Why Did Gillette Sign Non-Disclousure With Nuclear Company?

Wyoming State Senator Troy McKeown confronted the Gillette City Council over a Nuclear Non-Disclosure Agreement.

He wanted to know why every part of this deal was not out in the open.

Is the city signing a non-disclosure against state law?

Is the city making deals behind closed doors?

Shouldn't everything be out in the open?

Is this a violation of the state's public records act?

This is what Senator McKeown wanted to know.

You can watch his statement in the video below.

To be fair to the city of Gillette, there might be some industry trade secrets that will be discussed with the city that the company would prefer to keep out of the hands of its competitors.

Gillette, Wyoming, is actively positioning itself to become a hub for the nuclear industry, specifically focusing on microreactor technology.

While not directly involved in the construction of the Natrium reactor project in Kemmerer, Gillette-based companies like L&H Industrial are partnering with nuclear technology innovators like BWX Technologies to build and lease microreactors.

Gillette is also exploring the possibility of establishing nuclear facilities and operations within the city itself, potentially utilizing microreactor technology to provide energy for residents and businesses.

L&H Industrial, a long-standing machinery company in Gillette, is a key player in this effort, partnering with BWXT to develop and deploy microreactors.

The city is actively exploring the possibility of hosting nuclear facilities and operations, including a potential factory for building microreactors, potentially at the city's 1,000-acre Cam-plex.

While the Natrium project in Kemmerer is a significant development for the state's nuclear industry, Gillette is more focused on developing its own microreactor capabilities and infrastructure