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Oklo Acquires CEI for Nuclear Power Expertise
30 Jun
Summary
- Oklo acquired Creative Engineers Inc to enhance its engineering capabilities.
- CEI brings expertise in sodium and alkali-metal systems critical for Oklo's reactor.
- The acquisition strengthens Oklo's path toward commercial deployment of its Aurora powerhouse.
Oklo Inc. has acquired Creative Engineers Inc. (CEI), a move set to enhance its engineering and manufacturing capacities. CEI, founded in 1996, specializes in chemical process engineering, bringing expertise in liquid-metal systems, component development, and fabrication. This addition is crucial for Oklo's Aurora powerhouse, a sodium-cooled fast reactor.
The acquisition is expected to accelerate Oklo's design iterations and improve access to specialized sodium-handling expertise. CEI's team of engineers, fabricators, and welders possesses direct experience with nuclear sodium programs and experimental breeder reactors. As CEI has generated positive free cash flow for over five years, this integration strengthens Oklo's critical engineering, fabrication, and R&D capabilities.
CEI's proficiency in sodium and alkali-metal engineering directly aligns with Oklo's development pathway for its Aurora powerhouse. This strategic acquisition marks Oklo's second this year, underscoring its commitment to building comprehensive in-house capabilities ahead of its planned commercial deployments.
