Underground Nuclear Reactor: Kansas' New Energy Frontier
Update: 2025-12-06
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Deep Fission, a California-based nuclear energy company, is set to begin construction on a groundbreaking underground reactor in Parsons, Kansas. This innovative project, part of a U.S. Department of Energy pilot program, aims to enhance safety and security with a design that places the reactor more than one mile beneath the surface. The company, led by CEO Liz Muller, anticipates achieving criticality by July fourth, with the project potentially attracting more development and investment to the region. Kansas Lieutenant Governor David Toland emphasizes the projects role in diversifying the states energy portfolio with advanced nuclear technology.
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