Kirsty Gogan, Founding Director and Co-CEO of Terra Praxis, was among the esteemed attendees at a private roundtable discussion focused on the significant obstacles in developing a robust supply chain for microreactors. The event, hosted by NANO Nuclear Energy with representation from Chief Executive Officer James Walker, aimed to address the critical challenges in bringing the over 70 microreactor designs currently in development to commercial viability.
The discussion highlighted the urgent need for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel, which was essential for these reactors but remained largely unavailable at a commercial scale. Participants delved into the complexities of where manufacturing capacities would emerge and who would be responsible for constructing the necessary supply chains to support microreactor deployment. Moderated by Katherine Stewart, Head of Impact Research, Policy, and Insights at The Economist Impact, this VIP invitation-only session featured numerous distinguished guests, all focused on the future of nuclear energy and the role microreactors would play in addressing energy needs.
As the nuclear supply chain continues to face challenges, this roundtable served as a vital platform for thought leaders to explore innovative solutions and collaborative efforts needed to advance microreactor technologies to market readiness.