Geenex Power Proposes Small Modular Reactor Project in Amherst County, Virginia
Developer Geenex Power has revealed the proposed location for its Beck Creek Energy project, a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) intended to generate up to 650 megawatts of power. The project is slated for an approximately 250-acre property in eastern…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 8, 2026 — Geenex Power, a developer, has identified a potential site for its Beck Creek Energy project, which plans to utilize a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology. The proposed facility is intended to produce electricity with a capacity of up to 650 megawatts.
The chosen location for the Beck Creek Energy project is an approximately 250-acre parcel situated in the eastern part of Amherst County, Virginia. This site is specifically located between Joshua Falls Road and a section of the James River. The area is also proximate to Appalachian Power’s Joshua Falls electric substation.
Details regarding the specific timeline for project development, regulatory approvals, or the anticipated construction start date were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name or names involved in the project development were also not specified. Furthermore, information concerning the expected operational start date or the full scope of community engagement was not detailed in the provided summary.
Small modular reactors are a form of nuclear reactor technology that are smaller than conventional large-scale reactors and are designed to be manufactured off-site and then transported to a power plant site. Proponents suggest SMRs could offer advantages in terms of cost, construction time, and safety features compared to larger, traditional nuclear power plants.
The specific reactor model Geenex Power intends to deploy was not disclosed in the available information. The summary also did not include details on potential environmental impact studies, public hearings, or the permit process required for such a facility to proceed. The projected economic impact or job creation associated with the Beck Creek Energy project was also not provided.
The Beck Creek Energy project represents one of several potential SMR initiatives being explored across the United States. The summary provided focuses solely on the developer’s proposed location and the intended generating capacity of the facility, with further details on the project’s lifecycle or operational plans not being publicly available at this time.
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