Insider Brief
- Oklo Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and an Interface Agreement with Idaho National Laboratory, advancing plans for its first advanced fission powerhouse in Idaho.
- The agreements cover environmental compliance and site characterization, including cultural and biological surveys conducted in collaboration with the Shoshone Bannock Tribes.
- Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte stated the company is focused on ensuring efficient and sustainable development processes, reinforcing a proactive strategy to meet environmental and regulatory milestones and keep the project on schedule.
PRESS RELEASE – Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear company, announced significant milestones as part of its journey toward deploying its first commercial powerhouse in Idaho. Following the recent finalization of a Memorandum of Agreement (the “MoA”) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Oklo has also entered into an Interface Agreement (the “IAG”) with Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This agreement aims to ensure strict adherence to environmental regulations throughout the site investigation process and reinforces Oklo’s commitment to environmental stewardship throughout the project.
As part of the MoA and the IAG, Oklo worked closely with INL and DOE to prepare for site characterization fieldwork. Preparations included comprehensive cultural and biological surveys conducted in partnership with local Shoshone Bannock Tribes.
“These agreements and reviews mark progress towards constructing our first advanced fission powerhouse. We are focused on ensuring that our development processes are both efficient and sustainable,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo.
The IAG represents a key milestone in Oklo’s approach to achieving regulatory and environmental benchmarks. These efforts help maintain project momentum while ensuring a timely and responsible deployment. Oklo’s proactive strategy in addressing environmental and regulatory requirements is designed to minimize potential delays and risks, keeping the project on track for its targeted construction timeline.
