# Another novel nuclear project gets green light to start construction

Source: [Canary Media](https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/nuclear/novel-nuclear-project-green-light-construction) · 2026-11-10 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/another-novel-nuclear-project-gets-green-light-to-start-construction-63c643ace00c3e01
Kind: policy · Impact: medium

## In brief

- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a joint application by X-energy and Dow Chemical to build four Xe-100 advanced nuclear reactors.
- The reactors are to be built at a Texas industrial site.
- The approval clears the project to begin construction.

## Why it matters

It is another regulatory milestone for novel reactor designs moving from licensing to construction in the United States, which is a test of the NRC's review process for advanced reactors.

## Versions

- Xe-100

## Timeline

- 2026-11-09: NRC approved the joint application by X-energy and Dow Chemical to construct four Xe-100 reactors in Texas

## Coverage

- [Another novel nuclear project gets green light to start construction](https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/nuclear/novel-nuclear-project-green-light-construction) — Canary Media, 2026-11-10

Tags: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, regulation, small modular reactors, texas

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