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     Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in his State of the State Address on February 2, 2025, emphasized the importance of nuclear energy for Texas. He said, “It is time for Texas to lead the nuclear power renaissance in the United States.” This statement emphasizes the state’s commitment to advancing nuclear technology. It will position Texas as a leader in clean energy innovation. The 2024 Interim Report from the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs mentioned Natura’s technology as a potential solution to power the state water plan, further validating the significance of these deployments.
     The Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, chaired by Senator Charles Perry, stated in the 2024 Interim Report that Natura’s advanced nuclear technology offers a promising solution to the state’s water and energy challenges. By integrating desalination with energy production, the new molten salt technology can ensure a sustainable future for Texas.
     During the press event at Texas A&M in February, Representative Cody Harris said that advanced nuclear deployments, such as Natura’s deployment at the RELLIS, will have a positive impact not only Texas, but the rest of the World as well.
     The deployments of advanced nuclear reactors are expected to have a profound impact on local communities. By providing a stable and reliable source of clean energy, these projects will facilitate economic growth and job creation in the regions. The integration of Natura’s MSR-100 technology with desalination systems will also address water scarcity. This will ensure that local communities have access to purified water for agricultural and other uses. This dual benefit of energy and water security will improve the quality of life for residents and contribute to the overall sustainability of the regions.
     The need for reliable and abundant energy is critical for attracting and supporting business growth in Texas. With the increase of data centers, fabrication, and manufacturing facilities, the demand for electricity in Texas is surging. Texas’ business-friendly environment, combined with Natura’s advanced nuclear technology, will allow the state to meet this growing demand. By providing a stable and clean source of energy, the deployment of Natura’s reactors will support the expansion of data centers and other energy-intensive industries. Driven by economic development, Texas’ status will be established as a leader in the 21st-century economy.
     For more information about Natura Resources and its role in developing small modular reactor technology, please contact Andrew Harmon or visit Natura Resources.
     Natura Resources LLC is a leading advanced reactor developer who is committed to answering the world’s increased demand for reliable energy, medical isotopes, and clean water by developing commercially deployable molten salt reactors. Natura’s small modular reactors are liquid-fueled and molten salt-cooled. This increases their efficiency and reduces waste. The Natura MSR-100 reactor being deployed at Abilene Christian University is the first liquid-fueled reactor design to receive a construction permit from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In less than five years, Natura has established itself as a leading company in the nuclear industry, fueled by a commitment to performance. Natura’s leadership team has a track record of revolutionizing the energy industry with innovative technology and tangible results. Natura is privately owned and has secured over seventy-eight million dollars in funding through its first three investment rounds.

     It was announced last Tuesday that four small-scale nuclear reactors are to be hosted on Texas A&M University land. CEOs from four nuclear power companies have agreed to work with the Texas A&M System to develop prototype and commercial-ready “small modular reactors” (SMRs). The first SMR has the potential to be constructed within five years.
     Smaller than their traditional commercial nuclear reactors counterparts, SMRs are designed so that their components can be factory-built and assembled at their site of use. They could be particularly useful for remote locations, for industrial applications and powering facilities like data centers.
     Texas A&M says that its accommodation of the reactors will provide the “missing element” needed to bring more nuclear power to Texas. “Plain and simple: the United States needs more power” said Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp in a statement. “Nowhere in the country, other than Texas, is anyone willing to step up and build the power plants we need. Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Greg Abbott and others in Texas state government, Texas A&M System stands ready to step up and do what is necessary for the country to thrive.” The four SMRs will be built at Texas A&M-RELLIS, a twenty-four-hundred-acre technology and innovation campus in Bryan, Texas.
     According to the university, reactor manufacturers had been struggling to find sites to build clusters of the small-scale fission reactors. Power generated at this “Energy Proving Ground” could be used to increase the supply of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The university has projected that the four reactors built at the site will have a combined electrical output of more than one gigawatt. This is equivalent to a full-sized nuclear power reactor.
     The companies involved in the collaboration are Aalo Atomics, Kairos Power, Natura Resources and Terrestrial Energy.
     Matt Loszak is the co-founder and CEO of Aalo Atomics. He said, “We are excited to partner with an innovation leader like the Texas A&M System, and to jointly help shape the future of energy while creating opportunities for research, education and the Texas economy.” Aalto Atomics intends to build up to six “pods” at the Texas A&M–RELLIS site. Each pod will contain multiple reactors with each reactor having a ten-megawatt output. For comparison, a regular-sized commercial nuclear reactor typically has an output of around one thousand megawatts. Loszak added, “This collaboration is a pivotal step for Aalo as it provides us with a platform to demonstrate the potential of our factory mass-manufactured nuclear technology to deliver reliable, clean energy that will ultimately power the next generation of data centers and AI infrastructure.”
     Joe Elabd is the Texas A&M vice chancellor for research. He said, “The Energy Proving Ground will allow these companies to safely test their SMRs and set the stage for deploying small nuclear reactors across the country. The agreements that the Texas A&M System has with Kairos, Natura, Terrestrial and Aalo are going to change the energy landscape for the whole country. The Energy Proving Ground will allow these companies to safely test their SMRs (small modular reactors) and set the stage for deploying small nuclear reactors across the country.”
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