Aug. 01 2024
Source Page: GDA Step 1 of the Holtec SMR: statement of findingsFound: findings of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 1 for the Holtec 300MWe Small Modular Reactor nuclear
Jul. 10 2024
Source Page: Additional services carried out by CNC under the Energy Act 2023Found: Additional services carried out by CNC under the Energy Act 2023
Oct. 09 2024
Source Page: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024Found: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024
Asked by: Andrew Bowie (Conservative - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress his Department has made on the Pre-Tender Market Engagement for nuclear development at Wylfa.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Although pre-tender market engagement for large-scale nuclear published by the previous Government has now closed, we recognise the key role that the GBN-owned site at Wylfa can play in future nuclear projects and helping to achieve energy security and clean power. We will set out our plans for the site in due course.
Jan. 07 2024
Source Page: UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel to push Putin out of global energy marketFound: UK invests in high-tech nuclear fuel to push Putin out of global energy market
Asked by: Jerome Mayhew (Conservative - Broadland and Fakenham)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to announce the results of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition; and what assessment he has made of the contribution of SMRs to net zero energy generation targets in 2030.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Great British Nuclear was established in 2023 as an expert nuclear delivery. It is currently running a small modular reactor technology selection process. This is a live procurement and is ongoing; the window for submitting tenders has now closed and Great British Nuclear is now evaluating bids, with further updates to follow in due course.
Jul. 30 2024
Source Page: GDA Step 2 of the Rolls-Royce SMR: fundamental assessmentFound: reports of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) Step 2 for the Rolls-Royce 470 MWe Small Modular Reactor nuclear
Jul. 17 2024
Source Page: DESNZ Main Estimate Memorandum 2024 to 2025Found: spending: in DESNZ’s case, mainly the Renewable Heat Incentive , and movements in the value of nuclear
Asked by: Andrew Griffith (Conservative - Arundel and South Downs)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of small modular reactors.
Answered by Michael Shanks - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. The Department has provided funding of up to £210m to support the development of the Rolls Royce SMR design. The Future Nuclear Enabling Fund is currently awarding grants of up to £67m to support advanced nuclear designs through UK regulation, including SMRs.
Separately, Great British Nuclear is continuing to deliver the live SMR Technology Selection Process for UK deployment.
Oct. 01 2024
Source Page: New independent non-executive directors join NRS boardFound: regularly bringing her outside experience and knowledge, particularly in the field of finance and of the nuclear