New group aims to start construction on advanced nuclear reactors in Texas
In Texas, KVUE reported that researchers, environmental groups, electricity-related businesses and technology companies have filed a request to join the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group.
According to the report, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) requested that anyone interested in participating fill out a questionnaire listing availability to meet, technological capabilities, current industry role, any partnerships which would benefit from Advanced Nuclear and any history of other state/federal working groups.
As of Thursday, PUC filings include responses from University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering associate professor Derek Haas, PhD, chemical company Celanese, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Power industry companies also expressed interest including, South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc., Entergy Texas, Vistra Corp., CPS Energy, Last Energy, Xcel Energy, Constellation Energy Generation, X-energy, El Paso Electric and American Electric Power. Meanwhile, oil and gas companies with filings include Dow, Enchanted Rock and Marathon Petroleum Company.
“It is of utmost importance that everyone understands that there are two overarching goals for this working group and its members, when selected. The final report and recommendations to the Governor are for the good of the State, not any individual participant. Secondly, that all recommendations look through the lens of protecting Texas citizens and ensuring their safety,” PUC Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty said.
