# Kiewit — Aurora-INL lead constructor selected

> Oklo selected Kiewit Nuclear Solutions as lead constructor for its first commercial Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory. The master services agreement supports design, procurement and construction; the release targeted late 2027 to early 2028 commercial operation, rather than confirming operation.

- **Source date:** 2025-07-15
- **Original source:** [Oklo](https://oklo.com/newsroom/oklo-selects-kiewit-as-the-lead-constructor-for-first-aurora-powerhouse-in-idaho)
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- **Language:** en
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- **Markdown:** https://voltformer.com/news/kiewit-aurora-idaho-constructor-2025.md

## Reported project scope

Oklo selected Kiewit Nuclear Solutions as lead constructor for its first commercial Aurora powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory. The master services agreement supports design, procurement and construction; the release targeted late 2027 to early 2028 commercial operation, rather than confirming operation.

[Oklo](https://oklo.com/newsroom/oklo-selects-kiewit-as-the-lead-constructor-for-first-aurora-powerhouse-in-idaho)

## Delivery considerations

A generation project brings rotating equipment, civil structures, cooling, electrical systems and controls into a single operating asset. The EPC or construction partner’s package needs clear interfaces with the technology supplier and the owner’s operating team. Reported plant output is a facility rating, while a future commissioning date remains a target until verified. Procurement decisions should therefore consider the delivery model, stated scope and current stage together, rather than treating a contractor selection as proof of completed generating capacity.

[Oklo](https://oklo.com/newsroom/oklo-selects-kiewit-as-the-lead-constructor-for-first-aurora-powerhouse-in-idaho)

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