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AECOM hired to support early planning and environmental work for microreactor project at University of Illinois

By District Energy posted 07-15-2025 07:14

  

Chicago Construction News

Summary

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has taken a major step toward building a small nuclear reactor on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus.

The company announced it has hired global engineering firm AECOM to help with early planning and site work for its KRONOS MMR™, a compact nuclear reactor designed to deliver clean energy in remote or specialized settings.

Initial work at the UIUC site will include environmental studies, technical assessments, and preparation for a permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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