Kairos Power to Explore Commercial Plant Siting Opportunity at Texas A&M-RELLIS Campus


Published: February 4, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KAIROS POWER TO EXPLORE COMMERCIAL PLANT SITING OPPORTUNITY AT TEXAS A&M-RELLIS CAMPUS
The Texas A&M-RELLIS campus could host one or more commercial-scale nuclear power plants to supply reliable, clean electricity to customers in the region.

BRYAN, TX – February 4, 2025 – Kairos Power, the Texas A&M University System, and prospective customers have agreed to explore the potential to site one or more commercial nuclear power plants at the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus as part of the university’s initiative to build a proving ground for the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Texas A&M selected Kairos Power’s proposal as the largest commercial project to anchor an expansion of the RELLIS campus that would advance new nuclear technologies to supply clean, firm electricity for data centers and other commercial applications.

The Texas A&M-RELLIS site could potentially host one or more plants totaling 450+ MW in Kairos Power’s commercial fleet, helping the company standardize a fully modular plant design that is efficient, affordable, and repeatable to drive toward cost certainty.

The Texas A&M initiative aims to enhance students’ education by providing unprecedented access to the latest advanced reactor technologies. The Texas A&M System is uniquely qualified to take on this ambitious venture with its stellar nuclear engineering program and active engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to obtain an early site permit.

Kairos Power looks forward to collaborating with this world-class university system to evaluate potential synergies in achieving our commercial goals, realizing a landmark investment in the future nuclear workforce, and supporting energy security in the State of Texas.

What People Are Saying

“The surging demand for clean electricity has brought nuclear energy to the forefront as a vital source of reliable, carbon-free baseload. We are excited about the momentum for new nuclear deployment at Texas A&M-RELLIS and its potential to support U.S. energy security and continued economic growth. We look forward to collaborating with the Texas A&M System to advance Kairos Power’s clean energy mission and play a new role in developing the nation’s future nuclear workforce.”  – Mike Laufer, CEO and co-founder

“Texas A&M’s pioneering initiative to host the next generation of advanced reactors is a laudable step toward expanding access to clean nuclear energy. We are enthusiastic about the possibility of advancing our technology at Texas A&M-RELLIS, building on the Hermes demonstration reactor series’ progress to deploy early iterations in Kairos Power’s commercial fleet.” – Ed Blandford, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder

“Today’s announcement represents a significant partnership between a global leader in nuclear energy research and development and a cutting-edge advanced nuclear technology company that is helping to redefine the future of energy in Texas. Kairos Power and Texas A&M University System will both play a pivotal role in accelerating the development of the reliable, resilient and safe energy Texas will require for our state’s continued breakneck pace of economy growth,” – Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance

About Kairos Power
Kairos Power is a mission-driven nuclear technology, engineering, and manufacturing company singularly focused on commercializing the fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR) – a clean energy solution that can be deployed with robust safety at an affordable cost to enable deep decarbonization. Founded in 2016, the company is unique in applying a rapid iterative development approach and vertical integration strategy to bring advanced reactor technology to market. In 2023, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a construction permit for Kairos Power’s Hermes demonstration reactor – the first non-water-cooled reactor to be approved for construction in the U.S. in more than 50 years. Kairos Power’s mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. Learn more at kairospower.com.

About The Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $7.3 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS, the Texas A&M System educates more than 157,000 students and makes more than 21 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceed $1.5 billion and help drive the state’s economy.

Contact:
Christopher Ortiz
Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(510) 775-1685

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