Oklo’s stock went up by almost four percent after some exciting news. The company and its branch, Atomic Alchemy, have been picked for three special U.S. Department of Energy reactor pilot projects. Oklo will handle two of them, and Atomic Alchemy will take on one.
This is part of a new government program that wants to show working test reactors by July 4, 2026, which will also be America’s 250th birthday. The goal is to expedite the process of preparing new nuclear reactors for real-world use while enhancing their operational efficiency.
These projects are a big step in the government’s plan to make building and approving nuclear reactors faster and easier. This plan started after important orders were signed by the president in May 2025.
Oklo’s CEO, Jacob DeWitte, said this demonstrates the government’s commitment to ushering in a new era of nuclear energy in America. He believes the program adds urgency and energy to bring fresh ideas into action.
The program also shows how much the country is focusing on clean energy and how working together between the public and private sectors can help solve big energy problems.