EM2
**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/general-atomics]]
Key Stats
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EM2
Status: CONCEPTUAL_DESIGN Category: SMR Country: USA USA Vendor/Designer: general-atomics Type: Gas-cooled fast reactor [Gas-cooled fast reactor](/library/wiki/technologies/Gas-cooled fast reactor) Capacity: 265 MWe
Overview
The EM2 is a conceptual gas-cooled fast reactor design by General Atomics in the USA, categorized as a small modular reactor (SMR). It holds significance for its potential to provide efficient, long-term power with reduced waste through fast neutron technology. Currently in the conceptual design stage, it lacks operational history or a designated site.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- General Atomics EM2 Overview — Official page from General Atomics describing the EM2 reactor concept and its design features.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power in the USA, including mentions of advanced reactor designs like the EM2.
- World Nuclear News - General Atomics EM2 Article [UNVERIFIED] — News article discussing the EM2 reactor concept by General Atomics.
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