Deep Fission Selected for DOE Reactor Pilot Program Amid Nuclear Renaissance
Event summary
- Deep Fission joins DOE Secretary Wright at Idaho National Laboratory event on June 25, 2026.
- Company selected as one of 10 participants in DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program under Executive Order 14301.
- Deep Fission has a customer pipeline representing up to 18.5 GW of potential generation capacity through Letters of Intent.
- First reactor project advancing in Parsons, Kansas as part of the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program.
The big picture
Deep Fission’s participation in the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program underscores a historic shift in federal policy enabling reactor testing and deployment outside national laboratories. This aligns with broader industry trends toward reliable, low-carbon baseload power to meet growing electricity demand from utilities, industrial customers, and data centers. The company’s unique underground deployment model aims to simplify construction and enhance safety, positioning it as a key player in the nuclear renaissance.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Tailwinds
- How the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program will accelerate commercial deployment of advanced nuclear technologies.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Deep Fission can deliver on its Gravity Nuclear Reactor™ approach and meet project milestones in Parsons, Kansas.
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which data centers and industrial partners will commit to long-term power purchase agreements with SMR providers.
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