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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DOE signs two more OTAs in Reactor Pilot Program
This week, the Department of Energy has finalized two new other transaction agreements (OTAs) with participating companies in its Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to get one or two fast-tracked reactors on line by July 4 of this year. Those companies are Terrestrial Energy and Oklo.
Longview Fusion Energy Systems will construct the world's first laser fusion power plant. Building upon the groundbreaking fusion energy with gain demonstrations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's National Ignition Facility, Longview is the only fusion energy company employing this proven fusion energy approach. Our plant will provide carbon-free, safe, and cost-effective laser fusion energy, serving as a model for future plants that can be deployed nationwide and internationally.
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