X-energy to work with OPG to advance clean energy technology in Canada
by CM Staff
The two companies will work together to advance the engineering and design work of the Xe-100 small modular reactor
Xe-100 reactor
PHOTO: X-energy
TORONTO — X-energy will be working with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to further advance the engineering and design work of the Xe-100 small modular reactor (SMR) technology for use in Canada.
“It is a privilege to be working with OPG to advance the engineering work in Canada for our Xe-100 design,” says Clay Sell, X-energy’s CEO in a prepared statement. “OPG has demonstrated incredible leadership in advancing reliable and affordable low-carbon power options.”
Ken Hartwick, OPG President and CEO said, “OPG is leveraging more than 50 years of nuclear experience to support the development of carbon-free nuclear technology.” He also stated, “SMRs will play a key role in helping to re-invigorate Ontario’s economy and further support the province and Canada as they work toward meeting their climate change targets of zero-emission electricity.”
According to a company website, the Xe-100 is an 80MWe (scalable to a 320 MWe four-pack) SMR design that can integrate into large, regional electricity systems as a base and load-following source of low-carbon power. The reactor is also ideal for mid-size communities, project sites and other power applications, including district heating.
“We believe the Xe-100 can be a catalyst for building a Canadian SMR industry that will provide global leadership in meeting this country, and the world’s, need for clean and abundant, low-carbon energy,” said Sell. “We look forward to working with OPG and our Canadian nuclear partners to achieve this vision.”
