First Hydrogen Launches SMR Technical Research With The University Of Alberta To Select Molten-Salt Nuclear Fuel For Smrs
First Hydrogen and its technical advisors will undertake a comprehensive review and consultative process to select candidate surrogate mixtures that mimic the thermophysical behavior of uranium-bearing fuel salts and a base molten salt mixture. The research will prioritize mixtures suitable for near-term lab evaluation and early prototype development-without the use of uranium in this phase-ultimately advancing First Hydrogen's commercial scale-up objectives. Prof. Manzoor's team will conduct a detailed analysis to identify the most suitable molten-salt mixtures for SMRs and access their availability and procurement options, including potential supplies, tariffs, export controls and the other regulatory requirements.
Molten-salt fuels have attracted growing interest for their ability to deliver safe, efficient, and flexible nuclear energy. Unlike conventional solid fuel rods, fuel dissolved in molten salts can circulate through a reactor core, allowing for more efficient heat transfer and inherently safer operating conditions. These salts remain stable at high temperatures and low pressures, reducing the risk of high-pressure accidents and enabling smaller, modular reactor designs.
Dr. Manzoor commented, "We are excited to officially kick-start this project on molten salt fuels with First Hydrogen. We intend to bring in world-class researchers and incorporate low-hazard approaches into our lab-scale experimentation while supporting First Hydrogen's future objectives for molten salt fuels in SMRs."
"This non-radioactive work helps us de-risk future R&D by identifying practical surrogate salts for lab prototypes. It is the first step that aligns with our longer-term vision of pairing firm, clean energy for data centres, AI, green hydrogen production while also providing a source of fuel for use in all SMRs," commented Balraj Mann CEO of First Hydrogen.
In the International Energy Agency's (IEA) report titled, "Energy and AI", the IEA estimates that data centre electricity consumption will more than double, growing from 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024 to 945 TWh by 2030. The need for electricity will be driven by a significant change in the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) fueled by falling computation costs, a surge in data availability and technical breakthroughs. (IEA (2025), Energy and AI, IEA, Paris , Licence: CC BY 4.0)
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First Nuclear Corp. is committed to developing and commercializing advanced clean energy solutions, including green hydrogen produced by state-of-the-art Small Modular Reactors. The Company aims to provide scalable, sustainable, and economically viable alternatives to meet global climate goals and enhance energy security.
About First Hydrogen Corp. (FirstHydrogen )
First Hydrogen Corp. is a Vancouver, Montreal, Germany and London UK-based company focused on zero-emission vehicles, green hydrogen production and distribution. The Company has designed and built two hydrogen- fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles ("FCEV"). The FCEV are road-legal in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) with 6,000 km of testing completed and have achieved a range of 630+ kilometres on a single refueling. The vehicles have successfully been trialled in real-world conditions with fleet operators in the United Kingdom.
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