X-energy invests up to $8 million to expand SGL Carbon nuclear-grade graphite capacity

• X-energy signed a binding agreement with SGL Carbon to double production capacity for NBG-18 nuclear-grade graphite used in the Xe-100 reactor.
• X-energy will invest up to USD 8 million in milestone-based payments for new facilities, equipment upgrades at SGL’s Chedde, France site.
• Expanded French output targets graphite billets for up to eight Xe-100 reactors per year; full execution doubles European NBG-18 capacity by 2030.
• SGL also agreed to expand U.S. machining capacity for billets into graphite blocks, aiming to improve supply continuity for safety-critical components.
• Deal builds on a 10-year supplier framework signed in January 2026, including an initial three-year award valued at over USD 100 million.

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