BWX Technologies, Inc. announced the arrival of TRISO nuclear fuel for the Project Pele microreactor in collaboration with Idaho National Laboratory, the U.S. Army, and the Department of War’s Strategic Capabilities Office. The microreactor aims to be a 1.5-megawatt transportable system that can fit into four standard shipping containers.

The TRISO nuclear fuel consists of uranium oxycarbide kernels coated with protective ceramic layers, including silicon carbide, designed to withstand extreme heat and radiation. BWX Technologies, Inc. shipped the TRISO fuel to Idaho National Laboratory for prototype testing, with formal testing expected to begin by 2027.

Expanding its service offering, BWX Technologies, Inc. is providing Owner’s Engineer services at Bulgaria’s New Build Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. The project, which includes Laurentis Energy Partners and Canadian Nuclear Partners S.A., is expected to last around 10 years, with the first AP1000 unit set to start electricity production by 2035.

BWX Technologies, Inc. manufactures nuclear steam generators, fuel and handling systems, pressure vessels, reactor components, and storage containers for nuclear fuel and waste. The company operates in the US, Canada, and internationally, offering a range of nuclear-related products and services.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: BWX Technologies (BWXT) Announces the Arrival of TRISO Nuclear Fuel