From Texastribune · · 40s
Dow Gets Nuclear Reactor Permit in Texas
Dow's new nuclear reactors get Texas approval for construction.
In brief
Dow's new nuclear reactors get Texas approval for construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved four advanced nuclear reactors at Dow's Long Mott Generating Station in Texas. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approval
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a permit for construction of four next-generation nuclear reactors at a petrochemical complex on the rural Gulf Coast of Texas.
Dow and X-energy Project
The Long Mott Generating Station, developed by chemical giant Dow and nuclear startup X-energy, is one of two flagship projects selected by the U.S. Energy Department in 2020 for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.
Texas Nuclear Momentum
Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors.
What it means
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved four advanced nuclear reactors at Dow's Long Mott Generating Station in Texas.
