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Srinivasa Reddy Kandi: X-energy Raises $1B in IPO as Data Center Power Demand Fuels Nuclear Growth

April, 25, 2026-01:02

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X-energy Raises $1B in IPO as Data Center Power Demand Fuels Nuclear Growth:

X-energy has successfully raised $1 billion through its initial public offering, exceeding expectations after selling 44.3 million shares at $23 each—well above its projected price range of $16 to $19. The company had initially aimed to raise around $800 million. Its shares are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol XE.

The company focuses on developing small modular reactors (SMRs) designed to generate electricity and provide industrial heat. X-energy has already secured key partnerships, including an agreement with Dow to supply power and heat to a Texas-based facility, and another with Amazon to deliver up to 5 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2039. Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund also participated as a lead investor in one of X-energy’s funding rounds.

Growing electricity demand—particularly from energy-intensive data centers—has been a major driver behind renewed interest in nuclear startups like X-energy, as industries increasingly shift toward electrification.

X-energy’s Xe-100 reactors are designed to produce around 80 megawatts of power each. These reactors use helium gas cooling and a unique fuel system composed of small spherical “pebbles” containing TRISO fuel. This advanced fuel type, made with uranium cores encased in carbon and silicon layers, is engineered for enhanced safety, capable of withstanding higher temperatures and reducing the risk of meltdown compared to traditional nuclear fuel designs.

Author: Kandi Srinivasa Reddy, Srinivasa Reddy Kandi, #KandiSrinivasaReddy, #SrinivasaReddyKandi