BWX Technologies announces power to Antares Nuclear Inc.’s reactor

Lynchburg-based BWX Technologies contributed to a big step forward for the Department of Energy through a critical testing milestone on Friday.

BWXT was able to use its nuclear fuel to power a reactor as part of testing from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Project leaders were also able to process a uranium component for fuel compacts using scrap metal.

Senior government and company leaders are calling this a win for national security and commercial energy supply.

“BWXT is delivering leading-edge nuclear products that support the energy dominance goals of our nation, and this milestone underscores that fact. Our skilled workforce, advanced manufacturing technologies and nuclear-qualified supply chain are driving a new generation of reactor demonstrations across the country.”

Rex D. Geveden, BWXT president and chief executive officer