​September 2025

 

The Open Architecture Nuclear Integration Framework White Paper examines how standardized, modular approaches to nuclear system design—proven successful in transforming industries from automotive to aviation—can address the clean energy challenges facing industrial users. Drawing on case studies from Volkswagen's MQB platform, commercial aviation's type certification processes, and the Open Compute Project, this white paper demonstrates how open architecture can reduce nuclear deployment costs while accelerating regulatory approvals and enabling factory manufacturing. The framework outlines the key foundational insights that led to the recent launch of The Open Group's Industrial Advanced Nuclear™ Consortium (IANC), bringing together industry leaders including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Nucor, Rio Tinto, and Shell to develop standardized nuclear solutions for industrial applications.

 

Why this matters: Leading industrial companies including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Nucor, Rio Tinto, and Shell are collaborating to standardize nuclear solutions for large-scale industrial applications.

 

Key insights from our research:

• Standardized, modular nuclear design can mirror the transformative success seen in automotive (Volkswagen's MQB platform) and aviation industries

• Open architecture frameworks can significantly reduce deployment costs and accelerate regulatory approvals

• Factory manufacturing approaches enable faster, more reliable nuclear system delivery

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​The industrial sector accounts for substantial global energy demand, and this consortium represents a critical step toward scalable, clean energy solutions that can meet those needs.

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> Read the full white paper​ to explore how proven standardization principles are being applied to unlock nuclear energy's potential for industrial users.
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