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The Trump administration is advancing discussions with companies to transform Cold War-era plutonium into fuel for new nuclear reactors, aiming to address the burgeoning power demands of the U.S. data center industry.
WASHINGTON, U.S.
Who
Trump administration, Ross Matzkin-Bridger, U.S. Representative Bill Foster, Bonita Chester (Oklo), Carl Perez (Exodys Energy), Greg Piefer (SHINE Technologies), Ernest Moniz
What
The Trump administration is advancing discussions with companies to transform Cold War-era plutonium into fuel for new nuclear reactors, aiming to address the burgeoning power demands of the U.S. data center industry.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:59 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
WASHINGTON, U.S. ·
Why
The initiative is part of a multi-pronged strategy to ensure sufficient power for the U.S. data center boom and address the long-standing issue of storing surplus plutonium.
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How this affects you
This plan to repurpose highly dangerous plutonium into reactor fuel poses significant security risks and potential for extensive delays and costs, raising concerns about the feasibility and national security implications of handling weapons-usable material. The program aims to quadruple U.S. nuclear power capacity by 2050 but also reopens debates about the safest and most economical way to manage plutonium.
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