The Office of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma
07/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2026 08:14
Governor Stitt Celebrates Potential Innovation Campus in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 28, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt announced Oklahoma's selection as one of five finalists being considered by the U.S. Department of Energy to host a first-of-its-kind Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
These campuses will become the hubs for the future of nuclear research and development, adding to Oklahoma's energy abundance agenda and opening the door for research into the potential uses of nuclear technology, including biotech and aerospace applications.
"Oklahoma has always been America's energy innovation leader, from the oil boom of the early 1900s to the shale revolution in mid-2000s," said Gov. Stitt. "Today marks a new frontier - the chance to add nuclear to our energy abundance agenda. This opportunity is an all hands on deck moment, and I look forward to working with communities across our state to make this campus a reality. I'm grateful to President Trump and Secretary Wright for their leadership and considering Oklahoma and for the companies, research institutions, and leaders across our state who have already pulled a seat up to the table to be a part of this project."
The U.S. Department of Energy will pursue projects in up to three states to build a first of its kind nuclear lifecycle innovation campus, designed to advance regional economic growth, enhance national energy security, and build a coherent, end-to-end nuclear energy strategy for the country.
"I'm pleased to announce that after reviewing 28 applications from 26 states, the Energy Department has selected five initial contenders to further explore building Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses," said Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. "These campuses will be massive generators of economic growth, create thousands of high-paying jobs, and be crucial to unleashing America's nuclear renaissance. The innovative concept is a direct result of President Trump's leadership and ambitious directives to restore the domestic nuclear fuel cycle and get America's nuclear industry growing again."
Following this announcement, the State of Oklahoma will begin working with communities across the state to determine what municipalities are best positioned to host a nuclear campus.
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our state," said Oklahoma Energy & Environment Secretary Jeff Starling. "Oklahoma's century-long leadership in the energy space has prepared us to be the perfect state to host this campus. Oklahoma will compete, and I have no doubt we will win."
Experts estimate this campus will provide thousands of full time, high-paying jobs for Oklahomans.
More information about Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses can be found here.
The Department of Energy's announcement can be found here.
These campuses will become the hubs for the future of nuclear research and development, adding to Oklahoma's energy abundance agenda and opening the door for research into the potential uses of nuclear technology, including biotech and aerospace applications.
"Oklahoma has always been America's energy innovation leader, from the oil boom of the early 1900s to the shale revolution in mid-2000s," said Gov. Stitt. "Today marks a new frontier - the chance to add nuclear to our energy abundance agenda. This opportunity is an all hands on deck moment, and I look forward to working with communities across our state to make this campus a reality. I'm grateful to President Trump and Secretary Wright for their leadership and considering Oklahoma and for the companies, research institutions, and leaders across our state who have already pulled a seat up to the table to be a part of this project."
The U.S. Department of Energy will pursue projects in up to three states to build a first of its kind nuclear lifecycle innovation campus, designed to advance regional economic growth, enhance national energy security, and build a coherent, end-to-end nuclear energy strategy for the country.
"I'm pleased to announce that after reviewing 28 applications from 26 states, the Energy Department has selected five initial contenders to further explore building Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses," said Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. "These campuses will be massive generators of economic growth, create thousands of high-paying jobs, and be crucial to unleashing America's nuclear renaissance. The innovative concept is a direct result of President Trump's leadership and ambitious directives to restore the domestic nuclear fuel cycle and get America's nuclear industry growing again."
Following this announcement, the State of Oklahoma will begin working with communities across the state to determine what municipalities are best positioned to host a nuclear campus.
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our state," said Oklahoma Energy & Environment Secretary Jeff Starling. "Oklahoma's century-long leadership in the energy space has prepared us to be the perfect state to host this campus. Oklahoma will compete, and I have no doubt we will win."
Experts estimate this campus will provide thousands of full time, high-paying jobs for Oklahomans.
More information about Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses can be found here.
The Department of Energy's announcement can be found here.
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