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Wyoming nuclear plant on track despite industry setback, developer says

  • Despite assurances from Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, some skeptics contend its Wyoming project could be a “financial disaster.” By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Factors that led to the recent demise of a “small modular reactor” energy project in Utah do…

Feds field questions about Wyoming’s first nuclear power plant

• Before it can build a nuclear power plant, TerraPower must build a thorough case for feds to permit it, which includes public scrutiny. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—TerraPower, backed by billionaire Bill Gates and the U.S. Department of Energy,…

Nuclear reactor back in focus at Kemmerer meeting

By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — A meeting was held Tuesday in Kemmerer during which the proposed TerraPower nuclear plant was discussed and residents questioned the timeline and safety of the proposed plant.  The…

TerraPower CEO gives update on engineering and construction of nuclear plant

TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque joined SVI to give an update on construction and the engineering process on the nuclear power plant. He says while it may not seem like progress is being made on site, he assures the public plenty…

SVI Radio Interview-Sept. 19: Chris Levesque, TerraPower CEO

https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-19-Chris-Levesque.mp3

CBS News features Kemmerer nuclear plant Sunday morning

CBS Sunday Morning featured the City of Kemmerer and the Natrium Nuclear Power Plant that is under construction. The episode, which aired July 23, featured Bill Gates, the founder of TerraPower. The segment also included Kemmerer Mayor Bill Thek and…

TerraPower and Centrus expand efforts to commercialize domestic HALEU production

• TerraPower and Centrus Energy execute MOU to accelerate joint efforts to create domestic, commercial-scale HALEU production TerraPower and Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) announced today a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to significantly expand their collaboration aimed at establishing…

UW President tours Lincoln County

*Photo Above: University of Wyoming officials tour the Rocky Mtn. Power Plant in Kemmerer. Pres. Ed Seidel was part of the group touring the plant, coal mine and proposed nuclear site. The trip also included a stop at the Soda…

TerraPower CEO says company is hopeful to break ground on construction in the fall

TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque says the company is hopeful to break ground on construction for the test and fill facility in the fall. He says they were hoping to start in the summer but hold ups from regulations with the…

Towns face chicken-and-egg dilemma with nuclear project needs

• The pathway to federal funds is uncertain for Kemmerer and Diamondville despite major infrastructure needs to host a nuclear power plant project.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—When a 16-inch diameter ductile-iron municipal water pipeline failed this spring, a…