POWER Magazine•20 days ago
Natura, NGL Move to Pair Nuclear Molten Salt Reactors with Large-Scale Produced-Water Treatment in Permian
- •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.
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