Standard Nuclear Appoints Seth Cohen to Board of Directors

Former DOE nuclear policy leader brings expertise at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and federal policy

OAK RIDGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Standard Nuclear, Inc. (NYSE: STDN) (“Standard Nuclear” or the “Company”), a reactor-agnostic producer of TRISO nuclear fuel, today announced the appointment of Seth Cohen to its Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2026.

Cohen brings a distinctive combination of legal, regulatory, and federal policy experience across the nuclear industry, a vantage point increasingly critical as advanced reactors, national infrastructure, and surging demand for reliable power reshape the sector. As Chief Counsel for Nuclear Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, he oversaw the department’s nuclear legal and policy work and coordinated closely with the White House, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and NASA on the deployment of advanced nuclear and space power systems. Prior to entering government service, Cohen practiced at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, where he handled Supreme Court and appellate litigation.

"Seth brings deep legal and policy insight to our Board at a critical time, as we look to accelerate the delivery of advanced nuclear fuel and components for terrestrial, defense, and space sectors," said Kurt Terrani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Nuclear. "His thorough grasp of federal regulatory frameworks and drive to ensure sustained American leadership in safe, abundant nuclear energy will be invaluable for scaling our operational and commercial footprint."

“I am honored to join the Board at such a pivotal moment for nuclear power,” said Cohen. “The decisions being made today about how we build, regulate, and fuel the next generation of nuclear infrastructure will have lasting impact, and I look forward to contributing to Standard Nuclear’s mission.”

Cohen’s appointment reflects Standard Nuclear’s strategic focus on building deep legal, regulatory, and policy expertise into its leadership structure as it seeks to scale domestic nuclear fuel production. The Company’s TRISO fuel supports a new generation of advanced reactors with direct applications across defense, industrial, and commercial programs, including microreactor demonstrations currently underway at U.S. national laboratories.

About Standard Nuclear

Standard Nuclear’s mission is to reliably deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power at scale — enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. Supported by leading U.S. defense technology and critical infrastructure investment firms, Standard Nuclear is focused on the large-scale production of advanced nuclear fuel and radioisotope power systems. It is the nation’s only independent manufacturer of TRISO fuel — a robust, high-performance fuel essential to advanced nuclear reactors for terrestrial, national security, and space applications. Standard Nuclear offers a reactor-agnostic supply of advanced fuels to the next-generation nuclear industry and delivers dependable radioisotope power solutions to the space and defense sectors. Through these efforts, it is helping to eliminate U.S. reliance on geopolitical adversaries for these strategically vital technologies. For more information, visit: https://www.standardnuclear.com.

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