Core Insights - Oklo Inc.'s reactor concept is based on fast reactor technology with over 400 reactor years of global operating experience, emphasizing safety and the ability to utilize nuclear waste as fuel [1][9] - The design is influenced by the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II), which demonstrated self-stabilization during severe conditions and the feasibility of on-site recycling of used nuclear fuel [2][3] Company Overview - Oklo's reactor utilizes liquid-metal-cooled and metal-fueled fast reactor technology, ensuring lower risk and enhanced credibility compared to newer, untested designs [9] - The company has seen its shares increase by over 200% in the past year, outperforming the industry [8] Peer Comparison - NuScale Power's small modular reactor (SMR) design is the first to receive U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval, focusing on factory manufacturing and easy installation [4] - Dominion Energy operates seven nuclear reactors and is exploring SMR technology to meet future energy needs, having issued a request for proposals for an SMR [5]

turning waste into gigawatts. Oaklo announcing yesterday it's investing nearly $1.7% billion toward plans to open a firstofits-kind nuclear waste recycling facility. The Tennessee site expected to begin production by the 2030s.Joining us now first on CNBC is Oaklo CEO Jacob Dit. Jake, it's great to have you. This is very technical. So explain to us what this what this is.It's exciting to me about nuclear technology because nuclear reactors really only use about 5% or so of the fuel that gets loaded in them ...