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NRC Issues First Construction Permit for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor in Decades to Dow and X-energy Project

NRC Issues First Construction Permit for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor in Decades to Dow and X-energy Project

NRC Issues First Construction Permit for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor in Decades to Dow and X-energy Project
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Congressman Cloud Joins X-energy and Dow as NRC Issues Construction Permit for Seadrift Nuclear Project

Congressman Cloud Joins X-energy and Dow as NRC Issues Construction Permit for Seadrift Nuclear Project

Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) participated in an event at Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) headquarters where a construction permit was issued for the Long Mott Energy project. This project, located at Dow’s Seadrift Operations in Calhoun County, Texas, will utilize X-energy’s small modular reactors (Xe-100) to provide power and industrial heat. This marks the first time in over 50 years that a permit has been issued for a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor. Calhoun County is set to host the first commercial nuclear reactor in American history designed to power an industrial plant. Congressman Cloud has been a vocal supporter of the Seadrift project, advocating for it as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and helping to secure $2.675 billion for the Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP), which supports advanced reactor projects like X-energy’s work at Seadrift. The NRC completed its Environmental Assessment for the site in May, and X-energy and Dow are now...
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Amazon, AEP, and X-energy Study Feasibility of 12-Unit Small Modular Reactor Facility in Sullivan County, Indiana

Amazon, AEP, and X-energy Study Feasibility of 12-Unit Small Modular Reactor Facility in Sullivan County, Indiana

American Electric Power (AEP), Amazon, and reactor developer X-energy are conducting a feasibility study for a new nuclear power facility in Sullivan County, Indiana. The proposed project would utilize 12 small modular reactors (SMRs) of X-energy's Xe-100 design at the former coal-fired Breed Generating Station site. Each reactor is designed to generate approximately 80 megawatts of electricity, totaling a capacity of 960 megawatts for the entire facility. This capacity is comparable to a typical large American nuclear reactor, which has about 1,000 megawatts. The companies announced their agreement on October 19, with Amazon intending to be the first customer to purchase power under a long-term contract if the project proceeds. No final decision to build has been made, and the project would require regulatory approvals before operation. Sullivan County Commissioners President Bob Davis views the project as a potential source of jobs and reliable energy, while Kerwin Olson, executive director of the Citize...
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X-Energy Partners with Fluor to Construct 320 MW Nuclear Power Plant in Washington State

X-Energy Partners with Fluor to Construct 320 MW Nuclear Power Plant in Washington State

U.S.-based X-Energy, a manufacturer of gas-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs), has partnered with Fluor, an engineering and project management company, to construct its second nuclear power plant. This 320 MWe facility is planned for Richland, Washington State, and will feature four of X-Energy’s Xe-100 SMRs. Each Xe-100 SMR is designed to generate 80 MW of electricity and incorporates passive safety systems to prevent overheating. The project, known as the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, is a joint initiative with Amazon and is located near the Columbia Generating Station. X-Energy aims to deploy 5 GW of nuclear capacity by 2039, with this Washington State plant being a key step towards that goal. The company's first power plant in South Texas is nearing the construction permit stage, demonstrating progress in regulatory approvals for SMR technology.
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Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Property Tax Break for Proposed $10 Billion Texas Solar Cell Plant

Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Property Tax Break for Proposed $10 Billion Texas Solar Cell Plant

Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Property Tax Break for Proposed $10 Billion Texas Solar Cell Plant
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Total Hydrogen Solutions Integrates Honda Fuel Cell Modules into New Hydrogen Generator Fleet

Total Hydrogen Solutions Integrates Honda Fuel Cell Modules into New Hydrogen Generator Fleet

Total Hydrogen Solutions Integrates Honda Fuel Cell Modules into New Hydrogen Generator Fleet
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Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Tax Break for Proposed $10.1 Billion Solar Plant in Texas

Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Tax Break for Proposed $10.1 Billion Solar Plant in Texas

Tesla Seeks 10-Year School Tax Break for Proposed $10.1 Billion Solar Plant in Texas
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Tesla Seeks $115.2 Million Tax Break for Proposed Texas Solar Plant

Tesla Seeks $115.2 Million Tax Break for Proposed Texas Solar Plant

Tesla Seeks $115.2 Million Tax Break for Proposed Texas Solar Plant
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Fluor Secures Contract for 320 MWe Cascade Nuclear Project in Washington State

Fluor Secures Contract for 320 MWe Cascade Nuclear Project in Washington State

Fluor Corporation has been selected by X-energy to provide nuclear island design and engineering services for the proposed Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, a next-generation nuclear power development near Richland, Washington. This project will initially deploy four Xe-100 small modular high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, providing a combined electrical generating capacity of 320 MW. The agreement builds on previous collaboration between Fluor and X-energy for an advanced nuclear facility in Texas, aiming to leverage established design approaches and supply-chain experience. The Cascade project is a partnership between Energy Northwest, X-energy, and Amazon, with Amazon serving as a strategic program partner. The Xe-100 technology utilizes helium as a coolant and graphite as a neutron moderator, with TRISO fuel particles designed for high-temperature operation and enhanced safety. Fluor's scope includes engineering, design development, supply-chain activities, estimating, and project controls for the nu...
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Fluor Corporation Selected for X-Energy's 320 MW Advanced Nuclear Project in Washington State

Fluor Corporation Selected for X-Energy's 320 MW Advanced Nuclear Project in Washington State

Fluor Corporation Selected for X-Energy's 320 MW Advanced Nuclear Project in Washington State
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U.S. Navy Explores Small Modular Reactors for Naval Weapons Station Crane

U.S. Navy Explores Small Modular Reactors for Naval Weapons Station Crane

The United States Navy has selected its Naval Weapons Station in Crane, Indiana, as a potential site for large-scale advanced nuclear power generation using Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced this decision on October 28 at the 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit, an event hosted by Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.). The Navy is actively seeking proposals for the deployment of SMR technology at the naval installation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance energy resilience and security for critical military infrastructure. The selection of Naval Weapons Station Crane indicates a strategic move by the Navy to explore innovative energy solutions that can provide reliable and sustainable power for its operations, reducing reliance on traditional energy grids and fossil fuels.
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NANO Nuclear Energy Signs Three-Year Engineering Pact with IMPSA for KRONOS Microreactor Components

NANO Nuclear Energy Signs Three-Year Engineering Pact with IMPSA for KRONOS Microreactor Components

NANO Nuclear Energy Signs Three-Year Engineering Pact with IMPSA for KRONOS Microreactor Components