Deep Fission Engages Kansas Community Ahead of Underground Reactor Deployment — Deep Fission, Inc.

Event summary

Deep Fission will host a public meeting in Parsons, Kansas on March 12 to discuss its underground small modular reactor (SMR) project.
The event follows the company's selection for the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program.
Deep Fission is building its first reactor in Parsons, Kansas, with construction already underway.
Community members can attend in person or submit questions via Deep Fission’s community page.

The big picture

Deep Fission’s public meeting underscores the growing trend of advanced nuclear startups engaging local communities early in development. The company’s underground reactor approach aims to address safety concerns, but its success hinges on navigating regulatory hurdles and securing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). With the Department of Energy’s backing, Deep Fission is positioning itself as a key player in the next wave of nuclear innovation.

What we're watching

Regulatory Approval: Whether Deep Fission can secure necessary permits and community support for its unconventional underground reactor design.
Execution Risk: The pace at which Deep Fission can deploy its first commercial-scale reactor given the technical complexity of borehole placement.
Market Positioning: How Deep Fission differentiates itself in a crowded SMR market by emphasizing safety and scalability through underground deployment.