(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday a new nuclear recycling center will add more than 800 new jobs to Oak Ridge.
Oklo, Inc. is investing $1.7 billion in the facility, according to a news release. The 247-acre site will be the nation’s first privately owned nuclear recycling center.
‘By recycling used fuel, we’re building the supply chain for the next generation of nuclear technology with advanced fuels that power industry and support durable jobs for decades to come,” said Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo…