The GEH BWRX-300 is a 300MW boiling water reactor with a design life of 60 years. It is one of several SMR designs currently going through Great British Nuclear’s (GBN) ongoing selection competition.
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According to GEH, the addition of Boccard and Cavendish Nuclear will strengthen the UK case for the BWRX-300, particularly in terms of regulation and supply chain expertise. GEH already has MOUs in place with Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs and Laing O’Rourke.
The first commercial BWRX-300 unit is scheduled to come online in Canada just outside Toronto at Darlington in 2029, where GEH is developing the project with Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
“These MoUs with Boccard and Cavendish Nuclear strengthen our commitment to working with the UK nuclear supply chain to deliver our BWRX-300 SMR technology in the UK,” said Andy Champ, GE Hitachi UK country lead.
“By combining their expertise with our extensive experience working in partnership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on the Darlington project in Canada, we're well positioned to reliably deliver this technology for the best value for money. We look forward to continuing our work with both the supply chain and GBN to make nuclear energy a key enabler of Britain's clean energy future.”
GEH said the Darlington project is anticipated to be the first commercial SMR in the G7. Early site preparation work has been completed, with construction of the first unit expected to start later this year, pending regulatory approval. A total of four 300MW units are planned for the Darlington site.
In the UK, the MOU with Cavendish Nuclear - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International – builds on existing work being delivered under the UK government’s Future Nuclear Enabling Fund (FNEF) as well as work on regulatory approval of the BWRX-300 through the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process.
“Cavendish Nuclear is delighted to continue to deepen our relationship with GEH; building on our current manufacturing studies to underpin credible UK supply chain options for the Reactor Pressure Vessel and other key components,” said Mick Gornall, Cavendish Nuclear managing director.
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