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Oklo Announces DOE Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Powerhouse at Idaho National Lab

LCG, March 17, 2026--Oklo Inc. (Oklo) today announced that it has signed a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to support the design, construction, and operation of Oklo’s first reactor, the Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) under DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program (RPP). The DOE Idaho Operations Office subsequently approved the Nuclear Safety Design Agreement (NSDA) for the fast-fission power plant, and Oklo immediately requested DOE commence review of its Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA).

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SPP's Western Expansion Set for Implementation on April 1

LCG, March 13, 2026--The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) announced yesterday that leaders from the participating organizations voted unanimously to proceed as planned with expanding its regional transmission organization (RTO) services into the Western Interconnection. SPP sees the decision to proceed as planned as a strong signal of confidence as SPP and its partner utilities prepare for this key milestone, which will occur overnight between March 31 and April 1.

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Williams May Separate Energy, Communications

LCG, July 25, 2000--The board of directors of The Williams Cos. has given the companys management preliminary approval to plan for spinning off the firms energy and communications businesses.

The company said that no specific course of action has been determined, but if it happened the process would take no more than 18 months. Any change from the current ownership structure would be contingent upon a number of factors, including ensuring favorable tax treatment for Williams' shareholders.

Keith E. Bailey, Williams chief executive, said "We believe these steps are the best way to ensure that both our energy and communications businesses have the efficient and effective access to the capital necessary to pursue the substantial growth opportunities that each enjoys."

A portion of Williams Communications Group Inc. was sold in public and private equity offerings last October. The company retains ownership of about 85 percent of the unit.

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