LATA Recognized in EnergyCast Oak Ridge in Support of Kairos Power’s Hermes Project at the East Tennessee Technology Park

LATA was recently recognized for its role in supporting Kairos Power and its partners in developing the Hermes low-power demonstration reactor at the historic East Tennessee Technology Park during the August segment of the EnergyCast produced by DOE Oak Ridge.

As part of early site preparation, the Kairos team worked to ensure that legacy materials and infrastructure were managed safely and responsibly. LATA’s role included:

• Identifying and sampling legacy materials encountered during construction

• Performing real-time radiological monitoring of excavated soils to verify there was no legacy radiological contamination

• Providing environmental consulting services throughout the project

• Consulting on building design engineering to facilitate future decommissioning and disassembly

In addition, LATA’s team supported the recycling of more than 70,000 pounds of lead and copper, carefully separating and processing materials that otherwise would have required costly disposal. These efforts reduced project costs, generated recycling revenue, and helped Kairos Power remain on schedule.

This project reflects LATA’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. By combining environmental stewardship with engineering expertise, we continue to advance our mission of protecting people and natural resources while supporting clean energy solutions for the future.

About LATA:

Los Alamos Technical Associates, Inc. (LATA) is a premier engineering, environmental, and technical services company with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions to complex challenges. Founded in 1975, LATA provides a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, infrastructure engineering, and nuclear safety, to clients across various industries. Learn more at www.LATA.com

About Kairos Power

Kairos Power is a mission-driven nuclear technology, engineering, and manufacturing company singularly focused on commercializing the fluoride salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (KP-FHR) – a clean energy solution that can be deployed with robust safety at an affordable cost to enable deep decarbonization. Founded in 2016, the company is unique in applying a rapid iterative development approach and vertical integration strategy to bring advanced reactor technology to market. In 2025, Kairos Power commenced safety-related construction of the Hermes demonstration reactor – the first non-water-cooled reactor to be approved for construction in the U.S. in over 50 years. Kairos Power’s mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. Learn more at kairospower.com.