Blykalla will proceed with the next phase of planning for a small modular reactor park in Norrsundet, Gävle, Sweden. The company aims to initiate the permitting process in 2026, following initial assessments confirming that the site offers suitable conditions for fossil-free energy production. The proposed park is envisioned to consist of six of Blykalla’s lead-cooled … Read more
Rolls-Royce SMR has welcomed the decision by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP, to provide regulatory justification for the Rolls‑Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design – the first SMR to receive this approval in the UK. Regulatory justification is an important step in the approvals process for new … Read more
The European Commission has today presented a strategy to accelerate the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) (COM/2026/117) in Europe. SMRs and AMRs are innovative nuclear technologies that have the potential to contribute to the EU’s path towards climate neutrality, energy security and industrial competitiveness. With good coordination, SMRs could mobilise entire … Read more
Rolls-Royce SMR has launched its Safety and Regulatory Affairs Graduate Programme, a major stride forward in developing the next generation of specialists to help Rolls-Royce SMR transform the way nuclear projects are delivered. The new programme will help graduates gain the skills and confidence to shape the safe design, operation, and performance of Rolls-Royce Small … Read more
GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) have signed an agreement to advance the Polish generic design of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR). The Poland Generic Design Agreement (PGDA) was signed during a ceremony today in Washington D.C. Participants included U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy James Danly, Poland’s Minister … Read more
The first concrete for Finland’s first small nuclear heating pilot plant was poured in central Helsinki in February. The pilot facility, developed by the Finnish nuclear technology developer Steady Energy, is being built inside a former coal-fired power plant. Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala attended the ceremony marking this major milestone. Helsinki Steady … Read more
Milestone Signals Transformation into Dedicated Nuclear Manufacturing Hub to Support Westinghouse’s Global Supply Chain Monfalcone, Italy – March 3, 2026 – Mangiarotti S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric UK Holdings Limited, has changed its corporate name to Westinghouse Electric Italy S.p.A. This step is the company’s latest milestone in its transformation into a dedicated … Read more
Rolls-Royce SMR is offering people in the North West an opportunity to begin a career in nuclear safety, with the launch of a new Safety and Regulatory Affairs Apprenticeship based in Warrington and Manchester. The fouryear programme is designed not only for ambitious school leavers taking their first steps into industry, but also for individuals … Read more
