OKLOAurora+15MW.SMRSMRVOYGR+77MW.NuScaleNNENano Nuclear+Micro.ReactorLTBRLightbridge+Fuel.TechLEUCentrus+HALEU.ProdCCJCameco+Uranium.SupplyUECUranium Energy+U3O8.MiningCEGConstellation+TMI.RestartGEVGE Vernova+BWRX-300BWXBWXT+TRISO.FuelFUND.YTD2025-26$2.5B+.Raised
under constructionhtgr · Helium

Ward 250

Reactor Type
htgr
Electrical Output
Non-power demo
Coolant
Helium
Enrichment
HALEU
Refueling Interval
null
Design Life
null
Passive Safety
Yes
Load Following
Yes
Target LCOE
null
Country
USA
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
About

Helium-cooled TRISO-fueled high-temperature gas test reactor at Utah San Rafael Energy Research Center. Valar became the first startup to achieve cold criticality (Nov 2025). Targeting operation by July 4, 2026.

Valar Atomics — Funding Summary
Total Funding
$149M