A California-based company that is set to build an underground nuclear reactor near Parsons holds an open meeting to address questions and concerns.

 

The Deep Fission company hosted an open event last night in Parsons. Area residents were invited and given a chance to ask questions and voice their concerns about the project. The company plans to build a  modular pressurized water reactor that will be installed in a borehole one mile underground at the Great Plains Industrial Park, located on the east side of the City.

 

Many who attended the meeting were expecting a formal presentation with a question and answer session. However, what they got was more of an informal meet-and-greet where Deep Fission leadership was available to speak one-on-one with residents. Chief Operating Officer Mike Brasel was there to speak with guests. Brasel says the meeting format was intended to give residents the opportunity to speak directly to Deep Fission leadership.

 

Company co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Liz Muller was also at the event. While some of those in attendance expressed frustration with the meeting format, Muller says this is just the beginning of the conversation with the community.

 

Deep Fission began drilling its first acquisition well at the Parsons site earlier this week. The geological, hydrological, and thermal data gathered from well help inform the final design of the reactor borehole.

 

Deep Fission was founded in 2023 by Muller and her father Rich. The Parsons reactor is the first for the company as part of the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program.

 

Area residents attend Deep Fission meeting

 

CEO Liz Muller (left) listens to a question from an area resident