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our mission & Vision

we’re America’s advanced nuclear fuel company.

We’re Establishing The backbone of advanced nuclear fuel cycle.

Fuel
TRISO Fuel
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Standard Nuclear brings together unmatched expertise, operational readiness, and private capital to accelerate the deployment of a domestic TRISO fuel supply. Our work is defined by urgency, reliability, and a long-term commitment to supporting advanced nuclear energy in the United States.

Leadership

Kurt Terrani
Kurt spent over a decade at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Senior Staff Scientist and National Technical Director for the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy, earning multiple awards for innovation and leadership in nuclear materials science, before serving as a Vice President at USNC where he led the buildout of the nation’s largest TRISO fuel manufacturing line.
Kurt Terrani
CEO
Keeley Marrocco
Keeley previously led energy investing at VC firm, Decisive Point. Notable investments include Radiant Nuclear and Maybell Quantum. Previously, she was an FP&A Manager at Kraft Heinz where she managed a $4B portfolio.
Keeley Marrocco
COO
Brian Jolly
Brian worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and specialized in vapor phase coating of high temperature ceramics and refractory metals including producing TRISO particles and coated fuel elements for the AGR, TCR, and NTP programs.
Brian Jolly
VP TRISO Manufacturing
Michael Trammell
Michael worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory focusing on developing materials and fabrication methods for advanced reactor fuel concepts, including the AGR, TCR, and NTP programs.
Michael Trammell
VP Fuel Production
Brian Ade
Brian was a Senior Staff Scientist within the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory specializing in reactor physics analyses, fuel and reactor design, space nuclear power, and nonproliferation.
Brian Ade
VP of Engineering
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our values

Safety
Safety
Customers trust Standard Nuclear to deliver fuels and materials that safeguard performance and safety at the highest level. We proudly carry forward America’s best-in-class nuclear safety culture to power a more secure and prosperous world.
Reliability
Reliability
Nuclear energy delivers reliable power where other sources fall short. At the heart of every reactor, fuel and materials determine system reliability. At Standard Nuclear, our uncompromising commitment to quality ensures dependable power when it matters most.
Scalability
Scalability
Standard Nuclear has transitioned advanced nuclear fuel manufacturing from the lab to industrial scale. Our modular, modern manufacturing design enables rapid scaling while preserving process quality, consistency, and repeatability.