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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier today.
Criticality was reached at 9:19 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday at the company’s Groves facility in Lockhart, Texas, according to the DOE.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 18, 2026|10:45–11:45AM CDT|MSC 2404
Session Chair:
Karl Gomez
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This panel focuses on the emerging nuclear renaissance in Texas, one of the most active states for new nuclear development and policy. It explores why Texas has become a focal point for nuclear energy development, what specific projects and proposals are underway, what the regulatory and market environment looks like, and how Texas's unique energy market (ERCOT) creates both opportunities and challenges for nuclear deployment. The panel will also discuss how Texas can serve as a model for the broader national nuclear revival.
Pavel Tsvetkov
Texas A&M University
Jarred Shaffer
Erik Walker
Last Energy
Mesut Uzman
Fermi America
Jonathan Scherr
Natura Resources
Rusty Towell
Abilene Christian University