A modular nuclear reactor could generate power for a Dow Chemical Co. manufacturing facility on the Gulf Coast within the next decade under a potential deal with nuclear technology developer X Energy LLC

A letter of intent (LOI) was signed by Dow and X-energy, as it is known, to consider deploying the nuclear developer’s Xe-100 technology. The unit could provide process heat and power at a Gulf Coast site not yet identified.

“Advanced small modular nuclear technology is going to be a critical tool for Dow’s path to zero-carbon emissions and our ability to drive growth by delivering low-carbon products to our customers,” said Dow CEO Jim Fitterling.

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