The Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) is a scientific user facility capable of performing 300MW scale, fast neutron irradiation tests and experiments which is not possible today in the United States or its allies. It will support research, development and demonstration of innovative nuclear energy technologies with a focus on fuels, materials and sensors in representative environments.

Steel is one of the top three carbon emitters in the world and is classified as a hard-to-decarbonize sector. Challengingly, steel is the single most important material for infrastructure and development. The industry needs to reduce emissions, and nuclear energy can help decarbonize steel by creating hydrogen, generating electricity, and creating very high temperatures for

There is a significant gap between the megatons of oil equivalent (Mtoe) of fossil fuels compared to non-hydro renewable energy. Renewables cannot be a replacement for fossil fuels because of the intermittent nature of the generation. Urbanization and growing population increases will increase energy demands significantly in the near future. Supply chain and demand considerations

Global CO2 emissions are not abating any time soon. Since the Kyoto Protocol at 1997, global emissions have only risen. Significant emissions reductions need to be made to reach the global climate goals. This fundamental issue has brought nuclear back into the perspective of a clean energy mix. As renewables scale up around the world,

  President Biden and President Moon met in May of 2021 and agreed to cooperate on nuclear exports. The decision was hailed by the nuclear community, but the direction and details of such an agreement have yet to be discussed. Collaboration is possible on many issues including nuclear safety, the supply chain, human capital, and

          Government initiatives and private industry are both working to advance nuclear technologies in space. International collaboration between governments and in public-private partnerships will be key to deployment of nuclear technologies. By the end of this decade, NASA and other departments in the United States hope to both demonstrate space nuclear

Although standardization will be needed to improve the viability and commercial competitiveness of future nuclear reactor designs, specific customer preferences and requirements will often necessitate customized solutions. Furthermore, as many U.S. advanced reactor designs are presently in a demonstration phase, specific design details will need to be determined before the process of standardization can commence.