Standard Nuclear

Standard Nuclear

Toll-manufacturer of TRISO fuel for reactors

Overview

Standard Nuclear, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures TRISO fuel for next‑generation reactors. Its TRISO fuel uses uranium kernels encased in multiple ceramic and carbon layers to withstand extreme temperatures, and the company operates a toll‑manufacturing model where customers supply the uranium feedstock and Standard Nuclear converts it into finished fuel. Unlike many competitors, it does not own reactors and relies on a reactor‑agnostic production line in Oak Ridge, backed by privately funded IP and institutional investors. The company aims to support the growth of SMRs, microreactors, and other advanced systems by providing a reliable, scalable fuel supply that enhances decarbonization, energy security, and defense applications.

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About Standard Nuclear

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Why Standard Nuclear is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Aerospace

Defense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • On July 22, 2026, construction finished on SN-TN and SN-ID, adding 5 MTU capacity.
  • Oklo and Standard Nuclear signed a June 2026 MOU on plutonium recycling and feedstock.
  • Board additions Seth Cohen and Don Moul strengthen DOE, NRC, and utility relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Standard Nuclear sold only 10 million IPO shares at $15 on July 15, 2026.
  • Q1 2026 revenue was $593,802 against a $7.7 million net loss.
  • DOE licensing or commissioning delays at SN-TN, SN-ID, or SN-0 halt revenue growth entirely.

What makes Standard Nuclear unique

  • Standard Nuclear is America’s only independent TRISO fuel producer, listed July 2026.
  • Its toll-manufacturing model supplies reactor-agnostic fuel to SMRs, microreactors, defense, and space programs.
  • DOE-backed Oak Ridge, Idaho, and Framatome-linked capacity creates a diversified domestic fuel platform.

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Funding

Total Funding

$332M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

32%
ExchangeMonitor
Aug 17th, 2026
Standard Nuclear adds Cohen to board of directors.

Standard Nuclear adds Cohen to board of directors. By ExchangeMonitor Former Department of Energy legal counsel official Seth Cohen joined Standard Nuclear's board of directors, the company said Aug. 14 in a LinkedIn post. Cohen's appointment comes after he left the federal government in June. When in the government, Cohen was... Thank you for visiting Weapons Complex Morning Briefing!

Associated Press
Aug 14th, 2026
Standard Nuclear appoints former DOE nuclear policy chief Seth Cohen to board

Standard Nuclear has appointed Seth Cohen to its board of directors, effective 12 August 2026. Cohen previously served as Chief Counsel for Nuclear Policy at the US Department of Energy, where he oversaw nuclear legal and policy work and coordinated with the White House, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and NASA on advanced nuclear and space power systems. Before joining government, Cohen practised at Kirkland & Ellis in San Francisco, handling Supreme Court and appellate litigation. Standard Nuclear, listed on the NYSE, produces TRISO nuclear fuel for advanced reactors with applications across defence, industrial, and commercial programmes. The company describes itself as the nation's only independent manufacturer of TRISO fuel.

Associated Press
Jul 22nd, 2026
Standard Nuclear completes construction of two TRISO fuel facilities adding 5 MTU annual capacity

Standard Nuclear has completed construction of two new TRISO nuclear fuel production facilities in Tennessee and Idaho. The facilities, designated SN-TN and SN-ID, are expected to collectively add up to 5 metric tons of uranium per year of production capacity once fully scaled, with initial capacity of 1 MTU annually each. The company has received approval of Preliminary Documented Safety Analyses for both facilities from the US Department of Energy. Start-up, commissioning, and licensing activities are expected to advance over the summer. Standard Nuclear currently operates its SN-0 facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which produces up to 0.5 MTU annually. The company is also building another fuel line through a joint venture with Framatome in Washington state. "This comprehensive milestone represents the core of our mission at Standard Nuclear: focused execution to scale quickly to meet the increasing customer demand for advanced nuclear fuel," said Kurt Terrani, chief executive officer.

Business Wire
Jul 17th, 2026
Standard Nuclear Announces Pricing of its Initial Public Offering

Standard Nuclear, Inc. (“Standard Nuclear” or the “Company”), a reactor-agnostic producer of TRISO nuclear fuel, today announced the pricing of its initial p...

Yahoo Finance
Jul 7th, 2026
Standard Nuclear targets $3.5B valuation in IPO as AI power demand fuels nuclear boom

Standard Nuclear, a Tennessee-based manufacturer of advanced nuclear fuel, is targeting a valuation of up to $3.5 billion through its upcoming IPO. The company plans to offer 18.25 million Class A shares priced between $18 and $21 each. This represents a significant jump from the $838 million valuation in its January funding round. Standard Nuclear produces TRISO fuel, a highly robust micro-particle nuclear fuel designed for small modular reactors that could power AI data centres. The company reported a net loss of $7.7 million on revenue of $593,802 for Q1 2025, compared to an $8.3 million loss on $377,926 in revenue the previous year. Despite losses, revenue grew 57% year-over-year. Standard Nuclear reports a contract backlog of up to $245 million and estimates the cumulative TRISO fuel market opportunity at over $4 billion through 2030.

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