Project Pele, US
Name of the Project
Project Pele.
Location
US.
Project Owner/s
The US Department of Defence (DoD) partnering the US Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Project Description
Project Pele is a mobile microreactor programme that entails the development of small, mobile nuclear reactors as part of a two-step plan towards achieving nuclear power for US armed forces at home and abroad.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Completion of both phases will take 24 months.
Latest Developments
The Pentagon issued three contracts in March 2020. The DoD awarded contracts to BWX Technologies for $13.5-million, Westinghouse Government Services of Washington for $11.9-million, and X-Energy for $14.3-million to begin a two-year design competition for the development of a microreactor.
Following the two-year design period, one of the companies funded may be selected to build and demonstrate a prototype.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
BWX Technologies, Westinghouse Government Services of Washington and X-Energy (individual design work)
Contact Details for Project Information
DoD press operations, tel +1703697 5131.
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