NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at Tennessee Valley Authority’s Clinch River site
Summary
GE Vernova announces that the NRC has issued the first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at TVA Clinch River, signaling regulatory momentum for advanced nuclear deployment in North America. The press release highlights cross-border regulatory progress and outlines the reactor's deployment pathway within a fleet model, including statements from company executives and next steps for licensing and construction.