FERC Rejects Oklo Appeal Over PJM Interconnection Queue Removal

Key Facts

1FERC rejected Oklo’s bid to reverse its removal from PJM’s current interconnection study cycle for a Virginia project.

2The rejection was based on Oklo's failure to provide a workable stability model for the full 750 MW facility, including nuclear and gas units.

3Oklo warned that losing its queue position would delay development by more than a year and increase project costs.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected Oklo’s bid to reverse its removal from PJM’s current interconnection study cycle for a project in Virginia. According to ZeroHedge, the rejection was based on Oklo's failure to provide a workable stability model for the full 750 MW facility, which includes both nuclear and gas units. The company warned that losing its queue position would delay development by more than a year and increase project costs.

The regulatory setback highlights execution risks within the advanced nuclear sector, as Oklo's computer models reportedly demonstrated stability only for the 300 MW fuel-cell portion of the plant. The focus remains on the technical deficiencies that led to the removal. The dispute followed a period of communication breakdowns between the developer and PJM regarding formal deficiency notices and repair rounds for the application.