Rolls-Royce selects partner to help deliver nuclear power stations

Rolls-Royce has announced the selection of a partner to help deliver a global fleet of ‘factory-built’ mini nuclear power stations.

Rolls-Royce SMT has named Siemens Energy as its global turbine systems partner in an exclusive partnership agreement.

The deal comprises a complete turbine systems package covering, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning for the fleet of small modular reactor (SMR) power plants.

Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected to deploy SMR units in the Czech Republic and down-selected for potential projects in the UK and Sweden.

Chief executive Chris Cholerton said: “The turbine systems are a vital part of the Rolls-Royce SMR power plant, and we are delighted to be working with Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy systems who have significant experience and a proven track record in nuclear steam turbines.

“This partnership will unlock UK jobs and a range of manufacturing opportunities and further cements our position as Europe’s leading SMR technology.”

Alongside an established manufacturing base in the UK, Siemens Energy has 100,000 employees in 90 countries.

Karim Amin, Siemens Energy executive board member, said: “We are currently experiencing a global renaissance of nuclear energy.

“Numerous countries are turning to nuclear technology to produce zero emission electricity, and small modular reactors will play a key role in this.

“Siemens Energy brings decades of experience in turbo machinery for power generation applications, while Rolls-Royce SMR has the necessary critical expertise in nuclear applications.

“This perfect symbiosis enables us to jointly shape the future of energy supply.

“We are very pleased to be  working with Rolls-Royce SMR on this exciting project.”