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Shepherd Power

Artist rendering with Natura Resources logo and to left is micro reactor

Project Overview

Shepherd Power LLC (https://www.shepherdpower.com) was formed in 2024 to support the commercialization of advanced reactors by procuring, owning, and operating these energy systems on behalf of industrial off-takers. Shepherd Power is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NOV, an American multinational company based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1862, NOV is a worldwide provider of services, equipment, and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and the broader energy industry.

For more information, please see the Shepherd Power LLC pre-application documents (NRC Docket 99902128).

Pre-Application Activities

Product

Type

Reference 

Status

Shepherd Power LLC Regulatory Engagement Plan – October 2024

Regulatory Engagement Plan

Non-public proprietary

No review requested

Shepherd Power LLC Concept of Operations White Paper

White Paper

Non-public
proprietary

Under review

Shepherd Power LLC Quality Assurance Program
White Paper

White Paper

Non-public
proprietary

Under review

Contacts

Contacts for the Shepherd Power Pre-Application Review

Lead Project Manager

Kevin Roche

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, September 08, 2026