Ampera Files License For Thorium Microreactors
Florida-based Ampera said on April 2, 2026 that it will file for licensing of its thorium-enabled, TRISO-fueled microreactors under the NRC's new 10 CFR Part 53 framework. Its reactors produce 15–30 MWe, run decades without refueling, and use supercritical CO2 turbines for water-free operation. Ampera submitted a pre-application letter and seeks meetings with NRC offices before the end of May to align on licensing.
Scoring Rationale
Timely company announcement tied to the NRC's February implementation of 10 CFR Part 53 gives practical licensing relevance. Scored moderately for novelty and scope because it is a company-level move within the advanced-reactor segment; credibility is boosted by the regulatory change but relies largely on a company press release.
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- Read OriginalUS nuclear reactor startup seeks NRC license under new regulationsinterestingengineering.com
