Ep 160: Eben Mulder, X Energy

In this episode, we discuss...


The role of the Atomic Energy Corporation in South Africa’s
nuclear development

System challenges of dramatically scaling nuclear technology

Innovative nuclear solutions to service the vast population
differences in South Africa

Germany’s role in educating and supporting South Africa’s
pebble-bed nuclear reactor

Groundbreaking postgraduate nuclear programs Mulder founded
at North-West University

X Energy’s mission to commercially establish pebble-bed
reactor technology and spread it throughout the world

Challenges of obtaining clientele and licensing for new
nuclear technology

Evolution of the pebble-bed nuclear reactor and the energy
potential it can bring to the U.S. electrical grid