TRISO) fuel on a large scale by 2027. This collaboration comes amidst a global nuclear power growth projection of over 50 percent in the next 15 years, as estimated by Goldman Sachs. The U.S. nuclear industry is also hoping for a resurgence, driven by increasing energy demands from data centers and artificial intelligence.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Reactor Fuel Line Pilot Program has seen an influx of new participants. Joining the initiative are Terrestrial Energy, Oklo Inc., Blykalla, and Atomic Alchemy. This follows Standard Nuclear's pioneering entry into the program in August. The joint venture between Standard Nuclear and Framatome plans to significantly boost annual TRISO fuel production to two metric tons, marking a substantial increase from current lab-scale output.
The nuclear power sector is poised for significant growth, with global projections indicating a more than 50 percent increase in the next 15 years. The U.S. is also experiencing a hopeful revival, with new companies joining the Reactor Fuel Line Pilot Program and established players like Standard Nuclear and Framatome forming joint ventures to increase TRISO fuel production.
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