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Build Today What Regulators and Investors Will Trust Tomorrow

Licensing, Safety, and QA Expertise for Advanced Reactor Developers

Gibboney Nuclear helps early-stage reactor teams turn ambitious designs into licensable, buildable, investor-ready nuclear projects.

 

At Gibboney Nuclear, we help advanced reactor startups strengthen their licensing strategy and achieve faster regulatory approvals. Led by Sarah Gibboney, a nuclear engineer who has designed and licensed seven nuclear reactor designs—two of which are now operating and selling power—and co-authored two advanced reactor Construction Permit Applications, we transform complex DOE and NRC requirements into precise, defensible safety cases. The result: reduced review cycles, lower regulatory uncertainty, and a smoother path from concept to construction.

Build Today What Regulators and Investors Will Trust Tomorrow

At Gibboney Nuclear, we help advanced reactor startups strengthen their licensing strategy and achieve faster regulatory approvals. Led by Sarah Gibboney, a nuclear engineer who has designed and licensed seven nuclear reactor designs—two of which are now operating and selling power—and co-authored two advanced reactor Construction Permit Applications, we transform complex DOE and NRC requirements into precise, defensible safety cases. The result: reduced review cycles, lower regulatory uncertainty, and a smoother path from concept to construction.
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Mission

Our Story

At Gibboney Nuclear, we believe the future of clean energy depends on turning advanced reactor innovation into licensed, operating plants. We partner with design teams to transform bold ideas into approved, bankable projects—bridging the gap between engineering brilliance and regulatory confidence.

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Gibboney Nuclear specializes in licensing consulting for advanced nuclear startups. We are here to guide you through reactor licensing (safety and environmental reviews), regulatory oversight, and constructability reviews. Dedicated to excellence, we strive to empower new entrants to the nuclear industry to reach their full potential through strategic guidance and customized solutions that drive growth and success.

“Sarah played a pivotal role in developing and executing a first‑of‑its‑kind chemical testing program at MOX. She helped procure and assemble equipment, authored procedures without the benefit of a reference plant, supported our first Operational Readiness Review, and drove disciplined, event‑free testing in the PAF mixing study. I’m proud of the team’s accomplishments—and Sarah’s leadership and rigor stood out.”
Charles Nickell, Director, MOX Commissioning

Testimonial adapted from internal recognition shared by MOX Commissioning leadership following the PAF cold‑chemical mixing study. Quoted with permission.

Services

What We Offer

Our consultancy services cover a wide range of areas including training and development, market analysis, and licensing services. Let us help you unlock your business's full potential.

Free Reactor Program Maturity Index (RPMI)

A 10-Category Self-Assessment for Founders & Investors

Advanced Nuclear Market Entry Assessment (ANMEA)

A Deep-Dive Into Your Reactor’s Technical & Regulatory Readiness

Licensing & Program Execution Support

From Strategy → Implementation → Regulatory Confidence

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