NRC, Westinghouse deny involvement in nuclear power project in Butte [Video]

A large holding company detailed for Butte commissioners their plans to build a nuclear energy manufacturing site in Butte earlier this week. NBC Montana fact-checked claims from the project leader and received new reaction from other potential stakeholders.

The federal government and a company reported to be backing the proposal told NBC Montana they have no involvement in the project — after claims to the contrary from the head of the holding company who presented to Butte’s Council of Commissioners on Wednesday.

XGen Holdings chairman Christian Barlow told commissioners about his plans to purchase 160 acres at the business industrial park. Barlow discussed plans to power their own manufacturing of air purifiers and night vision technology in part by building a small-scale nuclear power plant.

FULL STORY: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/holding-companys-claims-rebutted-for-plans-to-build-nuclear-power-plant-in-butte#

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