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Terrestrial Energy Joins Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association

Charlotte, N.C. – April 26, 2022 – Terrestrial Energy USA, a leading developer of Generation IV fission technology, has joined the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), the national industry association for the fast growing fuel cell and hydrogen sectors. FCHEA and Terrestrial Energy agree that hydrogen has great potential as a clean energy...

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Generation 4 Fission Technology Changes Equation on Green Hydrogen Production

By Simon Irish

By Simon Irish There is growing excitement around the world about the potential of green hydrogen as a major energy carrier in our clean energy transition, and for good reason. A kilogram of hydrogen holds more chemical energy than any other fuel and burns cleanly. This gives hydrogen the potential to be a direct substitute...

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Nuclear Energy Is Back. Now, Let’s See Canada’s Offer

By Simon Irish

By Simon Irish There was some familiarity in the cycle of hope and disappointment we have grown used to at the UN climate meetings known as COP, but one thing was very different at COP26 in Glasgow – nuclear energy finally took its seat at the table. Nuclear energy’s presence at COP26 came as a...

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Terrestrial Energy Announces Upgraded IMSR400 Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant

Oakville, ON – September 14, 2021 – Terrestrial Energy today announced its upgraded Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) nuclear power plant design – the IMSR400 – a facility with a net 390 MW of electric generation capacity for grid supply from twin reactors and generators. This upgrade, in response to utility requirements, further increases the...

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Advanced Reactors: Turning the Corner

By Third Way - Advanced Nuclear Energy

A common misconception about advanced nuclear technologies is that they are largely conceptual and will not be commercialized in time to contribute to meeting near-term climate goals. However, a comprehensive look at global efforts to develop advanced nuclear reveals rapid progress towards commercialization and operation.

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Clean Hydrogen at Industrial Scale Requires Generation IV Nuclear

Clean Hydrogen at Industrial Scale Requires Generation IV Nuclear

By Simon Irish

Photo credit: Nuclear Reimagined, Third Way Think Tank/Gensler Many see hydrogen as the golden key to our completely decarbonized and clean energy future. There are many compelling reasons that the golden key to unlock the door to a clean ethical and prosperous energy future is likely in the shape of “nuclear hydrogen.” According to a...

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Terrestrial Energy Adds KSB to Approved Suppliers List for Primary Salt Pump

Frankenthal, Germany and Oakville, Ontario, Canada – March 17, 2021 – Terrestrial Energy has awarded KSB Pumps a supply contract to develop and manufacture primary pumps for use in the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), a Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant. The new agreement is a result of a collaborative procurement process by Terrestrial...

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TERRESTRIAL ENERGY OPENS CHARLOTTE OFFICE TO LEAD IMSR GENERATION IV NUCLEAR PLANT COMMERCIALIZATION

Terrestrial Energy Opens Charlotte Office to Lead IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Plant Commercialization

CHARLOTTE, NC – November 18, 2020 – Terrestrial Energy USA has opened its new headquarters office in Charlotte, North Carolina as it continues with commercial development of its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) power plant. The IMSR uses Generation IV reactor technology to achieve high efficiency electric power generation and heat for industrial applications. The...

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Terrestrial Energy and NRG Start Irradiation Testing of IMSR Moderator Graphite at Petten Reactor Research Facility

OAKVILLE, ON – November 12, 2020 – Terrestrial Energy and Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) have started a graphite irradiation testing program at NRG’s Petten Research Centre’s High Flux Reactor (HFR) in the Netherlands. This work is part of broader program underway for confirmatory testing of components and systems in the Integral Molten Salt...

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Terrestrial Energy and Argonne National Laboratory Begin Detailed Testing of Fuel Salt for IMSR Generation IV Nuclear Plant

GREENWICH, CT – November 10, 2020 – Terrestrial Energy USA and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) have commenced detailed testing of the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant fuel salt. This fuel salt testing program is part of a broader ongoing confirmatory testing program for fuel, components, and systems used in...

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