# DOE Transfers FLiBe Salt to Natura Resources

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL), completed the transfer of over 4,700 pounds of FLiBe salt to Natura Resources to support the development of their Molten Salt Reactor (MSR-1) at Abilene Christian University, Texas. This transfer utilizes historic government-owned nuclear materials under DOE's Reactor Pilot Program to accelerate private-sector innovation and advanced reactor testing.

- This transfer represents a significant government-to-private sector material provision, enabling advanced nuclear reactor development and testing.
- Procurement professionals should note the DOE's facilitation of rare material access as a strategic enabler for advanced energy technology projects.
- Contractors and industry stakeholders involved in nuclear materials, reactor design, and testing may find emerging opportunities linked to DOE's Reactor Pilot Program.
- The geographic focus on Abilene, Texas, highlights regional innovation hubs supported by federal laboratory partnerships and material transfers.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

### Vendors
- Natura Resources (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> Few materials in the nuclear industry carry the history and significance of this FLiBE inventory. We are honored to build upon the foundation established by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and grateful to the Department of Energy for enabling its continued use in advancing molten salt reactor technology. This milestone connects one of the nation's most important reactor experiments with the next generation of nuclear innovation.
> — Jordan Robison, Chief Executive Officer of Natura Resources

### Sources
- [Department of Energy Provides Rare Salt Material to Natura Resources | Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/department-energy-provides-rare-salt-material-natura-resources) - Energy Fecm