# NOV sells Shepherd Power to Natura Resources, signs supply chain MOU

NOV has sold its advanced nuclear development company Shepherd Power to Natura Resources in a stock-for-stock transaction. NOV becomes an investor in Natura and signed an MOU to provide manufacturing and project management support for Natura's molten salt reactor deployment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-10
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: advanced small modular nuclear reactors, molten salt reactors
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [NOV](https://endata.com/companies/1147.md) (partner)
- [Shepherd Power](https://endata.com/companies/89054.md) (target)
- [Natura Resources](https://endata.com/companies/89055.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [investors.nov.com](https://investors.nov.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nov-announces-sale-advanced-nuclear-development-company-shepherd/), 2025-12-10: "This strategic transaction will accelerate commercialization of our molten salt reactor technology and enhance our ability to offer comprehensive power solutions to customers."

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