Rolls-Royce SMR to begin regulatory assessment

The announcement is the most significant step yet in securing consent for the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design to operate in the UK. It follows successful completion of the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy’s initial screening process.

The project’s regulators are the Office for Nuclear Regulation, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.

“Entering the GDA assessment process is another major milestone as we head at pace towards our goal of deploying a fleet of SMRs which will produce affordable, low carbon electricity — helping meet future energy demands and reach our net zero targets,” said Tom Samson, Rolls-Royce SMR CEO.

“The UK regulatory process is internationally recognised and respected. We welcome the scrutiny and challenge that goes into the assessment of our nuclear power plant design.”