BWX Technologies Begins Fabrication of Pele Microreactor Core for Department of Defense

BWX Technologies has started fabricating the reactor core for the Pele microreactor, a 1.5-megawatt demonstration microreactor designed for the Department of Defense. The project, expected to produce electricity by 2028, utilizes TRISO fuel and has key partners Rolls-Royce and Northrop Grumman. While the project offers opportunities for BWXT in the defense and energy sectors, investors should be mindful of regulatory risks and intellectual property protection. The development of the Pele microreactor positions BWXT at the forefront of innovative nuclear technology.