>$1.5 billion to U.S. industry, universities, and national laboratories
2026 ITER status
Civil construction of the international ITER project in southern France is largely complete. Machine assembly is underway and early sub-system commissioning has begun.
US ITER update
Overall U.S. scope for ITER is more than 54% complete, with more than $1.5 billion awarded to U.S. industry, universities, and national laboratories.
All components of the U.S.-provided central solenoid superconducting magnet have been delivered to the ITER site and assembly is underway. Plasma heating, vacuum, cooling water, and diagnostic systems are in active fabrication.
About US ITER
US ITER is managed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, with partner labs Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in New Jersey and Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina.
US ITER Project Update Fact Sheet: download PDF
US ITER Industry Impact Fact Sheet: download PDF.