A proposed advanced nuclear energy project expected to go before Bryan City Council on May 5 will no longer move forward after the developer withdrew its plans ahead of the meeting.
What's happening
The city of Bryan announced in a news release that Last Energy informed the city and Bryan Texas Utilities that it would no longer pursue the development of a small modular reactor facility in Bryan at this time.
The council had been scheduled to consider approving a 19.5-acre land sale agreement near the Dansby Generating Station on Mumford Road at its May 5 meeting.
A Last Energy representative thanked the city of Bryan, according to the news release, for its collaboration efforts and said the company is still interested in potential future partnerships.
What the city is saying
City Manager Andrew Nelson said the city respects the company's decision and emphasized Bryan's continued focus on energy technologies.
“We continue to believe Bryan is uniquely positioned to lead in next-generation energy and advanced manufacturing,” Nelson said in a written statement. “We will keep pursuing opportunities that bring long-term value to our community.”
The release states that Bryan will continue to pursue projects aimed at improving grid reliability, supporting manufacturing and expanding long-term economic development opportunities.
What comes next
Because the land sale request has been withdrawn, the proposed contract tied to the nuclear energy project will not be mentioned at the May 5 City Council meeting.
Other items scheduled for consideration—including electric rate ordinance updates and an expected postponement of a tax abatement agreement with the RELLIS Campus Data and Research Center—remain on the agenda.
