Rolls-Royce SMR to collaborate with Dutch infrastructure giant

Rolls-Royce is to collaborate with a Dutch infrastructure firm to support the possibly of deploying mini nuclear power stations in the Netherlands.

Rolls-Royce SMR and BAM Infra Nederland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the opportunities for collaboration to support deployment of small modular reactors in the country.

The ‘factory-built’ nuclear power plants can provide 470MW of low-carbon electricity for at least 60 years – enough to power a million homes.

In 2022, Rolls-Royce SMR signed an exclusive agreement with Dutch development company ULC-Energy, to deploy Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor power stations in the Netherlands.

Rich Everett, group head of supply chain for Rolls-Royce SMR, said: “We are delighted to explore opportunities for collaboration with BAM Infra Nederland, which builds on the successful partnership that we have developed with BAM Nutall in the UK – which is also part of the BAM Group.”

BAM Infra Nederland has been building the infrastructure of the Netherlands for more than 150 years and has significant experience in key pieces of large civil engineering projects, including in the nuclear industry.

Sander den Blanken, director of commercial business development at BAM Infra Nederland, said: “Together with our strategic partner, Rolls-Royce SMR, we are forging a long-term plan that contributes to the energy transition in the Netherlands.

“We can achieve this by developing a robust and modular solution, bringing an alternative energy source for our country one step closer.

“We bring innovation at a scale that minimises speed and risk through our industrial approach, and, with this development, we take a significant step towards a more sustainable Netherlands.”