WASHINGTON — Another important step forward for the Army’s long-term energy resilience occurred this week as Idaho National Laboratory (INL) received the first delivery of TRISO fuel for Project Pele, the Department of War’s (DoW) transportable microreactor demonstration.
This milestone was underscored by remarks from Dr. Jeff Waksman, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, who spoke at the event and highlighted the Army’s commitment to advancing resilient, next-generation power for installations and future operating concepts.
“This is the first TRISO microreactor fuel delivered at its final destination,” Waksman said. “Project Pele is a transformational leap toward Gen-IV nuclear power, and the Army’s Janus Program will follow on to deliver affordable, reliable, commercial nuclear power to ensure that our critical infrastructure has power even if the electric grid is disrupted.”
Project Pele’s potential Army impact is significant: assured, carbon-free power for remote locations, contested logistics environments, and mission sets where energy resilience is a decisive advantage.
This initiative also reflects the strong partnership between DoW, the Department of Energy, INL, and industry partners advancing advanced nuclear solutions. As energy demands continue to increase across Army installations, deployable and resilient power becomes foundational to readiness, modernization, and infrastructure security.
Learn more about the TRISO fuel delivery on the Idaho National Laboratory website.
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