BWXT Launches Subsidiary For Commercialisation Of Advanced Nuclear Fuels

US company will also improve existing manufacturing capabilities

BWXT Launches Subsidiary For Commercialisation Of Advanced Nuclear Fuels
BWXT’s Lynchburg nuclear fuel facility in Virginia. Courtesy BWXT.

US-based BWX Technologies (BWXT) has launched BWXT Advanced Fuels, a subsidiary dedicated to the commercialisation of advanced nuclear fuel, such as Triso.

The new entity will pursue partnerships to deliver commercial nuclear fuel for the coming wave of advanced nuclear reactors, a statement said.

“BWXT Advanced Fuels focuses on ensuring the availability of BWXT-manufactured nuclear fuel on a commercial scale by leveraging its more than 20 years of experience manufacturing Triso fuel at its Lynchburg facility,” the statement added.

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