Our Chief Strategy Officer, Megan Wilson, recently caught up with Stocktwits to talk all things General Fusion — including our goal to have our first Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) power plant operating by 2035. For more than 20 years, General Fusion has been advancing fusion technology through real-world prototypes and testbeds. Today, we’re operating Lawson Machine 26, our world-first, large-scale MTF fusion demonstration machine. In the global race to commercialize fusion, that progress matters. As Megan shared: “Today, General Fusion is one of the few fusion companies in the world with meaningful, peer-reviewed fusion results and a viable path to be a first mover in commercial fusion.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gXUNgbax
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Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.
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- 51-200 employees
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- Richmond, British Columbia
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- Privately Held
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- 2002
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- fusion energy, plasma physics, and engineering
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At General Fusion, supporting the next generation of innovators is part of our DNA 🧬. Many talented Simon Fraser University graduates have launched their careers with us through our award‑winning co‑op program. Thank you, Min (Mina) Xu, for inviting our Senior Vice President of Technology Development, Mike Donaldson, to speak to your students. We look forward to returning again in the future!
This is the second time I've invited Mr. Mike Donaldson as a guest speaker in my SEE 111 Integrated Energy Solution I class, and I am always impressed by the way he explains the fusion technology developed at General Fusion and its great potential as a sustainable power solution. His talk also sparked a wide range of questions from students. It was a great pleasure to have him join our class and share the exciting journey that General Fusion is taking and moving forward.
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Heading to Energy Tech Summit ⚡ Our own Josh Nycholat will be on stage sharing how we’re advancing practical Magnetized Target Fusion and what it takes to bring fusion power to the grid. 📍 Tech Talks Stage 🗓 April 15 | 9:50–10:00 AM CEST If you’re in Bilbao, don’t miss it!
In just a few weeks I’ll be speaking at the Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao, sharing how the General Fusion team is working to commercialize practical Magnetized Target Fusion technology. 📍 Tech Talks Stage 🗓 Wednesday, April 15 ⏰ 9:50–10:00 AM CEST Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with my colleagues at General Fusion, where our scientists and engineers have spent more than two decades building and testing real machines on the path to commercial fusion. In this short talk I’ll touch on a few key ideas: ✅ Why fusion matters now – Surging electricity demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and population growth is accelerating the need for clean, reliable baseload power at scale. ✅ An engineering approach to fusion – General Fusion’s Magnetized Target Fusion combines key advantages of existing approaches into a practical system designed for durability, simplicity, and cost-effective power production. ✅ Progress toward key milestones – General Fusion's LM26 demonstration machine is designed to achieve industry recognized milestones, advancing the path toward commercially viable fusion power. ✅ How fusion fits into the energy system – General Fusion’s technology is designed to integrate with existing powerplant infrastructure. If you’ll be at Energy Tech Summit, I’d love to connect.
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Last week, our Senior Vice President of Finance, Robert Crystal, and Manager of Investor Relations, Josh Nycholat, were on the ground at the 38th Annual Roth Conference in Dana Point, California. The Roth Conference is a global gathering that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and investors with companies that are poised for growth, and shaping the future in their sector. As part of the event, Rob joined a panel discussion on the future of fusion energy, hosted by Craig Irwin, where he shared the benefits of Fusion and General Fusion’s unique approach and offered a look at the exciting path ahead for the company. Thank you to Jessie Pichel and the entire ROTH Capital Partners team for the invitation and for hosting such an impactful conference. See you next year! 💫
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Earlier this year, we announced our plans to become the first pure-play fusion company to go public via a SPAC merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III. “This wasn’t about going public in any way; we wanted the right partners. And Spring Valley brings the experience, the know-how, to this process, to bringing a first mover to market that was really important to us. That’s what makes it an exciting time.” That’s the message our Chief Strategy Officer, Megan Wilson shared alongside Spring Valley Chairman and CEO, Chris Sorrells, on stage at the Fusion Industry Association’s annual policy conference in Washington D.C. Megan and Chris joined Kathryn Clay, lead Energy and Climate Analyst for The Washington Post for a discussion on bringing fusion to the public markets, what made this the right moment for General Fusion and Spring Valley to partner together, and what it means for our next phase of growth. When speaking about LM26, General Fusion’s large scale operational fusion machine, Chris described what it was like to see it in person. "You can go to Vancouver; you can see their machine... It's a neat experience. And I think that's a very tangible thing. Investors want milestones,” he said. Thank you to the FIA for hosting an excellent event that continues to grow every year—this year with more than 500 global attendees from across industry, government, and the investment community.
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📣New announcement! This peer-reviewed publication in Fusion Science & Technology dives into how we measure ion temperatures inside LM26—one of the most important indicators of plasma performance. With 20+ years of experience developing diagnostics for our Magnetized Target Fusion, this publication demonstrates our measurement of ion temperature from neutron counting—just one of the many diagnostic tools that will validate plasma performance in LM26 as we move toward 1 keV and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcJyJX_A
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Always energizing to connect with partners who share a common vision for the future of energy. We value these ongoing conversations and the opportunity to collaborate on what’s ahead, shaping the path toward commercialization and the role fusion can play in the global energy mix. Looking forward to the next conversation and the opportunities we’ll build together!
Earlier this month in Rome, we met with Myles Hildebrand, Director of Strategic Partnerships at General Fusion, for an update on the progress of their program and the path toward commercialization. Renexia is part of General Fusion’s Market Development Advisory Committee (MDAC), a group of potential end users contributing perspectives on the development and future market opportunities for fusion energy. An opportunity for constructive dialoguend exchange on one of the technologies that could play a role in the future global energy mix. #renexia #generalfusion
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Our Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) technology uniquely solves critical barriers to fusion energy. What’s the secret? Our liquid metal wall! Some key benefits of our approach are: 🌟 A durable fusion machine 🌟 Abundant fuel 🌟 Simple energy conversion 🌟 Economical fusion power using existing materials Check out this video where our Founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Michel Laberge, shares details of what makes MTF practical.
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Our team of world-class scientists and engineers is working every day to advance our Magnetized Target Fusion technology. Every day is different, but a typical day for our team can include: ⚡ Operating LM26, our world-first, large-scale fusion demonstration machine ⚡ Calibrating and extracting data from fusion diagnostic systems ⚡ Analyzing and modelling plasmas and plasma compression data From real-world engineering to cutting-edge plasma physics, our team is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy. Want to join the team? Check out our career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gMcYj5j
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Happy Pi Day! 🥧✨ We take Pi Day very seriously at General Fusion. So seriously, in fact, that every year we hold a pie bake‑off. This year’s champion baker? Raymond Oosterom, who wowed the judges with an unforgettable Pi Day themed apple pie! A true triumph of pastry engineering. And thank you to our runner-ups, Kelly Epp and Ryan Underwood for their incredible entries! But Pi Day isn’t just about dessert for us. It’s also a chance to celebrate PI3, the world’s largest and most powerful operational fusion plasma injector. Commissioned in 2017, PI3 has formed hundreds of thousands of plasmas and now serves as the plasma injector for LM26!
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