Nuclear in a Box: Sam Gibson on Hadron Energy's Factory-Fabricated Microreactors

Nuclear in a Box: Sam Gibson on Hadron Energy's Factory-Fabricated Microreactors

Trevor Hall and Justin Huhn kick off this episode of Going Nuclear by analyzing how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has accelerated a "snowballing" global theme of sovereign energy security. The hosts discuss the current market conditions and the strategic importance of long-term uranium contracting, specifically highlighting India’s recent massive procurement of nearly 50 million pounds. They also examine Germany’s public expressions of regret regarding its shuttered nuclear fleet while noting positive regulatory momentum for life extensions at California's Diablo Canyon.


The conversation then shifts to the frontier of nuclear technology with Sam Gibson, CEO of Hadron Energy, who is developing a 10-megawatt micro-reactor small enough to fit in a shipping container. Gibson details how his company leverages 70 years of light water reactor history to create factory-fabricated units that can be transported by semi-truck and are currently leading the way in NRC licensing. He explains that while remote communities and military bases offer vital use cases, data centers are the fastest-moving early adopters currently driving the company's multiple gigawatts of potential demand. Finally, the episode explores Hadron's transition to the public markets through a strategic merger, positioning the company to own and operate the resilient, carbon-free energy infrastructure of the 2030s.

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Implications on the Uranium Spot Market following SPUT's $200M Bought Deal

Implications on the Uranium Spot Market following SPUT's $200M Bought Deal

Trevor Hall and Justin Huhn discuss the explore the recent developments in the spot uranium market, including significant financial movements by the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust, and the implications...

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Takeaways from Trump's Nuclear Energy Orders and an Interview with Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

Takeaways from Trump's Nuclear Energy Orders and an Interview with Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow

In this episode, Trevor and Justin discuss the recent executive orders aimed at expanding nuclear energy in the U.S., including plans for new reactors and regulatory reforms. They analyze market react...

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Private Capital and Federal Policy - Steve Everley's Insights into Washington's Nuclear Ambitions

Private Capital and Federal Policy - Steve Everley's Insights into Washington's Nuclear Ambitions

In this episode, Trevor Hall and Justin Hune discuss the recent fluctuations in the uranium market, highlighting the wild sentiment swings and significant policy reversals in nuclear energy across var...

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How Geopolitical Uncertainties are Influencing the Uranium Market and Nuclear Projects

How Geopolitical Uncertainties are Influencing the Uranium Market and Nuclear Projects

Trevor Hall and Justin Huhn share insights into a rather bleak uranium and nuclear energy market, exploring the geopolitical influences, tariff impacts, and the dynamics of American nuclear projects. ...

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Matthew Wald on the Balance of Private Investment and Public Policy Support Needed for Nuclear Energy

Matthew Wald on the Balance of Private Investment and Public Policy Support Needed for Nuclear Energy

In the first segment of this Going Nuclear podcast, Trevor and Justin discuss insights from the Nuclear Financing Summit, highlighting the growing interest in nuclear energy from tech companies and th...

21 Feb 202559min

DeepSeek Routes Nuclear Equities with the Market Void of Mid-Tier Uranium Producers

DeepSeek Routes Nuclear Equities with the Market Void of Mid-Tier Uranium Producers

Trevor Hall and Justin Huhn discuss the fallout of the nuclear energy market, particularly in light of recent events in the tech sector and their implications for uranium stocks. They explore the impa...

3 Feb 202555min

Why Market Reform is Essential for the Deployment of New Technologies in Nuclear Energy

Why Market Reform is Essential for the Deployment of New Technologies in Nuclear Energy

Brett Rampal discusses his journey into nuclear engineering, the evolution of nuclear energy politics over the past two decades, and his current role at Veriten. He highlights the challenges and oppor...

16 Jan 202558min

Understanding Utility Procurement Dynamics in Nuclear Energy with Joe Kelly

Understanding Utility Procurement Dynamics in Nuclear Energy with Joe Kelly

In this episode of Going Nuclear, Trevor Hall and Justin Huhn discuss the latest developments in the nuclear energy and uranium sectors, focusing on Russian restrictions on enriched uranium and the co...

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