A local nuclear reactor and fuel company is planning a significant expansion in two Maryland counties.
X-energy, a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel technology for clean energy generation, is moving its headquarters to a new facility in Gaithersburg. The company currently has 260 full-time employees on site and plans to create approximately 525 new jobs over the next few years.
Additionally, X-energy is expanding with a second site in Frederick. The company, which currently operates a Plant Support Center in the county, is opening its first fully integrated test and training facility nearby. The new site will host non-nuclear testing and prototyping of critical reactor components to ensure safety before manufacturing and deployment.
“X-energy was founded in Maryland, and we are proud to call this state our home as we enter a period of unprecedented growth. We look forward to working with Governor Moore and his team to build on the state’s long history of nuclear innovation by making Maryland a national leader in next-generation nuclear technology.”
X-energy Chief Executive Officer J. Clay Sell
The 90,000 square-foot testing facility in Frederick will train reactor operators and maintenance technicians using a state-of-the-art, full-scale plant control room simulator. These investments in Maryland will help the company’s overall mission in partnering with major megaproject developers and hyperscalers to deliver clean, reliable energy at scale.
“While X-energy works to power our future, we will work hand in hand to make sure all Marylanders feel the benefits of clean energy for years to come and enhance our competitive edge across the region,” said Governor Wes Moore.
“These new facilities will play a major role in enhancing the company’s clean energy efforts, and with employees rotating between Gaithersburg and Frederick, X-energy’s impact will be felt all throughout the Capital Region,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker, Jr.
