Will NuScale Power build a small modular reactor in Romania?

NuScale Power of the USA and Romanian national nuclear company Nuclearelectrica plan to construct a NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) plant in Romania by 2028.

Will Romania have a small modular nuclear reactor?

Romania will be the first country outside of the US to have small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology. A fraction of the size of regular reactors and designed so that systems can be pre-assembled in a factory, SMRs can produce a large amount of low-carbon energy.

What is a NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) project?

The collaboration between Nuclearelectrica, RoPower Nuclear, Nova Power & Gas (part of the E-INFRA group), Fluor, Samsung C&T Corporation and Sargent & Lundy will facilitate the development and deployment of NuScale small modular reactor (SMR) power plants in Romania, capitalizing on the expertise of these companies in the field of nuclear energy.

Who owns NuScale SMR power plants in Romania?

As well as Nuclearelectrica, RoPower Nuclear, Nova Power & Gas (part of the E-INFRA group and joint owner of RoPower) and Fluor, Samsung C&T Corporation and Sargent & Lundy are also involved in works to facilitate the development and deployment of NuScale SMR power plants in Romania.

What is a small modular reactor?

DESCRIPTION Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have an installed capacity of up to 300 Mwe/reactor, which means approximately a third of the capacity of a gigawatt reactor. A small modular reactor from NuScale has an installed capacity of 77 Mwe and can be used in plants of 4, 6 or 12 modules, as needed.

Will Romania deploy the first SMR power plant in Europe?

“ I salute and support the new steps for deploying in Romania the first SMR power plant in Europe, achieved now by the launch of the project company RoPower Nuclear and the signing of the shareholders declaration by the two companies, Nuclearelectrica & Nova Power & Gas.