ONE Nuclear Executives Detail Hybrid Gas-to-Nuclear Strategy, Project Economics, and Tax Benefits

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ONE Nuclear executives provided detailed insights into their hybrid gas-to-nuclear strategy, highlighting the financial benefits of tax credits and low operating costs, which are critical for investors assessing the ongoing SPAC merger.

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• Hybrid Energy Strategy Detailed

  ONE Nuclear outlined its dual approach, using natural gas generation for near-term revenue by 2028 to de-risk its long-term nuclear SMR projects targeting 3 GW by 2034.

• Financial De-risking via Gas Business

  The gas business is positioned to provide early revenue, helping to navigate the "valley of death" for nuclear companies by covering high capital expenditures for licensing and engineering.

• Significant Tax Benefits Highlighted

  Executives highlighted that Investment Tax Credits and bonus depreciation could underwrite up to 50% of total project capital expenditures, making nuclear projects more attractive.

• Projected Low Operating Costs for Nuclear

  For first-of-a-kind nuclear projects, the capex-based LCOE is estimated at $82-120/MWh, with operating costs (OPEX, fuel, decommissioning) around $30-35/MWh, noted as the lowest among generation technologies.

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This filing provides an in-depth look into ONE Nuclear's business model, emphasizing its dual natural gas and nuclear SMR strategy. Executives detailed how early gas revenues are designed to de-risk the capital-intensive nuclear side, addressing the "valley of death" for nuclear companies. Key financial insights include the potential for Investment Tax Credits and bonus depreciation to cover up to 50% of project capital expenditures, and the projected low operating costs of nuclear plants. This detailed strategic and financial overview is crucial for investors evaluating the ongoing $1.0 billion SPAC merger with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, especially given HVII's previously disclosed going concern warning.