Advanced
Nuclear
Development

Designing & deploying liquid-fueled molten salt reactors to power the sustainable energy revolution.

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The world is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions by shifting from coal and natural gas to carbon-free energy. Wind and solar energy work great when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, but our cities and industries need a backbone of reliable, 24/7 energy. Nuclear power is our best option.

TIMELAPSE OF SERC CONSTRUCTION

The Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC)

Construction began on the Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) in March of 2022 and was completed in August of 2023. The SERC is the first advanced reactor demonstration facility built in the U.S. outside of a national lab and will be the site of Natura Resources' first advanced reactor deployment.

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Timeline

In less than 5 years, we've become a governmentally recognized advanced nuclear development company leading the nation in the design and deployment of liquid-fueled molten salt reactors to power the next generation of nuclear energy.

2020

Natura Resources, LLC

Natura Resources, LLC, is founded and establishes the Natura Resources Research Alliance with the mission of developing commercial MSRs.

2021

State Support

The Natura Resources Research Alliance is recognized by the State of Texas Senate and House of Representatives for advanced nuclear research.

2022

Construction Permit Application Submission

Construction Permit Application submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to deploy Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR).

2023

Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) Opens

The SERC at Abilene Christian University, the first advanced reactor demonstration facility outside of a national lab, opens.

2024

Construction Permit Application Approval & Operating License Application Submittal

Expected approval of Construction Permit Application by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and submission of Operating License Application to the NRC.

2026

MSRR Operational

The first deployment of a Natura Resources' reactor, the Molten Salt Research Reactor (MSRR) at Abilene Christian University, is scheduled to begin operations.

2030

Commercial Reactor Deployment

Initial deployment of small-modular liquid-fueled molten salt reactors for commercial use.

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Natura Resources’ Molten Salt Reactor at ACU Receives Historic NRC Construction Permit

Sep. 16, 2024

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a construction permit (CP) for the deployment of the Natura Resources’ MSR-1 system at Abilene Christian University (ACU). This marks the first construction permit for a liquid-fueled advanced reactor and only the second for any advanced reactor issued by the NRC.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz tours site of Natura MSR-1 Deployment

Sep. 3, 2024

Natura Resources Announces Partnership with Texas Produced Water Consortium

Jul. 24, 2024

The partnership will develop facilities to supply two new forms of critical resources through water treatment and dispatchable energy.

Texas based Natura Resources takes leadership position in US advanced nuclear reactor deployment

Jun. 14, 2024

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced last week that it expects to complete the safety assessment and issue a construction permit by September 30th for the deployment of the first Natura Resources reactor.

50-Gallon Molten Salt Test System

Molten Salt Test System Operational

Aug. 26, 2024

Elemental Energy - Episode 033: Doug Robison - Natura Resources

Jul. 13, 2024

Doug Robison, CEO of Natura Resources, recently appeared on the Elemental Energy podcast with Marcia Leonard.

Small modular molten salt reactors could help alleviate ERCOT grid congestion

Jun. 24, 2024

A recente Forbes article by David Blackmon pointed out two critical weak spots in the Texas grid: The fact that the construction of new thermal generation capacity in high-demand regions like the DFW market has failed to keep pace with demand growth; and The heavy reliance on costly transmission lines to move power generated by wind or solar industrial sites hundreds of miles to those demand centers.

Senator John Cornyn praises 'groundbreaking' scientific develoments

Apr. 12, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn joined Natura Resources and Abilene city leaders Tuesday for a tour of the Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) lab at Abilene Christian University (ACU). While he has long supported the program, this was the Senator’s first time getting an in-person look at operations, an opportunity he says was both enlightening and inspiring.

Natura Resources participates in roundtable with Congressman August Pfluger

Apr. 4, 2024

Doug Robison (Founder & President) and Andrew Harmon (VP of Operations and Business Development) were recently invited to participate in a roundtable with Congressman August Plfuger. The event, organized by Americans for Prosperity, focused on energy and what could be done to unleash Texas energy.

Natura Resources Celebrates Opening of First Advanced Reactor Facility

Sep. 14, 2023

Natura Resources moved one step closer to deploying its first molten salt reactor (MSR) system with the grand opening on Sept. 1 of the facility that will house this first-of-a-kind reactor. The 28,000-square-foot Science and Engineering Research Center (SERC) at Abilene Christian University (ACU) is the first advanced reactor facility constructed in the U.S. and the site where Natura will first demonstrate its reactor technology.

Oil veteran switches gears to focus on advanced nuclear

Sep. 24, 2023

ExL Petroleum retiree Doug Robison has devoted $3.2 million from his foundation to advanced nuclear research, working with Abilene Christian University in Texas to build a molten salt research reactor. The reactor has received a construction permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with a final construction permit likely by May and the reactor operational by 2026.

Texas nuclear alliance hosts discussion on future of nuclear industry in texas

Nov. 10, 2023

The Texas Nuclear Alliance, an association focused on bringing together leaders and grassroots in the nuclear industry who aim to make Texas the new world leader in the peaceful and productive uses of nuclear technology, on Tuesday evening hosted a screening of iconic director Oliver Stone’s thought-provoking documentary NUCLEAR NOW.

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