Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) announced a feasibility study agreement with BaRupOn LLC to evaluate the deployment of its KRONOS micro‑reactor platform at BaRupOn’s 701‑acre Liberty American Multi‑Sourced Power (LAMP) campus in Liberty, Texas. The study will assess the campus’s power demand, reactor integration requirements, and land suitability for a cluster of KRONOS units that could collectively generate up to 1 GW of nuclear power.
KRONOS is a high‑temperature, gas‑cooled micro‑reactor that uses helium coolant and TRISO particle fuel. The design incorporates passive safety features, walk‑away safety, and full‑island microgrid capability, allowing it to operate independently of the external grid. Its modular architecture enables scalable output, making it suitable for large industrial sites and data‑center campuses that require reliable, low‑carbon power.
For Nano Nuclear, the agreement marks the first major customer engagement for KRONOS and represents a critical step toward commercialization. A successful feasibility study could lead to a co‑investment from BaRupOn and a construction contract, creating a new revenue stream and providing a high‑profile proof‑of‑concept that could attract additional industrial and data‑center clients.
BaRupOn, a technology‑driven manufacturing and AI data‑center developer, highlighted the need for reliable power to support its LAMP campus, which hosts AI, robotics, and advanced materials research. The company’s willingness to co‑invest if the feasibility assessment is successful signals strong commercial interest and a proactive approach to securing long‑term, high‑density power for its operations.
Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of Nano Nuclear, said the partnership “marks the beginning of a broader effort to align ourselves with additional AI and data‑center projects and position Nano Nuclear to help address the rapidly expanding power needs emerging across the United States.” Derek Matthews, Chief Strategy Officer of BaRupOn, added that “AI and data center growth are outpacing grid expansion nationwide. We believe microreactors are the only realistic pathway to protecting our operational continuity while scaling to meet future demand.”
The agreement comes amid a broader trend of data‑center operators seeking on‑site, low‑carbon power solutions to meet growing electricity demand. Regulatory developments, such as the ADVANCE Act, are streamlining nuclear approvals, while the competitive landscape for clean, reliable power is intensifying. Nano Nuclear’s KRONOS platform, with its proven safety record and scalability, positions the company to capture a share of this emerging market.
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