Negotiations begin for UK’s small modular reactor programme

Great British Nuclear (GBN) has shortlisted four companies - GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls Royce SMR and Westinghouse - for the UK’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program following detailed technical assessment. GBN will proceed with negotiations with all four companies before final tender decisions in spring, evaluating aspects including safety, deliverability, and fleet development capability.