With federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactor

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With federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactor

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The Department of Energy awarded one billion dollars to X-energy for its advanced reactor project in Texas. The Amazon-backed startup will use the federal funds to deploy its novel Xe-100 reactors at a Dow Chemical facility by the early 2030s.

The project relies on high-temperature gas-cooled technology and specialized TRISO fuel to supply carbon-free power and industrial heat. While federal funding helps offset high initial costs, the nascent industry must overcome strict regulatory reviews and budget pressures to prove commercial viability.

The Amazon-backed firm is aiming to build up to 144 of its novel Xe-100 reactors as the U.S. government seeks to revitalize an industry beset by rising...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright addresses employees at Idaho National Laboratory on a June 2026 visit celebrating recent advancements in nuclear energy. (Natalie Behring/Getty Images)

The federal government has thrown its weight into reviving America's long-stagnant nuclear industry, and X-energy's first-of-a-kind reactor project is among the biggest beneficiaries so far.

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