Dow Advances Nuclear Innovation with Texas Energy Project

In a significant move toward clean energy integration in the industrial sector, Dow has announced plans to build an advanced nuclear power facility in Seadrift, Texas, in collaboration with X-Energy Reactor Company.

The proposed project, named the Long Mott Generating Station, is designed to supply zero-carbon electricity and process steam to support Dow’s Gulf Coast manufacturing operations. If approved, it would mark the first commercial deployment of an advanced nuclear power plant dedicated specifically to serving an industrial site in the United States.

Utilizing X-Energy’s cutting-edge reactor technology, the facility aims to significantly reduce Dow’s carbon footprint, potentially eliminating approximately 500,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. The move is aligned with Dow’s broader sustainability goals and commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

The partnership underscores a growing trend of industrial leaders turning to nuclear energy as a reliable and scalable solution for decarbonizing operations. It also signals strong confidence in next-generation nuclear technologies that offer enhanced safety features, modular construction, and flexible deployment options.

Pending regulatory approval, construction of the Long Mott Generating Station could position Dow as a trailblazer in industrial clean energy adoption, paving the way for similar initiatives across the manufacturing sector.

This development represents a pivotal step in reshaping the U.S. energy landscape by integrating nuclear power into industrial supply chains, contributing to national decarbonization efforts and energy security.