Oklo’s "Waste to Gigawatts" Pitch Faces Historical Failures
Oklo presents its plan to create an energy resource from spent nuclear fuel, while experts point to abundant uranium and the high cost of reprocessing that has historically derailed the industry.
On Sept. 4, 2025, Tennessee officials announced they will partner with Oklo Inc., a California-based advanced nuclear technology company, to design, build, and operate a nuclear fuel reprocessing facility at the Oak Ridge Heritage Center in Roane County. The project is a $1.68 billion investment and will create 812 jobs. Oklo describes the project as th…