Xe-100 (X-energy / Dow)
Planned for deployment at a Dow chemical facility in Seadrift, Texas, USA, the Xe-100 by X-energy is a high-temperature gas-cooled small modular reactor (SMR) with a net capacity of 80 MWe. This project is significant for its focus on industrial energy applications, supporting decarbonization in man
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Xe-100 (X-energy / Dow)
Status: PLANNED Category: SMR Country: USA USA Type: HTGR-SMR HTGR-SMR Capacity: 80 MWe
Overview
Planned for deployment at a Dow chemical facility in Seadrift, Texas, USA, the Xe-100 by X-energy is a high-temperature gas-cooled small modular reactor (SMR) with a net capacity of 80 MWe. This project is significant for its focus on industrial energy applications, supporting decarbonization in manufacturing. Currently in the planning phase, it aims to showcase the versatility of SMRs in civilian energy systems.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- X-energy Official Website — Official site of X-energy, the developer of the Xe-100 reactor, with details on the project and technology.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Overview of nuclear power in the USA, including information on advanced reactor projects like the Xe-100.
- World Nuclear News - X-energy and Dow Collaboration [UNVERIFIED] — Article detailing the collaboration between Dow and X-energy for the Xe-100 deployment at Seadrift, Texas.
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Power Reactor List — General NRC page for power reactors in the USA, relevant for regulatory context on advanced reactors like the Xe-100.
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