In response to Great British Energy – Nuclear announcement of a joint venture between Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear, ‘Litmus Nuclear’, which will ac a Owner’s Engineer for its Wylfa SMR project, Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, said:
“This contract moves us closer to clean power and thousands of skilled jobs at Wylfa, and is a clear sign that delivery of the UK’s first small modular reactors is now the focus.
“It’s good to see the supply chain being mobilised, with Great British Energy – Nuclear, alongside Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear, putting in place the expertise needed to support deployment of Rolls-Royce SMR technology and enable progress on the project.
“At a time when households and businesses remain exposed to volatile gas price shocks, SMRs at Wylfa will play a major role in strengthening energy security and driving growth – the priority now is to keep up the pace.”
ENDS
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