Oklo Advances Groves-1 Reactor Into Research and Testing Phase
Oklo Inc. has received U.S. Department of Energy clearance to begin unrestricted operations of its Groves-1 Isotope Test Reactor, marking a significant milestone. The facility will now focus on research, equipment testing, and workforce training to support future Aurora reactors and the planned Groves-2 Forge isotope production facility. The reactor achieved first criticality in August 2026 and was the first to reach this milestone under the DOE's Reactor Pilot Program on private land.



