Dow-Linked Company Seeks Permit for Four-Reactor Texas Plant
Published Date: 5/23/2025
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Long Mott Energy, LLC, part of Dow Chemical, wants to build a new four-reactor power plant in Calhoun County, Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission got their construction permit application on March 31, 2025, and is now sharing this news with the public for feedback. This project could bring big changes to local energy and jobs, with important updates coming soon.
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