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The insider’s playbook for new nuclear projects
Publication: Latitude Media
Author: Shayle Kann
Source published: 12/11/2026, 14:21:29 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 15:14:48 UTC
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Briefings
Shayle Kann and David Faherty discuss the U.S. nuclear renaissance bottleneck, identifying the lack of heavy-lifting project developers as the primary challenge. Faherty, co-founder of Elementl Power, explains that while advanced reactors are promising, the critical gap is securing sites, obtaining long-term offtakes, and assembling teams. The conversation covers site screening, capital formation, and the decision to build a SMR using GE Hitachi's BWRX-300 technology, drawing lessons from Vogtle. The episode highlights that utilities avoid early-stage nuclear risk, while hyperscalers seek creditworthy power, creating a specific market dynamic for project developers.
Key points
- David Faherty, co-founder of Elementl Power, leads the U.S. nuclear renaissance effort by securing permits, navigating interconnection queues, and assembling EPC teams for new nuclear projects.
- Elementl Power selected GE Hitachi's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) over Gen IV startup concepts, driven by the need for a proven technology with a clear path to market and debt financing.
Context
This briefing covers a 2026 episode of Catalyst discussing the U.S. nuclear renaissance, where the primary bottleneck identified is the scarcity of heavy-lifting project developers rather than reactor technology itself. The discussion features David Faherty, co-founder of Elementl Power, who outlines the 'soup-to-nuts' playbook for delivering new nuclear projects in the United States.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single transcript excerpt from a podcast episode. Specific project timelines, exact financial figures, and detailed regulatory outcomes are not provided. The source does not specify the exact geographic locations of the sites discussed or the specific names of the hyperscalers secured offtake agreements.
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