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Business Wire
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
X-energy Strengthens Presence in Maryland with New State-of-the-Art Testing and Training Facility, Offices
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-energy Reactor Company, LLC ('X-energy' or the 'Company'), a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation today announced the purchase of a property in Frederick, Maryland that will house the Company's newest integrated test and training facility to validate key components and systems of X-energy's Xe-100 advanced small modular reactor for commercial deployment. This follows a $6.15 million incentive agreement with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and local leaders to support X-energy's continued growth in Maryland, including the retention and expansion of X-energy's headquarters in Montgomery County, and an expanded presence in Frederick County with the new state-of-the-art test facility. X-energy's expansion in Montgomery and Frederick counties is an investment in Maryland and in our state's vital energy and sustainability sector. -Maryland Governor Wes Moore Share X-energy's new 90,000 square foot non-nuclear test & training facility will ensure key components of the Xe-100 perform safely and reliably under real-world conditions before full-scale manufacturing and deployment. Once fully renovated, the building will house a helium test facility ('HTF') for full-scale integrated systems testing in a pressurized helium environment, as well as an experimental test facility ('XTF') for testing and prototyping of critical reactor components and materials. The facility will also provide training for Xe-100 operators and maintenance technicians using a state-of-the-art, full-scale plant control room simulator similar to the advanced training simulator currently operating at X-energy's Plant Support Center, also in Frederick. 'X-energy's expansion in Montgomery and Frederick counties is an investment in Maryland and in our state's vital energy and sustainability sector,' said Gov. Moore. 'While X-energy works to power our future, we will work hand in hand to make sure all Marylanders feel the benefits of clean energy for years to come and enhance our competitive edge across the region.' Under the agreement, X-energy will receive a total of up to $6.15 million in state and local support in the form of job creation tax credits, conditional loans, and grants. The Company has partnered with real estate broker Avison Young to purchase the site in Frederick County. Major renovations will begin this year, and initial testing at the XTF is expected to begin in early 2026. X-energy will also expand its headquarters in Montgomery County to support its growing Maryland-based team, moving its operations from two locations in Rockville to a centralized location at Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg. 'X-energy was founded in Maryland, and we are proud to call this state our home as we enter a period of unprecedented growth,' said J. Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy. 'We look forward to working with Governor Moore and his team to build on the state's long history of nuclear innovation by making Maryland a national leader in next-generation nuclear technology.' X-energy is advancing its initial Xe-100 plant at Dow Inc.'s UCC Seadrift Operations manufacturing site on the Texas Gulf Coast. Once complete, the plant is expected to provide the site with safe, reliable, and clean power and industrial steam. X-energy is also advancing its second plant in central Washington with Energy Northwest in collaboration with Amazon. This project is part of a larger strategy with Amazon to bring more than five gigawatts of new power projects online by 2039, furthering the company's mission to provide scalable, secure, clean energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy across the U.S. and around the world. Additional Quotes 'As X-energy focuses on providing solutions for the clean energy industry, the company is recommitting to its local workforce with two significant investments in Maryland,' said Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr. 'These new facilities will play a major role in enhancing the company's clean energy efforts, and with employees rotating between Gaithersburg and Frederick, X-energy's impact will be felt all throughout the Capital Region.' 'We're excited that X-energy is doubling down on Montgomery County,' said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. 'This expansion is a win for our residents, bringing hundreds of good-paying jobs and strengthening our position as a center for innovation in clean energy and advanced technology. We are committed to supporting industries that help address climate change while creating more opportunities for our highly skilled and diverse workforce. I appreciate Governor Moore's leadership in making sure Maryland remains competitive for these types of transformative projects, and I want to thank X-energy for choosing to keep growing right here in Montgomery County.' "We are thrilled to welcome X-energy's expansion in Frederick. This significant investment strengthens our tech sector and brings valuable job opportunities to our community,' said Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. 'X-energy's innovative work in nuclear reactor and fuel design aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering cutting-edge industries and sustainable growth in Frederick County." 'We are thrilled that X-energy has chosen to remain in Montgomery County,' said Chair of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation Board Elana Fine. 'This is the result of a strong partnership with X-energy, built over many months of close collaboration. Together we aimed to align their growth goals with the unique assets and incentives Montgomery County offers—including the MOVE Grant and the Montgomery County Job Creation Fund. This decision reflects the shared commitment to innovation that defines our business community.' 'We're proud to welcome X-energy's latest expansion here in Frederick County. Their cutting-edge work in advanced energy technology not only strengthens our region's innovation economy but also positions us at the forefront of clean energy solutions,' said Frederick County Director of the Division of Economic Opportunity Lara Fritts. 'This investment underscores our county's commitment to supporting companies that are solving global challenges and creating high-quality jobs for the future.' About X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people around the world. X-energy's simplified, modular, and intrinsically safe SMR design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit or connect with us on X or LinkedIn.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NRC Publishes 18-Month Review Schedule for Xe-100 Construction Permit Application
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-energy Reactor Company, LLC ("X-energy" or the "Company") has received key updates from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC" and the "Commission") regarding the construction permit application for the initial deployment of the Xe-100 advanced reactor. The proposed project is being developed by The Dow Chemical Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Long Mott Energy LLC ("LME"). Citing the completeness and quality of the application, and the effectiveness of pre-application engagements, the NRC published an 18-month review timeline for the Texas Gulf Coast project and will concurrently proceed with its environmental assessment. "The published review schedule marks the next step in demonstrating how the technology we will be deploying with Dow can be efficiently replicated to meet rising power demand," said X-energy CEO J. Clay Sell. "X-energy is proud to be a market leader in commercializing advanced nuclear, and the LME team looks forward to continuing to work closely with the NRC throughout this process to complete a robust and thorough review." Since 2018, X-energy has led and participated in extensive pre-application engagements with NRC staff on the Xe-100 design, TRISO-X fuel, and topical reports covering numerous aspects of the company's technology. Working proactively with NRC staff, X-energy has illustrated how its substantial safety features contribute to and enhance the efficiency, clarity, predictability, and reliability of the regulatory process. X-energy's pioneering Xe-100 high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor and TRISO-X fuel are designed to be among the safest and most reliable clean energy technologies. Because of its ability to produce high-temperature steam and heat for industrial applications, the Xe-100 can uniquely address a broader range of uses and applications, powering processes like manufacturing, natural resource extraction, petroleum refining and hydrogen production. "Our objective is to set a new standard for deploying nuclear at scale, reducing risk and uncertainty for our commercial partners, and demonstrating a stable, well-defined path forward to strengthen and accelerate U.S. energy dominance," added Sell. The Long Mott Energy project is being developed in partnership with U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. The proposed plant at Dow's UCC Seadrift, Texas, site is expected to be the first grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor project deployed to serve an industrial site in North America, providing the site with both power and high-temperature steam. About X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people around the world. X-energy's simplified, modular, and intrinsically safe SMR design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Robert McEntyre240.673.6565inquiries@
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
NRC Publishes 18-Month Review Schedule for Xe-100 Construction Permit Application
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-energy Reactor Company, LLC ('X-energy' or the 'Company') has received key updates from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ('NRC' and the 'Commission') regarding the construction permit application for the initial deployment of the Xe-100 advanced reactor. The proposed project is being developed by The Dow Chemical Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Long Mott Energy LLC ('LME'). Citing the completeness and quality of the application, and the effectiveness of pre-application engagements, the NRC published an 18-month review timeline for the Texas Gulf Coast project and will concurrently proceed with its environmental assessment. X-energy is proud to be a market leader in commercializing advanced nuclear, and the LME team looks forward to continuing to work closely with the NRC throughout this process to complete a robust and thorough review. Share 'The published review schedule marks the next step in demonstrating how the technology we will be deploying with Dow can be efficiently replicated to meet rising power demand,' said X-energy CEO J. Clay Sell. 'X-energy is proud to be a market leader in commercializing advanced nuclear, and the LME team looks forward to continuing to work closely with the NRC throughout this process to complete a robust and thorough review.' Since 2018, X-energy has led and participated in extensive pre-application engagements with NRC staff on the Xe-100 design, TRISO-X fuel, and topical reports covering numerous aspects of the company's technology. Working proactively with NRC staff, X-energy has illustrated how its substantial safety features contribute to and enhance the efficiency, clarity, predictability, and reliability of the regulatory process. X-energy's pioneering Xe-100 high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor and TRISO-X fuel are designed to be among the safest and most reliable clean energy technologies. Because of its ability to produce high-temperature steam and heat for industrial applications, the Xe-100 can uniquely address a broader range of uses and applications, powering processes like manufacturing, natural resource extraction, petroleum refining and hydrogen production. 'Our objective is to set a new standard for deploying nuclear at scale, reducing risk and uncertainty for our commercial partners, and demonstrating a stable, well-defined path forward to strengthen and accelerate U.S. energy dominance,' added Sell. The Long Mott Energy project is being developed in partnership with U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. The proposed plant at Dow's UCC Seadrift, Texas, site is expected to be the first grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor project deployed to serve an industrial site in North America, providing the site with both power and high-temperature steam. About X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people around the world. X-energy's simplified, modular, and intrinsically safe SMR design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Business Wire
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
X-energy Receives ISO-9001 Quality Management System Certification
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC ("X-energy" or the "Company"), a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, announced today that it has received ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system (QMS). ISO 9001 is the globally recognized standard for quality management, providing guidelines that help ensure consistent high-quality service and product delivery across a variety of industries. ISO 9001 helps us build and maintain the highest standard of quality assurance and reinforce a culture of innovation that further demonstrates our continued preparation to reliably deploy our technology at scale. "This certification underscores X-energy's commercial readiness, the industry-leading strength of our team, and the steps we're taking to deploy our technology on time and on budget,' said J. Clay Sell, X-energy's Chief Executive Officer. 'ISO 9001 helps us build and maintain the highest standard of quality assurance and reinforce a culture of innovation that further demonstrates our continued preparation to reliably deploy our technology at scale.' X-energy received certification from Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, following an extensive audit of the company's internal processes for engineering, design, auditing, and surveys for advanced nuclear reactor design and development. The review resulted in an unqualified recommendation for certification, noting a high level of excellence in execution in the company's existing systems, and identifying best practices in the areas of internal auditing, performance monitoring, and management review, where X-energy greatly exceeded baseline requirements. X-energy is advancing its initial Xe-100 plant at Dow Inc.'s UCC Seadrift Operations manufacturing site on the Texas Gulf Coast. Once complete, the plant is expected to provide the site with safe, reliable, and clean power and industrial steam. X-energy is also working with Energy Northwest and Amazon to construct a second Xe-100 plant in Richland, Washington. This project is the first step in a collaboration with Amazon to bring more than five gigawatts of new power projects online by 2039, furthering the company's mission to provide scalable, secure, clean energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy across the U.S. and around the world. About X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people around the world. X-energy's simplified, modular, and intrinsically safe SMR design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Reuters
29-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Texas seeks to become epicenter of advanced nuclear
Summary Surging electricity demand from industries and data centers, as well as a supportive regulatory framework, have lured a spate of nuclear investors to Texas. April 29 - Governor Greg Abbott spelled out his nuclear ambitions for Texas in 2023, when he launched the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group to "position Texas as the national leader on advanced nuclear energy.' The group included advanced nuclear investors, manufacturing companies, state grid operator ERCOT, local policymakers and academia, among others. Their collaboration led to a blueprint unveiled last November that calls for the creation of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Authority, a non-regulatory state entity to coordinate the state's strategic vision for advanced nuclear energy, as well as the Texas Nuclear Energy Fund, which could disburse $2 billion to help finance the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). X-energy CEO Clay Sell said the working group allowed SMR developers to strengthen ties with stakeholders in government, manufacturing, utilities and education, which will help accelerate deployment. 'X-energy believes that building and deploying advanced nuclear facilities in Texas will help push the industry towards scale, reducing costs and timeframe for future deployments by building a robust supply chain, and supportive policy framework for new nuclear technologies,' Sell told Reuters Events. SMR developers first set their eyes on Texas in 2022, when they helped establish the Texas Nuclear Alliance industry association with the goal of turning the Lone Star state into the "nuclear capital of the world." Join us at Reuters Events SMR and Advanced Reactor 2025, and network with over 600 utilities, developers, financiers, technology suppliers and regulators. Several alliance members including X-energy, TerraPower and Last Energy have announced investments in Texas in recent months. In a partnership with chemical manufacturer Dow, X-energy in March said it had filed a construction permit application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas. In what could be the first co-location of a grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor in an industrial site in North America, X-energy's Xe-100 advanced SMR will supply power and steam to a Dow site that manufactures more than 4 billion pounds of chemicals and plastics a year for a variety of applications, including food packaging. 'Seadrift's power and steam demand aligns well with the expected generation from an X-Energy build, allowing Dow's reliability requirements to be met while also leaving a portion of the off-take available to the market,' said Edward Stones, business vice president, Energy and Climate, Dow. 'With additional growth coming to the site and existing energy and steam assets nearing their end-of-life, Dow saw the opportunity to replace end-of-life assets with safe, reliable, lower carbon emissions technology,' Stones told Reuters Events. MAP: US operational nuclear power plant sites TerraPower, an advanced nuclear power company backed by Bill Gates, and Sabey Data Centers, a U.S. data center owner, developer and operator, announced a partnership in January to co-locate SMRs and data centers in the Rocky Mountain states and Texas. 'Texas is a key market for future Natrium plant deployments, and TerraPower is actively exploring multiple siting opportunities across the state,' Jeff Miller, VP of Business Development at TerraPower, told Reuters Events. Texas has a number of energy sites that could potentially offer synergies and existing grid connections to SMR developers. These include two operating nuclear power plant sites – Comanche Peak and South Texas Project, each of which feature two AP-1000 reactors – as well as retired coal plants. Between 2018 and 2020, six coal-burning power plants, totaling 6.4 GW, were shuttered in Texas. Existing nuclear sites offer significant benefits for siting SMRs and preliminary analysis shows there may be room for 60 to 95 GW of new nuclear at existing sites nationwide, the Department of Energy said last year in its Advanced Nuclear Commercial Liftoff report. According to the report, generating costs at multi-unit nuclear plants are 30% cheaper per MWh than single unit plants. 'I'm certain that developers are looking into existing sites and the utilities that are operating these sites are evaluating those capabilities,' Elina Teplinsky, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP told Reuters Events. In addition, four companies have agreed to develop SMRs at the Texas A and M University System RELLIS technology campus. These are Kairos Power and Natura Resources, which are already deploying test reactors at the site, as well as Terrestrial Energy and Aalo Atomics. 'All of the universities in Texas have state of the art facilities, they have great engineering schools, they have a lot of space for demonstrations, they have the right departments and the right students to support these projects,' Teplinsky said. Growing demand States including New York, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, Michigan and Virginia have in recent months announced polices and strategies to attract SMR investments, but Texas has a head start due to its size. Strategies to overcome cost hurdles for new nuclear - download our webinar. Texas, a net energy exporter, already consumes more energy than any other U.S. state, in large part thanks to the industrial sector which accounts for more than half of the state's energy consumption, as well as residential areas – Texas is the second most populous U.S. state after California. ERCOT estimates that electricity demand will nearly double by 2030, with much of that new demand coming from data centers seeking an around-the-clock supply of low-carbon power, which has turned the state into a magnet for SMR investors. The Dallas-Fort metroplex in North Central Texas is home to more than 150 data centers from companies such as Google, Facebook and Verizon, making the area the second largest data center hub in the U.S. after Virginia. CHART: Forecast US data center electricity demand In February, Last Energy announced plans to construct 30 microreactors in Haskell County, in northwest Texas, to serve data center customers across the state. The 20-MW microreactors will be deployed in phases and provide power to data centers as well as the ERCOT grid. 'Last Energy chose to develop in Texas in response to an explosion of demand we've experienced from Texas-based data centre developers in the last year,' a Last Energy spokesperson told Reuters Events. For exclusive nuclear insights, sign up to our newsletter. ERCOT estimates that population growth, new investments from power-hungry industries such as petrochemical plants and refineries, and the need for more heating and cooling during extreme weather events will also drive demand growth in Texas. 'The state's significant heavy manufacturing base and its national leadership in materials production make it uniquely positioned to contribute to the success of the Natrium program,' Miller said. 'Together, these attributes make Texas an ideal location to host the next generation of nuclear energy.' Additional power will be needed to electrify the Permian Basin, the largest oil-producing basin in the U.S., and provide behind-the-meter power for larger manufacturing or desalination facilities, as well as to the ERCOT grid to meet demand from a growing population, said Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance. 'Texas is the fastest growing state in the nation in regard to both individuals and industries, more people, jobs, and more innovation will require more power,' Clay told Reuters Events.
