SGL Carbon and X-energy announce capacity expansion for Nuclear-Grade Graphite

SGL Carbon and X-energy have agreed to double SGL Carbon's production capacity for nuclear-grade graphite, a critical material for X-energy’s Xe-100 reactors. The expansion supports the nuclear supply chain and involves investment in European and U.S. manufacturing facilities, aiming to enable up to eight new reactors annually and bolster manufacturing readiness.

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