The Largest Nuclear Event in the Energy Capital of the World
October 15-17, 2025
The Fairmont Hotel
Austin, TX
Powering Texas. Empowering the Future with Nuclear Energy.
Texas is experiencing a tremendous increase in electricity demand—with recent Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates indicating power demand could reach between 130 and 150 gigawatts by 2030—in large part due to electricity-intensive needs from data centers, AI, the electrification of the Permian Basin and other hard tech manufacturing, such as semiconductors.
Energy Innovation
Texas urgently needs reliable energy solutions to bridge its growing power gap, and nuclear energy stands ready to meet this challenge.
In the past, nuclear energy served as a foundational pillar of Texas’ diversified energy grid, offering a unique set of benefits not offered by other energy sources. As Texas seeks to bolster security, reliability and resiliency of its grid, it should once again look to nuclear energy.
Large-Scale Nuclear
Large-scale nuclear refers to traditional, full-sized nuclear power plants that produce high amounts of electricity—typically 1,000 megawatts (MW) or more—using pressurized water reactors (PWRs) or boiling water reactors (BWRs). Importantly, the process emits no carbon during operation.
SMRs
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Disposal
Uranium Mining
Large-Scale Nuclear
Large-scale nuclear refers to traditional, full-sized nuclear power plants that produce high amounts of electricity—typically 1,000 megawatts (MW) or more—using pressurized water reactors (PWRs) or boiling water reactors (BWRs). Importantly, the process emits no carbon during operation.
SMRs
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being developed to offer clean, reliable, and scalable nuclear energy—especially where large nuclear plants aren’t practical.
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
The nuclear fuel cycle is the series of steps involved in producing, using, and managing nuclear fuel for electricity generation. It includes everything from mining uranium to the final disposal of spent fuel.
Disposal
Nuclear disposal refers to the safe handling, storage, and permanent disposal of radioactive waste generated from nuclear reactors, fuel processing, and other nuclear applications. It’s a critical part of the nuclear fuel cycle and is categorized based on the level of radioactivity:
Uranium Mining
Uranium mining is the process of extracting uranium ore from the ground to be used primarily as fuel for nuclear power plants. Once mined, the uranium is processed and refined into yellowcake (U₃O₈), a concentrated form used for further enrichment and fuel fabrication.
Time to Build and Invest
Making Texas the Leader in the Nuclear Energy Renaissance
As Texas touts multiple U.S. energy production records, ranking as the number one producer of oil, natural gas, wind, and solar, many—including the Texas Governor—are calling on Texas to lead the way in unleashing nuclear energy’s tremendous potential for a safe, reliable and clean energy future.
Texas is currently home to two operational nuclear power plants in Somervell and Matagorda Counties, each housing two reactors, totaling four reactors statewide, though there are dozens in the queue.
Several notable nuclear initiatives are underway or planned in Texas, including:
Molten Salt Research Reactor at Abilene Christian University:
Natura Resources, in partnership with Abilene Christian University, is developing a molten salt research reactor expected to go online in 2026.
Microreactors in Haskell County:
Last Energy has announced plans to construct 30 microreactors, each with a capacity of 20 MW, in Haskell County to serve data center customers.
Advanced Nuclear Reactor at Dow’s Seadrift Plant:
Dow, in collaboration with X-energy, has applied for a construction permit to build an advanced nuclear reactor at its Seadrift manufacturing complex.
Small Modular Reactors at Texas A&M University System’s RELLIS Campus:
Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy and Aalo Atomics were selected as corporate partners by the University to construct advanced nuclear reactors at its RELLIS campus, an important platform for nuclear innovation.
Recent developments are also accelerating next-generation commercial viability.
Nuclear energy technology continues to evolve and holds immense promise as a reliable, carbon-free power source that can meet rising energy demand while supporting grid stability and environmental goals.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted design certification to Generation III+ advanced nuclear reactor designs. The Generation III+ designs are all evolutionary designs based off technologies that have successfully operated in the US and around the world over the last 6+ decades. Some of these designs have successfully been built and are currently operational. Additionally, a number of promising nuclear reactor technology developers have advanced their technologies to late-stage phases of design, many have begun pre-application engagement with the NRC, and a few have even formally submitted construction permit applications with the US NRC or with Canada’s Nuclear Safety Commission.
Texas is an Energy Powerhouse.
Texas’ business-friendly climate and smart regulations make the state poised for embracing nuclear solutions. Texas Legislators passed the most pro-nuclear policies in the nation in 2025 that serve the premiere model for advancing nuclear power and technology for a more reliable, stable, and prosperous future.
House Bill 14
Establishing the Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Office and Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund
The Facts About Nuclear
Nuclear energy is not a technology of the future—it is proven and operating today. The United States operates 94 commercial nuclear reactors across 28 states, providing approximately 18–20% of U.S. electricity. And Texas is home to the first construction permit for a liquid-fueled advanced reactor, and the first project that aims to deploy grid-scale advanced nuclear reactors at an industrial site in North America.
Nuclear energy technology is:
Reliable:
Nuclear energy has the highest capacity factor of any energy source, producing maximum power more than 92% of the time during the year, making it the most reliable energy source by a wide margin, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Secure:
Nuclear energy is a secure form of energy because it is powered by a domestic value chain found right here in Texas. From research, to uranium mining, to advanced reactor development, to construction and long-term operations, every stage of the nuclear lifecycle can be supported by Texas and U.S. companies and workers. This independence strengthens our national and energy security, helping to insulate our grid from global market disruptions or geopolitical instability.
Economic Opportunity:
Expanding nuclear energy will create tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations—many of them in rural and economically underserved areas. Investing in nuclear means building American energy, American jobs, and American resilience.
Efficient:
Nuclear generates more power with less land compared to other low-carbon resources we depend on. In fact, nuclear energy has the highest energy density of any widely used power source, meaning it produces vastly more energy from a smaller amount of fuel compared to other technologies. Just one uranium fuel pellet—about the size of a fingertip—contains as much energy as a ton of coal, 149 gallons of oil, or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas. This exceptional density allows nuclear plants to generate massive amounts of reliable, carbon-free electricity while occupying far less land than wind or solar farms. It also means less fuel needs to be mined, transported, and stored, reducing environmental impacts and improving logistical efficiency.
Resilient:
Nuclear plants are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions like tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, floods and power outages, not only protecting them against environmental threats, but also allowing them to provide critical power even under extreme circumstances.
Safe:
According to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), nuclear energy has one of the safest industrial records globally, with extremely low incident rates relative to other forms of energy production. Highly trained personnel, strict federal regulations, and continuous preventative maintenance contribute in part to this success, along with technological advancements. Advanced nuclear reactors use passive cooling systems, eliminating the need for active systems to ensure safe shutdown, making advanced reactors nearly walk-away safe or meltdown-proof.
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