Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power Jake Jurewicz - An Innovative Approach to Advanced Nuclear Deployment
Mar 24, 2025
Jake Jurewicz, CEO and co-founder of Blue Energy, brings a wealth of experience from the energy sector. He discusses innovative strategies to revolutionize nuclear power, including cost-efficient construction and modular plant design. Jurewicz shares insights on engaging with regulatory bodies and the importance of safety in new designs. He highlights a novel financing model geared towards high-demand sectors, emphasizing execution as a key factor in nuclear project success. The conversation unveils exciting opportunities for nuclear energy on a global scale.
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Early Life Sparked Nuclear Curiosity
- Jake grew up around construction and visited the Zion nuclear station as a kid, which sparked his curiosity about how power plants work.
- That early interest led him to MIT, fusion research, and eventually fission and shipyard manufacturing ideas after Fukushima.
Most Nuclear Cost Is Non‑Reactor Scope
- Blue Energy concluded the reactor is only ~7% of total plant cost and 93% is surrounding scope like civil works and indirects.
- They therefore focus innovation on modularizing the 93% using offshore fabrication supply chains.
Leverage Offshore Fabrication For Plants
- Blue Energy designs modular plant architecture that fits existing offshore oil and wind fab yards, using large prefabricated modules.
- They integrate mature reactors into this architecture to avoid new reactor licensing complexity and speed deployment.