NRC grants construction permit for X‑energy’s four Xe‑100 reactors at Dow’s Texas site
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a construction permit for four Xe‑100 small modular reactors to be built at Dow’s Seadrift Operations in Texas. The permit is the first for a high‑temperature gas‑cooled reactor in nearly six decades and enables X‑energy and Dow to move toward construction readiness. Dow said it will consider a preliminary investment decision in 2027, with full‑scale construction after a final decision. X‑energy’s CEO noted the approval arrived earlier than expected.
Why it matters
The permit clears a key regulatory hurdle, allowing the project to progress toward a 2030s operational start, which could generate long‑term electricity and steam revenue for Dow and create a new market for X‑energy’s SMR technology.
Key facts
- 1The NRC approved a construction permit for four Xe‑100 reactors. investing.com
- 2The reactors will be built at Dow’s Seadrift Operations site in Texas. investing.com
- 3Each Xe‑100 reactor is rated at 80 MWe/200 MWt. investing.com
- 4Dow expects to consider a preliminary investment decision in 2027. tradingview.com
- 5Full‑scale construction is planned after a final investment decision, with first delivery targeted for the early 2030s. investing.com
- 6The permit is the first construction permit for a high‑temperature gas‑cooled reactor in nearly 60 years. investing.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.