U.S. Nuclear Energy Expansion and Fluor’s Key Role
The U.S. government is implementing a significant expansion of its nuclear energy capacity, aiming to quadruple it to 400 gigawatts (GW) and have 10 large reactors under construction by 2030. This initiative includes investments in advanced nuclear technologies, as well as grants for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactor technologies.
Fluor, a global engineering and construction company, is emerging as a pivotal partner in this transformation. Recently, Fluor signed a contract with X-Energy to assist in its advanced nuclear project in Texas at Dow’s UCC Seadrift Operations. This project will deploy four 80-megawatt small modular reactor units and is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.
Fluor’s history in nuclear projects includes early investments in NuScale Power and involvement in the RoPower project in Romania, positioning it as a trusted EPC contractor. By taking on planning and feasibility assessments, Fluor is well-positioned to generate revenue early in the nuclear buildout phase, ahead of the operational launch of these energy facilities.
