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With federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactor
Why it’s here: Covers a $1 billion DOE award and up to $2.1 billion in ARDP federal funding for X-energy's advanced reactor, plus NRC licensing timeline and cost-overrun questions, all directly tied to US federal energy policy and funding.
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Sep 23Canary MediaWith federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactorDOE will award X-energy $1 billion to design and license the Xe-100, build the TX-1 fuel fabrication facility, and construct its first commercial plant at Dow's Seadrift, Texas site.1 outletEnergy16 linked
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