Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Rolls-Royce wins shortlisting to provide UK’s next-generation nuclear power

Rolls-Royce SMR has been shortlisted in the Government’s competition to select and contract providers of Small Modular Reactor technology.

The announcement by Great British Nuclear names Rolls-Royce SMR – alongside three international SMR vendors – and confirms that Rolls-Royce SMR will be invited to negotiate with GBN on the deployment of UK units.

Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce SMR CEO, said: “Rolls-Royce SMR is the UK’s only SMR company and is already 18 months ahead of competitors in the regulatory approvals process. Today’s news that we will progress to formal negotiation with GBN will help us to maintain this important first-mover advantage.

“Rolls-Royce SMR has been chosen by the Czech Republic to deploy a fleet of SMRs and is in the final two in Sweden’s SMR selection process. Success in the UK will further strengthen our position as the leading SMR company and ensure the UK is able to capitalise on this transformational opportunity for the domestic supply chain.”

The Czech Republic announcement came only days before the UK Government decision, and t’s said that reaching a successful outcome in the GBN selection process, at pace, will enable immediate investment in the UK supply chain, create jobs and deliver the long-term energy secure and low-carbon future that the country needs.

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