"This key step paves the way for site preparation and construction for Oklo's powerhouse," the company wrote on X.

"This MOA grants Oklo access to conduct site investigations at its preferred site in Idaho, marking a key step toward the next phase of site preparation and construction," it continued in a press release.

"As the only advanced fission company with a DOE site use permit, along with substantial regulatory progress and a secured fuel supply, Oklo is uniquely positioned to deploy the first commercial advanced fission power plant in the U.S," the release says.