The University of Missouri’s transformative initiative to build a new, state-of-the-art research reactor is officially underway with the signing of the first agreement. Mizzou will partner with a consortium that includes the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Hyundai Engineering America, the Hyundai Engineering Company and MPR Associates for the design and licensing of the new reactor.
The NextGen MURR Consortium
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) is at the forefront of nuclear advancement, where top-tier engineering meets groundbreaking science. With landmark projects like HANARO in South Korea and the Jordan Research and Training Reactor, KAERI has proven its proficiency in developing and designing research reactors. KAERI’s exceptional experience in design, development and use of research reactors will bring the vision of NextGen MURR into reality.
Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.
Hyundai Engineering is a globally renowned company offering superior engineering, procurement and construction services to customers worldwide. Hyundai Engineering has performed nuclear engineering and licensing support for research reactors, commercial power plants and nuclear fuel cycle facilities for 40 years. HEC will serve as an integration hub and lead the architectural and engineering design efforts for NextGen MURR.
MPR Associates
MPR Associates, with over 60 years of U.S. nuclear experience, will lead the regulatory and licensing activities and support regulatory engagement for NextGen MURR.
Learn more about the first agreement
The initial agreement with the consortium covers the design studies phase to develop the “roadmap” for the new reactor. It will include detailed programming studies and a preliminary site evaluation and will establish an initial project cost and schedule estimate for the entire site. This $10 million agreement is expected to take approximately six months to complete, and the results will be integrated into the preliminary design and licensing phase under a separate contract, overseen by the Board of Curators and Mizzou leadership. The total initiative is expected to take eight to 10 years.
