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Zap Energy

Integrated nuclear energy company developing fission and fusion

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Headquarters: Everett, United States
Founded year: 2017
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 125–200

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Latest news about Zap Energy

In short: Zap Energy pivoted to a dual fission-fusion strategy, appointed a new CEO, and achieved significant fusion plasma records on its FuZE-3 device.

Company announcements

April 29 Zap Energy

Zap Energy elevates side hustle to core strategy

The New York Times covered this shift today.

April 29 Zap Energy

Zap Energy announces integrated fission-fusion platform

They welcome Zabrina Johal as CEO; Benj Conway transitions to President. This pairs fission deployment with fusion potential.

March 25 Zap Energy

Zap Energy ranks #16 in 2026 America's Top GreenTech Companies

The ranking assesses environmental impact, innovation, and financial strength. It is the highest-ranked fusion company and top Washington State company on the list.

March 16 Zap Energy

UW researchers lead nuclear fusion development

They harness miniature sun power to meet sustainable energy demand. Date is March 16, 2026.

Media coverage

May 10 MSN

Zap Energy launches dual fission-fusion strategy with new CEO

New nuclear direction: Zap Energy will develop both fission and fusion power, a first for a private firm, to balance long-term research with near-term deployment...

May 8 MSN

Zap Energy to merge fusion and fission in 10 MW reactor plan

Dual nuclear leap: Zap Energy will combine fission and fusion in a single platform, starting with a 10 MW underground reactor based on the Japanese...

May 5 Interesting Engineering

US fusion firm adds fission tech using 10MW underground microreactor

While Interesting Engineering has previously reported how nuclear fission is poised to make a comeback, a fusion energy company adding fission to its lineup is...

April 30 Lynnwood Times

Zabrina Johal appointed new CEO of Everett-based Zap Energy

EVERETT—Zap Energy on Wednesday announced the appointment of Zabrina Johal as Chief Executive Officer, marking a defining step in the company's evolution into an integrated...

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