Patel of Dow reported in May 2024 on Dow's entry into using SMRs to support their enegy needs of the future.
- Safe, Reliable, Zero Emissions Power and Steam Production,
- Replacing site’s existing energy and steam assets with 4 of X-energy’s Xe-100 HTGR reactors,
- Safe design, compact footprint, competitive cost, and enhanced power and steam reliability,
- Supported from U.S. DOE’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (“ARDP”) Cooperative Agreement,
- Emissions reduction of ~440,000 MT CO2/year,
- Preparing to submit Construction Permit applications to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2024,
- Expected to be operational by ~2030
Dow’s Strengths to Support Advanced Nuclear Development
- Dow’s process drives for low capex, meeting financial targets, and driving investments with an acceptable return while maintaining a competitive cost profile,
- Dow personnel are experts at delivering mega projects – engineering, construction, project management, and
- Dow personnel have the desire and business incentive to decarbonize.
Non-negotiables for Industrial Investment in Nuclear Projects
- Timing: Companies will install advanced nuclear to replace end-of-life of existing assets, therefore projects must be delivered on the same timeline of alternatives,
- Budget: Capital cost must be clear, competitive and constant, and
- Fuel assurance: Industrial customers need confidence that fuel supply will enable steady operation and operating cost.
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