Reacting to Great British Nuclear’s invitation to negotiate with the four Small Modular Reactor vendors with a final decision on technology selection to be taken in the spring (link), Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association said:
“Whilst it’s good to see the UK SMR competition reach this stage, what is critical is reaching a decision as soon as possible without any further delays to the now published timeline. Confidence in the UK government’s pronouncements on support for SMRs rests on fulfilling commitments made today. It is vital for supply chain confidence as well as driving the wider nuclear ambition. The government should empower Great British Nuclear to buy more sites, starting with Heysham, so we can deliver a fleet of SMRs for clean, reliable, British power and good, skilled jobs.”
ENDS
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