After considering Alameda, Pacific Fusion has chosen Albuquerque, New Mexico as the site for their first Research and Manufacturing Campus.
“Our Albuquerque campus will build on New Mexico’s legacy in applied physics, including decades of foundational research at Sandia National Laboratories,” Pacific Fusion said in an announcement. “The state’s expertise in advanced energy technologies, workforce that aligns with our future hiring needs, and capital-efficient environment for large projects make it a natural choice for Pacific Fusion’s strategic expansion.”
Alameda Communications & Legislative Affairs Officer Sarah Henry told the Alameda Post that while the City is disappointed Pacific Fusion selected Albuquerque over Alameda, “we will leverage this momentum to attract another innovative business looking for a new campus at the heart of the Bay.”
As for why Pacific Fusion didn’t choose Alameda as the site for their first Research and Manufacturing Campus, Director of Base Reuse and Economic Development Abby Thorne-Lyman told the Post the decision wasn’t related to the Chevron cleanup (or lack thereof)…