Research lab · United States
Idaho National Laboratory
HQ Idaho Falls
Idaho National Laboratory is a DOE national laboratory in southeastern Idaho focused on nuclear energy, integrated energy systems, and national security.
About Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory's research and development spans advanced reactor concepts, fuels and materials, fuel cycle technologies, cybersecurity, and energy systems. INL’s site includes major test and demonstration infrastructure supporting federal and industry programs. DOE sponsors the lab; Battelle Energy Alliance operates it under contract. INL operates major nuclear research infrastructure, including the Advanced Test Reactor and the Materials and Fuels Complex. Its programs span advanced reactor concepts, nuclear fuels and materials, fuel-cycle technologies, integrated energy systems, and cyber-informed national security. DOE and industry partners use the laboratory’s test capabilities for research and technology demonstration.
- Institution
- DOE national laboratory
- Sponsor
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Operator
- Battelle Energy Alliance LLC
Funding and financial context
Operating costs · FY2024
$2.066 billion
INL overview reports total FY2024 operating costs: DOE/NNSA $1.372B, SPP $581M, CRADA $6M, and DHS $107M. This is reported operating cost, not a contract ceiling.
Idaho National Laboratory – ↗Operating contracts
Battelle Energy Alliance LLC · DE-AC07-05ID14517
- Current term ends
- Sep 20, 2029
- Maximum if options exercised
- Sep 20, 2029
DOE October 2026 roster lists current and ultimate potential contract end dates as the same date.
DOE/NNSA Site Facility Management Contracts - October 2026 ↗Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear energy and propulsion | Researcher | — | — | Laboratory research capability; not a claim of a commercial product or fielded system. | Reported |
- ResearcherLaboratory research capability; not a claim of a commercial product or fielded system.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
Supply Chain3 facilities
Facilities3
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Test Reactor | Lab | Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States | Operating | Reported |
| Materials and Fuels Complex | Lab | Idaho, United States | Operating | Confirmed |
| Transient Reactor Test Facility | Lab | Idaho, United States | Operating | Confirmed |
- Advanced Test ReactorLab · Idaho Falls, Idaho, United StatesOperatingReported
- Materials and Fuels ComplexLab · Idaho, United StatesOperatingConfirmed
- Transient Reactor Test FacilityLab · Idaho, United StatesOperatingConfirmed
Hiring Observations
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Sources9
Profile6
- 1Government recordOfficial laboratory website
Supports Organization
- 2CompanyResearch Programs | INL
Supports Organization, Organization · research
“Nuclear Energy Reliable energy solutions.”
- 3Government recordIdaho National Laboratory –
Supports Organization
- 4Government recordJobs at the National Labs | Department of Energy
Supports Organization
- 5Government recordNational Laboratories | Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy · Supports Organization · description, Organization · institution.operator
“Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory located in southeastern Idaho.”
- 6Government recordDOE/NNSA Site Facility Management Contracts - October 2026
Supports Organization
Technologies1
- 7
Idaho National Laboratory · Supports Facility · facility, Organization technology · research
“INL’s Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) is the world’s premier nuclear test reactor.”
Supply chain2
- 8
Supports Facility · facility
“29 mission facilities”
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Supports Facility · facility
“transient irradiation capabilities”
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