Geenex eyes Virginia farm for 650 MW small modular reactor

Geenex Power is evaluating farmland along Virginia's James River for a small modular reactor project capable of delivering up to 650 MW to the PJM grid. The Beck Creek Energy Project could create over 200 permanent jobs, with construction tentatively targeted for the early 2030s.

• Preliminary capacity estimate is up to 650 MW, subject to change
• Project could create more than 200 permanent local jobs
• Construction and operation tentatively targeted for early 2030s
• Rezoning application to Amherst County expected in early-mid 2027