The FINANCIAL — Rolls-Royce has on November 9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with state-owned Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) to conduct a technical feasibility study for the construction of a Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) in Jordan, highlighting the growing international interest in small modular nuclear technology.
The signing took place at the British Embassy, Paris, between Alan Woods, Strategy and Business Development Director, Rolls-Royce and Dr. Kamal Araj, Vice Chairman, JAEC, according to Rolls-Royce.
Harry Holt, President – Nuclear, Rolls-Royce, said: “We’re pleased to work with JAEC to look at the benefits that SMRs could deliver to Jordan.
“With demand for global energy set to rise due to new technologies such as electric cars and increasing requirements for water desalination and district cooling, international interest in Rolls-Royce small modular reactor technology is growing. It represents an important British export opportunity.”
Dr. Khaled Toukan, Chairman JAEC, said: “SMRs offer unique opportunities to address many of the challenges confronting Jordan, in particular water scarcity and small grid size, through the introduction of nuclear in the country as part of the energy mix.”
The two organisations will now work together to define the technical, safety, economic and financial requirements for constructing a Rolls-Royce SMR power station in Jordan for electricity generation and water desalination. The outcome of the feasibility study will be used to inform an investment decision by JAEC to move forward to project delivery phase.
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