ENEC and GE Hitachi sign MOU on SMR technology

• 11 months ago (2023-12-08)
• David Flin

Middle East 326 Nuclear 659

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The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and GE Hitachi have signed an MOU to identify opportunities for future investment in SMR technology development.

The MOU is part of the new ENEC ADVANCE programme, which aims to expedite and centralise the UAE’s approach to deploying nuclear technology. The MOU will enable ENEC and GE Hitachi to assess potential opportunities to deploy GE Hitachi’s BWRX-300 reactor plant design. The MOU includes a potential framework as well for ENEC to lead a broader regional deployment of BWRX-300 SMRs in the Middle East and Africa.

The two partners will explore potential BWRX-300 deployment in the UAE for electricity generation and non-traditional applications, including clean hydrogen production. They will also consider opportunities to collaborate on engineering, workforce, supply chain development supporting projects within the UAE.