A contract for the detailed design of the steam generators and a memorandum of understanding establishing the basis for the long-term procurement of these critical components. Rolls-Royce’ s SMR technology is based on pressurized water reactors with a generating capacity of 470 MWe, with each unit requiring three steam generators.
The engineering behind the creation of nuclear steam generators
BWXT Canada, with more than six decades of experience in manufacturing steam generators for nuclear power plants, has supplied more than 315 units to facilities around the world. Its plant in Cambridge, Ontario, currently undergoing an $80 million CAD expansion, will be key to meeting future global demand for nuclear components.
This agreement strengthens the supply chain for next-generation nuclear power, and responds to the growing need for decarbonized energy solutions. Rolls-Royce SMR’s strategy is based on modularization and design standardization to reduce costs and construction times, while minimizing the risks associated with conventional projects.
Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected as the preferred bidder for nuclear initiatives in both the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic, reinforcing its position as a leader in SMR technology within mainland Europe. The willingness to procure multiple steam generator units manufactured by BWXT reflects a firm commitment to the industrialization of its SMR model on a global scale.
The alliance also includes the development of an industrial localization plan, with the objective of adapting to the needs of each region in which this technology is deployed. This could translate into future regional production opportunities, labor training and the generation of specialized employment in strategic sectors.
The agreement marks a milestone in the convergence of BWXT’s industrial expertise and Rolls-Royce SMR’s technological approach. By bringing together proven capabilities with an innovative vision for distributed nuclear power, both organizations seek to accelerate the transition to stable, safe and emission-free energy sources.
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