X-energy Xe-100 reactor enters UK regulatory review process

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Centrica, X-energy Advance Nuclear Plans as UK Regulators to Begin Design Review for Xe-100

September 15, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

On the one-year anniversary of the Centrica X-energy partnership being signed, the UK Government has directed regulators to accept the X-energy Xe-100 Advanced Modular reactor into the Generic Design Assessment, marking a significant step toward UK commercial licensing. Under their partnership, the companies intend to deploy up to 6 GW of new nuclear capacity in the UK (10-20 Xe-100 power stations depending on size of each installation).

LONDON, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centrica plc ("Centrica") and X-Energy,... More