Oklo, U.S. Forged Rings Partner to Advance Domestic Manufacturing for Future Aurora Powerhouse Deployments
Business Wire•06/11/2026•07:29 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Oklo reserves U.S. Forged Rings capacity for future Aurora components.
- ➤Initial finished component deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2030.
- ➤Agreement supports manufacturing capacity through 2035, with expansion options.
- ➤USFR’s planned North Carolina campus will integrate heavy-component production stages.
- ➤Partnership is separate from Idaho manufacturing work for Oklo’s first Aurora powerhouse.
Expert Statements
Jacob DeWitte, Co-founder and CEO of Oklo
“Building nuclear powerhouses at scale means thinking well beyond the reactor itself. We need the fuel, manufacturing capabilities, suppliers and infrastructure in place to deliver projects repeatedly”
Jacob DeWitte, Co-founder and CEO of Oklo
“This agreement supports our effort to build an American supply chain for a growing Aurora fleet, with large reactor components manufactured here in the United States. Reserving that capacity today prepares us for the demands of repeated deployments.”
Giacomo Sozzi, CEO & President of U.S. Forged Rings
“Today many of the largest steel components for nuclear reactors are sourced overseas,”
Giacomo Sozzi, CEO & President of U.S. Forged Rings
“Our planned North Carolina campus is designed to bring that capability back to the United States, from liquid steel to finished, inspected components. Oklo’s decision to reserve capacity well ahead of need is the kind of early commitment that makes domestic heavy manufacturing possible. We’re excited to work with Oklo on the capabilities needed for future Aurora powerhouse deployments.”
Oklo, U.S. Forged Rings Partner to Advance Domestic Manufacturing for Future Aurora Powerhouse Deployments
Agreement to secure planned U.S. manufacturing capacity for large reactor components, supporting Oklo's strategy for repeatable deployment.
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