X-energy names global lead of Xe-100 Advanced Small Modular Reactor Industrial Applications

X-energy Names Global Lead of Xe-100 Advanced Small Modular Reactor Industrial Applications

Marcy Sanderson joined the company as Project Director to advance Xe-100 on-grid project opportunities in Canada

“The Xe-100, with its unique advantages, provides a flexible and comprehensive solution for the decarbonization of heavy industries globally.”

Marcy Sanderson, Vice President of Industrial Applications

X-energy is pleased to announce Marcy Sanderson as Vice President of Industrial Applications to advance the Xe-100 small modular reactor (SMR) as a net zero emissions source of heat and power for the global industrial sector.

Ms. Sanderson joined X-energy in 2021 as Project Director, leading a multi-disciplinary technical team for Xe-100 opportunities in Canada. She has played a central role in ensuring the Xe-100’s compliance with engineering and licensing requirements for both Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions. In her expanded position, Ms. Sanderson will lead a cross-cutting team from across all company divisions to focus on the Xe-100’s unique capacity for industrial applications.

“Marcy is a driving force at X-energy, an outstanding leader who works collaboratively with business units and supply partners within and beyond our borders,” said J. Clay Sell, CEO at X-energy. “Her strategic vision, passion and commitment for the far-reaching capabilities of the Xe-100 are invaluable to the company’s efforts to meet the growing world-wide demand for carbon-free power.”

The Xe-100 is a fourth-generation reactor that builds on decades of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) operation, research, and development. It is an 80 MWe unit that generates 200 MWth and 565°C steam, the right fit for industrial process heat applications, hydrogen production, desalination, district heating, and combined heat and power systems. For electricity demands, the reactor is scalable by 80 MWe and optimized as a 320 MWe four-unit power plant, delivering reliable grid-scale power that pairs seamlessly with renewables.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that industrial heat and electricity account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions. And late last year, the UK government announced HTGRs as the technology choice for their advanced reactor program, aiming to accelerate development of this highly flexible and next generation nuclear innovation. 

“The Xe-100, with its unique advantages, provides a flexible and comprehensive solution for the decarbonization of heavy industries globally,” said Ms. Sanderson. “I’m elated about taking on this exciting role and to continue collaborating with the talented members of the X-energy team and at our many partner organizations.”

Known for her strong leadership and interpersonal skills, Ms. Sanderson has forged enduring relationships across the nuclear industry, including with suppliers, customers, utilities and regulatory bodies. She has held several key positions throughout her more than 15-year career in the nuclear industry, notably as Project Director and General Manager for the Bruce Major Component Replacement at SNC-Lavalin, where she oversaw all aspects of the dynamic portfolio. She also spent seven years on OPG’s Darlington Retube and Feeder Replacement Project, finishing her tenure as the Deputy Project Director for Subsequent Units, accountable for the engineering, procurement, quality and construction planning for Darlington Units 3, 1 and 4.

Ms. Sanderson holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science and Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo and is licensed with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Quotes

“The Xe-100 is a uniquely positioned, high-tech solution for the industrial sector in its efforts to decarbonize.  Our technology’s ability to provide extremely high temperature steam cannot be matched by past generations’ nuclear technology.  Fueled by what the U.S. Department of Energy calls ‘the most robust nuclear fuel on earth,’ the reactor can load follow at very high rates, providing customers with incredible flexibility in meeting their industrial heat and energy needs.  I welcome Marcy’s leadership in bringing this capability to market.”

George Vanderheyden, Chief Nuclear Officer and Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations at X-energy.

“Decisions need to be made for deliberate action around the application of the right technology as the world faces the urgency of climate change. Marcy’s appointment provides X-energy and the nuclear industry the strategic leadership needed to take advantage of our unique Xe-100 reactors for the decarbonization of heavy industry. Marcy is a respected leader with a reputation as a collaborator, an important combination as we engage with various industries for this important work.”

Katherine Moshonas Cole, President at X-energy Canada.

About X-energy

X-energy is redefining nuclear energy. We manufacture fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, which makes meltdown impossible and retains the uranium fuel inside. We also design plants that unlock the fuel's energy potential in a process that's as clean as wind or solar. When combined, the result is reliable carbon-free baseload power; produced safely, more affordable than ever before and available anywhere, at any time.

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