Name of the Project
Natrium reactor demonstration project.
Location
The project is expected to be built at a retiring coal plant in Wyoming, in the US.
Project Owner/s
Terrapower and PacifiCorp.
Project Description
The demonstration project will be a fully functioning power plant and is intended to validate the design, construction and operational features of the Natrium technology. The project features a 345 MW sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten salt-based energy storage system.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The location of the Natrium demonstration plant is expected to be announced by the end of 2021.
Latest Developments
The next steps in the project include further project evaluation, education and outreach, and state and federal regulatory approvals before the acquisition of a Natrium facility.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
TerraPower and GE Hitachi (Natrium system); Bechtel, Energy Northwest, Duke Energy (engineering and construction partners).
Contact Details for Project Information
TerraPower, tel +1 425324 2888 or emailpress@terrapower.com.