Nuclear Renaissance: How Oklo’s DOE Contracts and Fuel‑Recycling Ambitions Triggered a 1,200 % Rally – But Can the 2025 Hype Last?
Overview: Why Oklo Matters Oklo Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a high‑profile entrant in the advanced nuclear space. The company went public via SPAC in 2024 and designs micro‑reactors that promise steady, carbon‑free baseload power for data centers, industry and remote communities. Oklo’s reactors are intended to close the fuel cycle by recycling spent nuclear fuel, and the company intends to build, own and operate its powerhouses while selling electricity through long‑term power‑purchase agreements. Oklo’s innovations have attracted high‑profile backers and partnerships, but the company remains pre‑revenue and is burning cash at a rapid pace. Its 2025 rally has