{"id":988332,"date":"2026-08-03T08:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/x-energy-sgl-carbon-announce-capacity-expansion-for-nuclear-grade-graphite\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T08:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:57:26","slug":"x-energy-sgl-carbon-announce-capacity-expansion-for-nuclear-grade-graphite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/x-energy-sgl-carbon-announce-capacity-expansion-for-nuclear-grade-graphite\/","title":{"rendered":"X-energy, SGL Carbon Announce Capacity Expansion for Nuclear-Grade Graphite"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <em>Increases Manufacturing Capacity for Long-Lead Material<\/em>\n        <\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">\n          <em>Doubles EU Supply Chain for Graphite Billet Production<\/em>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug.  03, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=pVVoi8z5OqGBPapcz53G_Qo7C1Z-wODuMacVbyqqAhiM8vgiy3XJorI4pRU09sOmdGC4VhI-ITs5GY6m9WHbdA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">X-Energy, Inc.<\/a> (Nasdaq: XE) (\u201cX-energy\u201d or \u201cthe Company\u201d), a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=N8QdPIeFg_0v7Fi8hWo4-i69qSWYsd-Ucpoq32FFJfJurqYGu7vVZyqV7sGeTdbsHwUaFC_qXF05YGT8L5qE8g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SGL Carbon<\/a> (\u201cSGL\u201d) today announced a binding agreement to double SGL\u2019s production capacity for medium-grain isotropic graphite (\u201cNBG-18\u201d), a specialized material central to X-energy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=A7jdhA6eRFIcUHaCSCtRDQL1Ycj7D9zsN7EeCqBld1CiXestRszTP7g-wboMWh2wTF51GrsxnUzmoAkZxBAd7cyYOKdZaew62K5JOSVXpp1QDU5xK_DPL61_Dbj2xQuM8TMl2KKElgBRXsON5UBW8w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor<\/a> (\u201cHTGR\u201d). X-energy and SGL\u2019s (together, the \u201cCompanies\u201d) agreement would expand the supply chain for a critical long-lead material, supporting execution of X-energy\u2019s 11+ GW commercial pipeline.<\/p>\n<p>Under the agreement, X-energy will invest up to $8 million in milestone-based payments to support new facilities and equipment upgrades at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=aqO53adG5zWo8anvXZtEh0yPqIqFlXUQVwgBHwJDSqjlcZnbG4N_uAqMFq5WNUKLxuQ1cAihP7ugx8TodF4AAZzfuO9CD9GXYM31w8uKCNannBuRCDoLozM34zrrilkUjXt-DnToNoMTplBj0CA7pQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">SGL\u2019s site in Chedde, France<\/a>, enabling the facility to produce graphite billets for up to 8 new Xe-100 reactors per year. SGL has concurrently agreed to expand U.S. capacity for machining of billets into graphite blocks, helping to ensure greater supply chain continuity for a safety-critical material. Full execution would double European manufacturing capacity for NBG-18 by 2030, with additional capacity investments under consideration across multiple regions to further debottleneck initial billet production.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion builds on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=0Ye4VHUStPJ-nGCu_preRw3OUgewJNBYYKwpC8JDGR02Cmd6vDtn7TRfqq2cC_UQk5RpourGChq0oVEasvO1714t0SKMjCQGlLVbm4SQLrrUVikijfCpCTcjNUQ90fgwWcs5_4gNX7ASAkyXMpeNAsmEHlorw1jq3dyOnonC3c96ExFzp-HMGeaQbNcD9ArF5nCxSPMlat1n0SPel3rJMyGuXCB3tjTUaDctZlkxIXMV1M_aoHSnrBOSRk8-GX06b9FnoPkoH6YTvI26QZBzcQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">10-year Supplier Framework Agreement established in January 2026<\/a>, which included an initial three-year award valued at over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=7wVdIilPVcMWEn3FpMTYsWvZ3v4C0k8e6aTAMt7bhc2PqU1Zqu8MO5fZ5mUPvKnSH6wi9gFLXKiW9YU8AId3pHU961IzHHD3ldZSAle8YsPzR76wUp71kRebIC_PzcrZ4ZKJPYP2dDOm9vljDGn6kirRfjCy6U_b7Wy0wPc4EmdxyXc3Lrfhak7PjrQYUHBn7oTyjBiJfG7ZmuKLpvwrabBaMfwnXDcXVffRbiGf5-3UyyGp48dDR_tIA8NYpob_w6Xka-1b2QT7tXpTP2lMEA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">$100 million for X-energy\u2019s first commercial projects<\/a>. The first NBG-18 billets produced in France under this award have since been shipped to SGL facilities in the United States for machining into components. This follows a successful prototyping campaign which began earlier this year, consisting of non-nuclear testing and validation at X-energy\u2019s Technology Advancement Center (XTAC) in Frederick, Maryland in advance of final production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCommercializing new nuclear at scale rests first and foremost on our ability to significantly expand the nuclear supply chain, a challenge that extends beyond any one company, supplier, or nation,\u201d said J. Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy. \u201cWe look forward to driving this work forward with SGL, and to engaging with potential partners who share our bold vision for a robust, resilient, U.S. and allied nuclear supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy jointly expanding our production capacity for nuclear-grade graphite, we are reinforcing the importance of our partnership and ensuring reliable supply to X-energy. For SGL Carbon, this agreement is a strategically important step that strengthens our position in the highly specialized growth market for nuclear-grade graphite, underscores the importance of our graphite expertise for safety-critical applications, and opens up attractive opportunities for further growth,\u201d said Andreas Klein, CEO of SGL Carbon.<\/p>\n<p>NBG-18 is a nuclear-grade graphite central to the Xe-100 design, functioning as a neutron moderator and a structural component of the pebble-bed core. The material was first developed for South Africa&#8217;s Pebble Bed Modular Reactor program, and later the U.S. Department of Energy&#8217;s (\u201cDOE\u201d) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=MLBS_sS0dCiOj9GqJHnPm0z6A8IzTv1YdEHv0AiSCHmBmaG4yff2-QpiVlLYVcwAY_228361IpzVb4sOxzWQu1bzvNrl93Jk-g3d60ttLyCdLGoI5N4rTrjVengLPCsi4CdbGHXfBFNGSNwxzqs0Cmzowbc_7UJ442jP4ZWtEuFCtlUADmoXVBQJ8N990Im8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Next Generation Nuclear Plant<\/a> project, two direct predecessors to X-energy\u2019s Xe-100. Through these and X-energy\u2019s own initiatives, NBG-18 has undergone extensive qualification work for commercial nuclear operation, gathering operational data that helps to validate the material\u2019s performance over decades of high-temperature operation.<\/p>\n<p>Initial NBG-18 production is intended to support X-energy\u2019s first commercial deployment of the Xe-100, a proposed four-unit plant in partnership with Dow (NYSE: DOW) under the DOE\u2019s Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, with additional capacity secured for follow-on projects to support manufacturing readiness for safety-critical, long-lead materials. X-energy and SGL\u2019s partnership is part of a growing, diversified portfolio of experienced suppliers supporting Xe-100 deployment, as well as the continued development of a global industrial supply chain capable of advancing fleet-scale deployment.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About X-energy<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>X-energy, Inc. is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology designed to establish a new standard in clean, safe, reliable energy. X-energy&#8217;s intrinsically safe Xe-100 high-temperature gas reactor and TRISO-X particle fuel expand applications for nuclear technology, with commercial projects underway with Dow, Amazon, and Centrica across grid, industrial, and AI applications. Together, X-energy&#8217;s technology drives enhanced safety, lower cost, faster construction timelines, and scalable deployment when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About SGL Carbon<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>SGL Carbon is a technology-based company and one of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of carbon-based solutions. Its materials and products made from specialty graphite, high-performance fibers, and composite materials serve the most demanding applications in many industries that are shaping the future: mobility, semiconductor technology, LEDs, energy generation, aerospace, and fuel cell manufacturing. SGL Carbon also develops forward-looking and reliable solutions for the chemical industry and other numerous industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about SGL Carbon can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=FtQbOhebsd-86q38SCV4vCSJLWAVpT0m09WcJkIhFdEghm7jsWLKbexUfTte7Gdc5MLWvWLXvAu86MMTom4SANDFBdUZm91G2mqLSmISP3UoyCLODxHoVOvr5UPYCnrj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.sglcarbon.com\/presse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong>|<br \/>This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding X-energy&#8217;s business, including, but not limited to, statements regarding its expectations with respect to the benefits of X-energy and SGL\u2019s expanded partnership, the ability to provide continuity in the supply chain and secure supply and expectations regarding annual production. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors. You should not rely on such forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. More information about potential risks and uncertainties that could affect X-energy&#8217;s business and financial results is more fully detailed under the caption &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221; in X-energy&#8217;s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is available on X-energy&#8217;s Investor Relations website at https:\/\/investors.x-energy.com\/ and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. X-energy undertakes no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Robert McEntyre, Corporate Communications<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=7JNFalFePDbjqeIH_u1w2AA3X3AWxO0_3ORYaTK2_Bs66wzDp6YSbyRTHm1_Mgnx9dPQPgR7mdrGuV8c7c1oOY4GbRh3Ad0Ppnph7WMxmyw=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">media@x-energy.com<\/a><br \/>+1 240.673.6565<\/p>\n<p>Patricia Gil, Investor Relations<br \/>+1 301.558.3040<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=nA_GtiiOttwosPqvRCuFx8mriPGOHaq3FI-ag9MArActOLC09_6WWJrjFJ71GInUusTHQparZ087cXUojmsSiapVSsbyk_12GltBMHNxGdQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">investors@x-energy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTgwMjM5NiM3NzU1MDkyIzIzMDk3OTk=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YmVhYTU3YTEtMGI3NC00OGZjLWE4OTQtOWMyYzY3ZmJjMjM1LTEzMjEzNDktMjAyNi0wOC0wMy1lbg==\/tiny\/X-Energy-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Increases Manufacturing Capacity for Long-Lead Material Doubles EU Supply Chain for Graphite Billet Production ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; X-Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: XE) (\u201cX-energy\u201d or \u201cthe Company\u201d), a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, and SGL Carbon (\u201cSGL\u201d) today announced a binding agreement to double SGL\u2019s production capacity for medium-grain isotropic graphite (\u201cNBG-18\u201d), a specialized material central to X-energy\u2019s Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (\u201cHTGR\u201d). X-energy and SGL\u2019s (together, the \u201cCompanies\u201d) agreement would expand the supply chain for a critical long-lead material, supporting execution of X-energy\u2019s 11+ GW commercial pipeline. Under the agreement, X-energy will invest up to $8 million in milestone-based payments to support new facilities and equipment upgrades at SGL\u2019s site in Chedde, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/x-energy-sgl-carbon-announce-capacity-expansion-for-nuclear-grade-graphite\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;X-energy, SGL Carbon Announce Capacity Expansion for Nuclear-Grade Graphite&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-988332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>X-energy, SGL Carbon Announce Capacity Expansion for Nuclear-Grade Graphite - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/x-energy-sgl-carbon-announce-capacity-expansion-for-nuclear-grade-graphite\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"X-energy, SGL Carbon Announce Capacity Expansion for Nuclear-Grade Graphite - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Increases Manufacturing Capacity for Long-Lead Material Doubles EU Supply Chain for Graphite Billet Production ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; X-Energy, Inc. 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(Nasdaq: XE) (\u201cX-energy\u201d or \u201cthe Company\u201d), a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology, and SGL Carbon (\u201cSGL\u201d) today announced a binding agreement to double SGL\u2019s production capacity for medium-grain isotropic graphite (\u201cNBG-18\u201d), a specialized material central to X-energy\u2019s Xe-100 high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (\u201cHTGR\u201d). X-energy and SGL\u2019s (together, the \u201cCompanies\u201d) agreement would expand the supply chain for a critical long-lead material, supporting execution of X-energy\u2019s 11+ GW commercial pipeline. 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