Flibe Energy Inc. (FEI) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for advanced negotiations under the Surplus Plutonium Utilization Program. The program is designed to make designated surplus plutonium material available to industry participants and to facilitate its conversion into advanced nuclear reactor fuel, under the supervision of the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy. FEI was one of five advanced nuclear companies selected.

Complementary to Flibe’s Fuel Cycle R&D Work

This selection follows the earlier DOE award for used nuclear fuel recycling research for which FEI was selected for negotiation earlier this year. The two efforts are complementary: together they give the United States more options for realizing the energy value of materials that are presently outside of commercial use.

A Natural Fit for Molten Salt Reactors

“The available plutonium is an ideal fuel for FEI’s molten salt reactor options, sustaining them and unlocking extended operations,” said Kirk Sorensen, CEO of Flibe Energy. “This opportunity aligns with our focus on utilizing materials in spent nuclear fuel to sustain future reactors. The program will help unlock new advancements in modern nuclear power technology and provide a real benefit to the citizens of the United States. We are grateful to the DOE for the opportunity to put this marvelous resource to its most productive use.”

About Flibe Energy

Flibe Energy, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, is developing innovative thorium-based solutions for a sustainable energy future. Our Lithium Fluoride Thorium Reactor (LFTR) technology offers significant advantages over conventional nuclear power: inherent safety features, minimal waste production, and efficient resource utilization. Flibe Energy is committed to creating clean, reliable, and affordable energy solutions for future generations.

For more information about Flibe Energy and our technologies, visit flibe.com/technology.