Natura, NGL Move to Pair Nuclear Molten Salt Reactors with Large-Scale Produced-Water Treatment in Permian
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This initiative represents a groundbreaking, integrated advanced nuclear solution for reliable power and critical water treatment, unlocking new industrial development opportunities in the Permian and similar regions.
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- •Natura Resources (MSR developer) and NGL Water Solutions Permian are exploring deploying 100-MWe molten salt reactors (MSRs) in the Permian Basin.
- •The project aims to pair MSRs with thermal desalination systems to treat briny drilling waste, simultaneously providing reliable, 24/7 electricity for data centers and other industrial loads.
- •Natura secured the first federal construction permit for a liquid-fueled MSR in 2024, marking a significant regulatory milestone for advanced nuclear technologies.
- •This integrated approach offers a novel solution for large power consumers to secure stable, low-carbon electricity while addressing critical industrial water treatment needs in resource-intensive regions.
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Abilene-based Natura Resources, which won the first federal construction permit for a liquid-fueled molten-salt reactor in 2024, will work with NGL Water Solutions Permian to explore deploying its 100-MWe reactor design alongside thermal desalination systems to transform briny drilling waste into usable water—while powering data centers and other industrial loads hungry for around-the-clock electricity. The […] The post Natura, NGL Move to Pair Nuclear Molten Salt Reactors with Large-Scale Produced-Water Treatment in Permian appeared first on POWER Magazine .