BWX Technologies announced Thursday the launch of BWXT Advanced Fuels, LLC, a subsidiary dedicated to the commercialization of advanced nuclear fuel, such as TRISO.

The new entity will pursue partnerships to deliver commercial nuclear fuel for the coming wave of advanced nuclear reactors, a news release states.

BWXT Advanced Fuels focuses on ensuring the availability of BWXT-manufactured nuclear fuel on a commercial scale by leveraging its more than 20 years of experience manufacturing TRISO fuel at its Lynchburg facility.

To accomplish this, BWXT is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities to meet increasing market demand, while creating a framework to establish industry partnerships.

“Given the significant investments, expertise and ready-to-manufacture capabilities in advanced nucle

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