Pacific Fusion partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under a CRADA for pulsed-power prototype
Type: Partnership · Technology: Nuclear · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-07-16
Pacific Fusion and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to advance a pulsed‑power prototype. The prototype, built at LLNL, has now completed over 3,000 high‑gain fusion shots. The milestone was announced on July 16 2026 and demonstrates progress toward commercial fusion energy in California. The partnership leverages Pacific Fusion’s commercial expertise and LLNL’s national‑lab facilities to accelerate high‑gain fusion development. The CRADA positions both parties to pursue future funding and potential deployment of fusion‑based power generation. No financial terms were disclosed, and the agreement is part of broader U.S. government‑industry collaboration on advanced nuclear technologies.
Counterparties
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (Partner)
- Pacific Fusion (Partner)
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