Siemens Energy signs Rolls Royce nuclear deal in Manchester
Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a deal with Siemens Energy to complete a turbine systems package covering, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning for a global fleet of ‘factory-built’ small modular reactor (SMR) power plants.
The contract was agreed in Manchester by Darren Davidson, Vice President of Siemens Energy UK&I, who said: “We are very pleased to be working with Rolls-Royce SMR on this exciting project. Small Modular Reactors have the potential to transform the nuclear energy sector, by providing a cost-effective and low carbon solution for power generation. In Manchester, where Rutherford first split the atom, and Rolls met Royce, our teams came together to mark a significant step forward. This partnership brings together our global expertise to provide a steam turbine systems package that could power a fleet of Rolls-Royce SMR plants in the UK.”
The agreement will leverage Siemens Energy UK’s existing manufacturing base, and their global presence will ensure we are able to deliver in multiple countries, Davidson said.
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Rolls-Royce SMR Chief Executive, Chris Cholerton, said: “The turbine systems are a vital part of the Rolls-Royce SMR power plant, and we are delighted to be working with Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy systems who have significant experience and a proven track record in nuclear steam turbines.
Karim Amin, Siemens Energy Executive Board Member, said: “We are currently experiencing a global renaissance of nuclear energy. Numerous countries are turning to nuclear technology to produce zero emission electricity, and small modular reactors will play a key role in this.
“Siemens Energy brings decades of experience in turbo machinery for power generation applications, while Rolls-Royce SMR has the necessary critical expertise in nuclear applications. This perfect symbiosis enables us to jointly shape the future of energy supply. We are very pleased to be working with Rolls-Royce SMR on this exciting project.”
