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X-energy forms partnership with Talen Energy to assess Xe-100 deployment
X-energy announced Thursday that it has signed a letter of intent with Talen Energy to assess the deployment of X-energy’s Xe-100 reactor in Pennsylvania and throughout the market area of the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization. That area, where the companies intend to explore the deployment of at least three four-unit Xe-100 power plants, includes several states in the eastern United States, from New Jersey to Illinois.
August 27, 2025|11:00AM–12:00PM (12:00–1:00PM EDT)
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Offshore and floating nuclear power plants are being considered a viable clean energy option for providing reliable power at sea, with the prospects of providing even faster voyages.
However, marine transport and nuclear energy both have their own unique security challenges that are systematically addressed by various international and country-specific standards, as well as, regulatory frameworks.
Marc Fialkoff
Nuclear Security Research Staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mayir Mamtimin
Project Support - Nuclear SME, American Bureau of Shipping
Sanjana Shashikumar
Senior Regulatory Analyst, CORE POWER
Jez Sims
Technical Authority Nuclear - Marine and Offshore, Lloyd's Register
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Srijan LLC
