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X-energy Engages Fluor for Cascade Nuclear Project Engineering

X-energy Engages Fluor for Cascade Nuclear Project Engineering

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ThreatCluster •November 6, 2026 at 17:18 UTC
  • •X-energy has hired Fluor for engineering services on the Cascade nuclear project.
  • •The Cascade facility will initially have four Xe-100 reactors, with room for 12.
  • •This project is part of a broader collaboration with Amazon to increase nuclear capacity.

X-energy has contracted Fluor Corporation to provide engineering and design services for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility near Richland, Washington. This project will feature four Xe-100 reactors, totaling 320 MWe, with the potential for 12 units on site. Fluor's responsibilities include engineering, design development, supply chain management, and project controls. The contract value has not been disclosed. This partnership marks the second nuclear island contract between X-energy and Fluor, following a previous agreement for a project in Texas. The Cascade project is part of a collaboration with Amazon, aiming to deploy 5 GW of nuclear capacity by 2039. X-energy's stock rose 8.4% following the announcement, indicating positive market reception. Energy Northwest is currently in talks with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding construction permits for the facility.

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2026-11-06
Fluor contract announced
X-energy announced Fluor Corporation will provide engineering and design services for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington.
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2026-11-06
X-energy stock increase
Following the announcement of the Fluor contract, X-energy's shares rose by 8.4%.
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Common questions

What is the scope of Fluor's work?
Fluor will provide engineering, design development, supply chain management, and project controls for the Cascade facility.
How many reactors will the Cascade facility have?
The facility will initially feature four Xe-100 reactors, with the capacity to expand to twelve.
What is the significance of this project?
This project is part of X-energy's collaboration with Amazon to deploy 5 GW of nuclear capacity by 2039.