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Hamm Institute hosts roundtables on advancing nuclear and natural gas infrastructure

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Media Contact: Dara McBee | Hamm Institute for American Energy | 580-350-7248 | dmcbee@hamminstitute.org

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University recently convened energy security roundtables in Oklahoma City.

The event united national industry and research leaders to explore solutions for strengthening U.S. nuclear and natural gas infrastructure.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the roundtables created a trusted environment for candid, solution-focused dialogue on the future of American energy.

"These roundtables are not just about identifying challenges; they're about creating real, workable solutions," said Ann Bluntzer Pullin, Hamm Institute for American Energy executive director. "Energy security is national security, and both natural gas and nuclear have key roles to play."

Throughout the day, participants discussed critical issues such as:

Modernizing the U.S. electric grid to integrate clean, firm power sources;
Accelerating permitting reform to meet urgent deployment needs;
Building resilient energy supply chains and domestic capacity;
Strengthening the talent pipeline across both sectors;
Unlocking investment and innovation in advanced technologies.

Participants included representatives from organizations such as Chevron, ONEOK, JP Morgan, Radiant Energy Group, COEFFICIENT, BloombergNEF, the Foundation for American Innovation, Expand Energy, Oil & Gas Executives for Nuclear, EFI Foundation, and Clean Air Task Force.

Researchers from OSU, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Southern California were also involved in the discussions.