Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež Expand Nuclear Collaboration
Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore further collaboration on the deployment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in the Czech Republic and internationally.
The agreement builds on an existing contract for the analysis, testing and evaluation of critical components and will support deeper collaboration on Rolls-Royce SMR’s factory-built nuclear power plant.
Rolls-Royce SMR’s Operations and Supply Chain Director, Ruth Todd, said: “This is an exciting collaboration which enables Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež to deepen their understanding of each other’s capabilities and expertise for the successful deployment of Rolls-Royce SMRs in the Czech Republic. This is another important step in helping achieve decarbonisation and energy independence.”
Martin Ruščák, CEO of ÚJV Řež, said: “Deepening our relationship with Rolls-Royce SMR is a valuable opportunity to leverage the decades of nuclear expertise held by ÚJV Řež. By combining our national capabilities with Rolls-Royce SMR’s pioneering technology, we can help position Czech industry at the forefront of the global SMR market and make a meaningful contribution to our energy future.”
Under the MoU, the companies will explore opportunities across a range of technical and regulatory areas, including nuclear safety analysis, design and engineering services, evaluation and testing, technical support to operations, licensing and regulatory requirements specific to the Czech Republic.
Rolls-Royce SMR’s Engineering Director, David Dodd, added: “ÚJV Řež is a globally respected provider of technical and scientific services, with over 60 years of experience supporting Europe’s nuclear industry. Strengthening this partnership not only reinforces our own engineering capabilities but also ensures we’re working with the world’s best as we advance the deployment of Rolls-Royce SMRs.”
Building sustainable long-term relationships with Czech suppliers is an important part of Rolls-Royce SMR’s strategic partnership with ČEZ to deploy up to 3GW of electricity in the Czech Republic.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR ‘factory-built’ nuclear power station will produce 470MW of stable, affordable, emission-free electricity – enough to power a million homes for at least 60 years.
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RRSMR UJV Rez.jpg caption: “(L-R) Rolls-Royce SMR’s Operations and Supply Chain Director, Ruth Todd, Martin Ruščák, CEO of ÚJV Řež, Blanka Cupáková, SMR Supply Chain Expert, ČEZ”
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Notes to Editors:
The Rolls-Royce SMR is the UK’s first domestic nuclear technology in more than 20 years - providing a British solution to a global energy dilemma. Each small modular reactor will produce enough stable, affordable, emission-free energy to power a million homes for at least 60 years.
Rolls-Royce SMR welcomes comments and questions about the Rolls-Royce SMR design. This feedback will be incorporated into the GDA process and may be published anonymously on the Rolls-Royce SMR GDA website and used during dialogue with the regulators.
