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Study Shows NuScale Power Technology Can Support Profitable, Reliable Power for Chemical Plants
CORVALLIS, Ore., January 12, 2026--NuScale Power released the results of a study, showing NuScale technology can support profitable, reliable power for chemical plants.
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