Oklo acquires Creative Engineers to bolster Aurora reactor development
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The nuclear startup's second acquisition in weeks adds critical sodium-metal expertise as it races to commercialize small modular reactors Share Oklo just went shopping again. The nuclear energy company completed its acquisition of Creative Engineers, Inc. (CEI) on June 30, bringing aboard roughly 20 engineers, fabricators, and welders who specialize in exactly the kind of sodium and alkali-metal systems that Oklo's Aurora reactor technology depends on. This is Oklo's second acquisition in a matter of weeks. Stock reaction was mixed, with some price slips observed around the announcement. Oklo's Aurora reactor is a compact, modular design that uses liquid sodium as a coolant instead of water. CEI has been doing alkali-metal work for nuclear-related projects for years, and the acquisition brings liquid-metal handling, safety training, and reactor component development capabilities in-house rather than relying on external contractors. CEI has reportedly been generating positive free cash flow for over five years, which makes this more than a talent acquisition. It's a profitable business being folded into Oklo's operations, adding manufacturing capability and applied R&D capacity. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. On June 18, Oklo announced a letter of intent with Centrus Energy to secure high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel supply for upcoming Aurora...
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