ROCKVILLE, Md., August 26, 2024 – X-energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy” or the “Company”), a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, today announced the appointment of Robert M. Taylor as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing. With nearly three decades of experience in the nuclear energy sector, Taylor will oversee the company’s global licensing strategy and the execution of all nuclear regulatory-related activities and milestones.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rob to the X-energy team,” said J. Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy. “His extensive experience working with industry and his deep understanding of nuclear safety and nuclear regulatory processes will be invaluable as we continue to bring our technology to the marketplace. Rob’s appointment underscores our commitment to regulatory excellence and our vision of leading the nuclear industry with the highest standards.”
Taylor joins X-energy after a distinguished career with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”), where he served in several high-impact roles. Most recently, he led a team of 200 engineers, scientists, and project managers as Deputy Office Director for New Reactors in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, playing a key role in developing and implementing licensing frameworks for advanced nuclear reactors. His comprehensive understanding of the nuclear industry's technical and regulatory aspects will be instrumental in guiding X-energy’s nuclear regulatory strategy as the company continues to pursue further commercial opportunities.
“X-energy has such a bold and innovative vision for the future, and I am honored to join the team at this crucial time for the nuclear energy sector and the company,” said Taylor. “I believe advanced nuclear is uniquely poised to play a critical role in the fight against climate change and achieving our clean energy goals throughout the world. X-energy will be a major driver of new nuclear deployments, and I look forward to working with the team to safely bring X-energy’s cutting-edge technologies to market.”
Prior to joining the NRC, Taylor trained U.S. Navy personnel to operate submarine nuclear reactors. He holds master's and bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering from West Virginia University.
About X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC
X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, is a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation that is redefining the nuclear energy industry through its development of safer and more efficient advanced small modular nuclear reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon and affordable energy to people
around the world. X-energy’s simplified, modular, and intrinsically safe SMR design expands applications and markets for deployment of nuclear technology and drives enhanced safety, lower cost and faster construction timelines when compared with other SMRs and conventional nuclear. For more information, visit X-energy.com or connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.