Texas
Advancing domestic isotope capabilities in Texas
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor in Texas helps establish the operational foundation to support future domestic isotope production. The project is generating data, operating experience, and deployment capabilities to inform future commercial-scale isotope production facilities.
Project overview
Located in Lockhart, Texas, Groves demonstrates how an isotope facility can move from a greenfield site through construction and authorization to startup on an accelerated timeline. The project is generating data, experience, and capabilities to inform future commercial-scale isotope production facilities.
Status and timeline
The Groves Isotope Test Reactor reached first criticality in August 2026 after moving from a greenfield site to reactor startup in less than a year.
