BWXT Innovation Campus opens in Lynchburg, paving the way for nuclear advancements

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) — A major step forward for nuclear innovation is taking place in Lynchburg. BWXT has officially opened its new Innovation Campus-designed to push the boundaries of nuclear technology.

It started with a question —what if nuclear reactors could be designed and built in a better way? What if nuclear technology could be safer, more efficient, and more reliable for the future? BWXT believes it has the answer, and it’s happening right in Lynchburg.

Governor Youngkin has been a strong advocate for Virginia taking the lead in advanced nuclear technology.

“This is a great place to bring together incredible capabilities, a fabulous workforce, in a state that is known for being the most business-friendly in America,” said Governor Youngkin.

The BWXT Innovation Campus is more than just a research facility—it’s a hub for developing advanced nuclear reactors and fuels. These systems aren’t just for energy; they’re being designed for space missions, national defense, and even new solutions for clean, sustainable power.

“What happened today was the realization of a dream that we’ve had for a number of years to create an innovation hub for BWXT. We have manufacturing plants all across the US, all across Canada, even in the UK, but we wanted a place where we could develop and advance nuclear technology for novel applications and for particularly challenging problems,” said Rex Geveden, President & CEO BWXT.

BWXT’s work also touches global security. These reactors could help power military operations, support NASA’s space exploration, and even help keep peace throughout the world by ensuring stable energy sources.

“Energy security is what we’re focusing on providing national security and looking into the future and how these nuclear products that are being built up here in Lynchburg can be deployed in the United States and worldwide,” said Joe Miller, President BWXT.

Using artificial intelligence and advanced data technology, BWXT is developing next-generation nuclear fuels and reactors—technology that could reshape the global energy landscape.

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