Kemmerer selected as site for new nuclear power plant

17 Nov 2021


Kemmerer has been selected as the preferred site for a nuclear power plant. TerraPower announced Tuesday that the Natrium reactor demonstration project will be built in Kemmerer near the Naughton Power Plant, following an extensive evaluation process and meetings with community members and leaders.

The project is a collaboration between Rocky Mountain Power, the U.S. Department of Energy and TerraPower, a green energy company founded by Bill Gates.

“People across Wyoming welcomed us into their communities over the past several months, and we are excited to work with PacifiCorp to build the first Natrium plant in Kemmerer,” said Chris Levesque, president and CEO of TerraPower, in a press release. “Our innovative technology will help ensure the continued production of reliable electricity while also transitioning our energy system and creating new, good-paying jobs in Wyoming.”

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