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Ukraine’s nuclear utility Energoatom and Holtec International have signed a Cooperation Agreement aimed at deploying the first SMR-160 Pilot Project in Ukraine with the aim of achieving minimum controlled reactor power and connection to the grid by March 2029. Holtec’s SMR-160 advanced small modular reactor (SMR) is a pressurised light-water reactor, generating 160MWe (525MWt) using low-enriched uranium fuel, with flexibility to produce process heat for industrial applications and hydrogen production.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 27 April 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsukraine-agrees-to-deploy-holtec-smrs-10790438
Up to 20 Holtec SMR-160 plants will be built in Ukraine under a cooperation agreement signed between Holtec International and Ukrainian national nuclear operator Energoatom. The agreement calls for the first plant to begin supplying power by March 2029.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 25 April 2023
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Accord-sees-mass-deployment-of-Holtec-SMRs-in-Ukra
The two private companies signed the memorandum of understanding in Lviv, Ukraine, on Monday (28 November).
They said Fermi Energia has a practical understanding of EU energy policy, SMR deployment challenges, economics, risks and financing issues. It has the resources to “support Eco-Optima in consideration of SMR deployment in western Ukraine” where it is involved in natural gas extraction.
Fermi Energia said the companies intend to “support each other towards potential SMR deployment for district heating”. The MOU also covers technical assistance.
- Source: Nucnet
- Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022
- Original article: nucnet.org/news/fermi-energia-signs-agreement-with-eco-optima-towards-reactor-deployment-11-2-2022