UT-Battelle
UT-Battelle, a not-for-profit company, was established for the sole purpose of managing and operating the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. Formed as a 50-50 limited liability partnership between the University of Tennessee and Battelle, UT-Battelle is the legal entity responsible for leading ORNL in the 21st Century.
UT-Battelle assumed the management reins of ORNL in April of 2000. In December of 2004, the company received the Department of Energy's highest rating for its management performance, and DOE announced it would renew the contract for an additional 5 years.
Both UT and Battelle are committed to serving the U.S. Department of Energy by enhancing ORNL's leadership in scientific research, laboratory operations, and community service. As ORNL's largest research partner, the University of Tennessee strengthens the Laboratory's partnerships among state and regional stakeholders.
