Texas A&M is Going Nuclear with These 4 Companies

Texas isn’t just talking about solving its energy problems—it’s going nuclear.

In a move that’s bound to shake up the power industry, four nuclear reactor companies are setting up operations at Texas A&M’s Rellis campus in Bryan, marking a major push toward making nuclear energy a key player in the Lone Star State’s power grid.

Moving Foward with Nuclear Tech

• Kairos Power
• Natura Resources
• Terrestrial Energy
• Aalo Atomics

These companies have all signed on to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology at A&M’s innovation hub. The goal? Move past theoretical research and get real-world reactors up and running—something no other state seems willing to take the lead on.

“Plain and simple: the United States needs more power,” said A&M Chancellor John Sharp, who spearheaded the initiative. “And nowhere in the country, other than Texas, is anyone willing to step up and build the power plants we need.”

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Texas’ electric grid has been stretched thin in recent years, with rolling blackouts and grid failures raising serious concerns about the state’s energy future. While some states hesitate on nuclear expansion, Texas is diving in headfirst.

Current Nuclear Power in Texas:

• 10% of the state’s energy comes from nuclear power.
• Existing Plants: South Texas Project & Comanche Peak.

With Texas' population—and energy demand—exploding, A&M’s Rellis project, dubbed “The Energy Proving Ground,” could be the first step toward reshaping Texas’ power grid.

What’s Next?

A&M is already applying for an early site permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. If approved, Texas could soon lead the charge in America’s nuclear energy revival.

One thing is clear:

Texas isn’t waiting around for Washington to fix the energy crisis. It’s doing what Texas does best—going big, bold, and nuclear.