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Dow wins nuclear construction permit for Texas manufacturing site
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Fusion42 · 15 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Dow has secured the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's first construction permit in over 50 years for a high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactor using pebble-bed technology at its Texas site, targeting energy delivery in the early 2030s.
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Nuclear energy just became a fresh option for chemical manufacturers in Texas. You can start planning to sell specialised equipment and services for new nuclear projects backed by government programmes.
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