World's first fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor nears critical testing

The US Department of Energy approved additional cost-shared funding to accelerate the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), the world's first fast-spectrum molten chloride salt reactor test. Southern Company, Idaho National Laboratory and CORE POWER target criticality as early as 2027.

• MCRE aims to be the first fast-spectrum molten chloride reactor to reach criticality
• Criticality is targeted as early as 2027
• Southern Company, Idaho National Laboratory and CORE POWER are collaborating
• Data will help validate models and support future reactor licensing