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In Memory of Rajat Deb: Inspiring Man of Ideas and Remarkable Silicon Valley Archetype

By Anjuli Deb -- With deep sadness and profound appreciation, we share the passing of LCG's founder, Dr. Rajat K. Deb. He was our president and one of the first entrepreneurs in the computer revolution. He was also our friend, our teacher and mentor, and for a few of us, our father and grandfather.

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Oklo and Centrus Sign Letter of Intent to Purchase Nuclear Fuel for Aurora Powerhouse Deployment in Southern Ohio

LCG, June 19, 2026--Oklo Inc. and Centrus Energy Corp. announced yesterday a Letter of Intent under which Centrus agrees to supply enough domestic high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to power up to five of Oklo's Aurora nuclear powerhouses for multiple years, with deliveries to Oklo scheduled to begin in 2029. Centrus will supply HALEU from its American Centrifuge Plant in Pike County, Ohio to support Oklo’s planned 1.2 GW power campus in the region

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NRG to Buy 5,700 Megawatts Worth of Plants

LCG, Nov. 8, 2000--NRG Energy Inc. said yesterday it plans to buy a 5,691 megawatt portfolio of operating projects and projects in construction and advanced development from LS Power LLC for $658 million.

NRG said it is acquiring net ownership interests totaling 1,755 megawatts in four facilities in operation and construction. An additional two projects totaling 2,336 megawatts are expected to reach construction financial close early next year. The remaining four projects, totaling 1,600 megawatts, are in advanced development.

"This acquisition is expected to contribute to NRG's long-term earnings growth and expand ourUnited States generation portfolio," said David H. Peterson, NRG chairman and chief executive, in a statement.

The facilities are located in Illinois, Mississippi, Florida and Texas, which NRG says gives them access to the Chicago, New Orleans and Tampa, Florida electricity markets. All are natural gas-fired, combined-cycle designs, fueled through direct interconnection with multiple competing gas pipelines and are located in the electric transmission system.

NRG will also have the opportunity to acquire ownership interests in the next 3,000 MW of generation projects developed and offered for sale by LS Power and its partners.

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