Dow's Bold Move: Nuclear Power for Texas Manufacturing

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Could nuclear energy be the key to a clean, sustainable future for manufacturing?
Dow is shifting from natural gas to advanced nuclear reactors, aiming for clean power at its Texas manufacturing facility.,The project, in partnership with X-energy, could eliminate 500,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually.,Once permitted, this could be the first commercial advanced nuclear power plant at a U.S. industrial site.,With rising electricity demands driven by technology, nuclear is seen as a critical component for sustainability.,Dow intends to install four Xe-100 reactors, providing 320 megawatts of electricity and 800 megawatts of thermal power.,The $1.4 billion plan emphasizes safe, cost-effective nuclear energy, aligning with federal energy goals.,If approved, construction could begin soon, with the aim of operation in the early 2030s.,This venture is part of a broader push by corporations, including Amazon, towards renewable and nuclear energy technologies.
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