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LCG, February 4, 2026--Natura Resources LLC (Natura), a developer of advanced molten-salt nuclear reactors, announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with NGL Water Solutions Permian LLC, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL), to pursue opportunities to combine Natura's advanced nuclear reactor technology with thermal desalination for power production and oil and gas produced water treatment. NGL transports, treats, recycles and disposes of more than 3 million barrels per day of produced and flowback water generated from crude oil and natural gas production in the Permian Basin.
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Natura Resources Announces Agreement with NGL Energy Partners to Develop 100-MW SMRs with Large-Scale Produced Water Treatment in the Permian Basin
LCG, February 4, 2026--Natura Resources LLC (Natura), a developer of advanced molten-salt nuclear reactors, announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with NGL Water Solutions Permian LLC, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL), to pursue opportunities to combine Natura's advanced nuclear reactor technology with thermal desalination for power production and oil and gas produced water treatment. NGL transports, treats, recycles and disposes of more than 3 million barrels per day of produced and flowback water generated from crude oil and natural gas production in the Permian Basin.
Natura and NGL will, under the terms of the agreement, collaborate in opportunities that combine Natura's 100-MW molten salt reactor with NGL's produced water treatment and desalination expertise, including the use of NGL's expected Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit, to deliver power and create a new water source for Texas. The combined system will be applied to (i) treat produced water from oil and gas operations on an industrial scale and (ii) generate power and clean water for potential beneficial uses in data centers, agriculture, and as a new water source for other industries. Furthermore, the collaboration will support NGL's development of critical mineral extraction from its produced water. Natura expects to deploy its first 100-MW commercial-scale small modular reactor (SMR) in 2029.
"Texas is facing a serious, long-term challenge of ensuring that there is enough energy and clean water to sustain the current economy and support growing demands for power and water," said the Founder and CEO of Natura. "Our molten salt reactor combined with thermal desalination can provide a sustainable, competitive solution by generating clean, economic power; treating industrial water for beneficial use; and freeing up natural gas supplies for higher value applications. Collaborating with NGL allows us to advance the application of our breakthrough nuclear technology where it can make a measurable difference for industry, communities, and the environment."
NGL's Executive Vice President - Water Solutions stated, "By working with Natura, we are evaluating how advanced molten-salt nuclear technology can provide a continuous energy source to support large-scale produced water treatment and transform produced water into a strategic asset that supports energy security, water resilience, and future critical mineral supply chains."
Managing produced water is a growing challenge in the Permian Basin and other major oil and gas producing regions. The Permian Basin alone produces more than 20 million barrels of produced water daily. The ability to economically treat large volumes of produced water and enable its beneficial use, particularly for other industrial applications like data centers, will create a scalable alternative to address serious concerns associated with produced water disposal by injection, thereby sustaining the longevity of oil and gas development in the region.
Natura believes that its modular construction, smaller footprint and reduced water requirements make it an ideal nuclear power technology for collocation with thermal desalination. Furthermore, it expects that its lower capital costs and shorter construction timelines will generate power that is cost competitive with other clean, 24/7 sources, including natural gas. Natura's liquid-fuel, molten-salt system will operate at atmospheric pressure, providing benefits such as enhancing safety, reducing waste, and enabling the potential use of different fuels, including recycled nuclear fuel.
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) timeline for advanced reactor deployments estimates Natura's MSR-1 will be the first Gen IV reactor deployed in the U.S. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a construction permit in September 2024 for Natura's 1-MW reactor at Abilene Christian University, which is expected to be deployed later this year. The company expects to deploy its first 100-MW commercial-scale reactor, the MSR-100, in 2029.
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