Deep Fission Engages Kansas Community on Underground Nuclear Project
Event summary
- Deep Fission hosts community webinar April 21 to discuss Parsons, KS nuclear project.
- COO Mike Brasel to present technology overview and project plans.
- Company's first reactor uses small modular pressurized water reactor in underground borehole.
- Selected for Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program in 2023.
The big picture
Deep Fission's community outreach represents the next phase of advanced nuclear development, where localized engagement becomes critical alongside technical milestones. The company joins a growing cohort of SMR developers seeking to balance innovation with public trust, particularly in non-traditional energy hubs like Kansas. Success here could validate the economic model for borehole-based reactors.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Momentum
- Whether DOE program selection accelerates permitting and funding for Deep Fission's novel design.
- Community Acceptance
- How local engagement impacts project timelines and social license to operate.
- Technical Execution
- The pace at which underground deployment challenges are resolved for commercial viability.
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