OAK RIDGE, TN (June 2026) – Quadrant Nuclear and Navarro Research & Engineering (Navarro) are proud to announce a strategic partnership focused on addressing the growing demands of the advanced nuclear industry.
The agreement brings together Quadrant Nuclear’s expertise in advanced nuclear technology development and project execution with Navarro’s extensive experience in nuclear operations, regulatory compliance, engineering, safety, environmental services, waste management, and Department of Energy program support.
As the United States and international markets continue to invest in advanced reactor technologies and associated fuel cycle infrastructure, this partnership strategically positions both organizations to deliver fully integrated technical, operational, and programmatic solutions—spanning project development, regulatory support, construction, and long-term operations—across the entire nuclear project lifecycle.
“Our work at INL is focused on advancing solutions for the safe and responsible reprocessing of used nuclear fuel,” said Dee Mewbourne, CEO of QNI. “Navarro’s engineering capabilities and operational experience make them a highly complementary partner as we carry out this mission and address some of the most complex challenges in the nuclear fuel cycle.”
Navarro brings decades of experience supporting federal and commercial nuclear programs, including reactor operations, startup and readiness reviews, nuclear safety, waste management, environmental compliance, and large-scale project execution.
“Navarro is excited to partner with Quadrant Nuclear as the advanced reactor industry continues to expand,” said Susana Navarro, president. “Together, we offer a broad range of expertise that can help developers, utilities, government agencies, and technology organizations successfully advance nuclear projects from concept through deployment.”
Navarro is an award-winning provider of turnkey solutions, delivering comprehensive nuclear, environmental and technical services to federal agencies, commercial enterprises and private clients across the United States. Our expertise supports organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Defense and NASA, while also extending to commercial industries and private sector partners facing complex engineering, technical and environmental challenges. Navarro specializes in nuclear operations, environmental remediation, D&D, waste management, advanced energy, facilities management and technical and professional services. For more information, please visit Navarro-inc.com.
Quadrant Nuclear Industries, Inc. (QNI) is a U.S.-based nuclear energy company focused on building an integrated, domestic nuclear fuel cycle to support the next generation of advanced reactors. The company is developing capabilities across fuel production, recovery, and reprocessing, with a focus on enabling a reliable, secure, and sustainable supply of nuclear fuel in the United States. QNI is advancing key initiatives in coordination with the U.S. Department of Energy and national laboratories, including activities at Idaho National Laboratory, aimed at the responsible recycling of used nuclear fuel. Through its technology-driven and execution-focused approach, QNI seeks to strengthen U.S. energy security and accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear energy systems.
Navarro Media Contact:
Ryan Overton, Executive Vice President
Phone: 865-399-4229
Email: overton@navarro-inc.com
QNI Media Contact:
Nicholas Walton, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 617-544-0035
Email: info@qni.energy
