MONTREAL, Feb. 7, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin (TSX:
SNC), a fully integrated professional services and project
management company with offices around the world, has been
appointed an engineering supplier by Rolls-Royce Small Modular
Reactor Ltd (SMR) as it enters a new phase of its pioneering
program. Building on its role as a Phase One partner in the
original UK SMR consortium, SNC-Lavalin will now provide
Rolls-Royce SMR with engineering services and specialist support as
it builds its business.
"SMRs will enable the deployment of dependable, low-carbon
technology swiftly and cost-effectively – an attractive prospect to
many countries aiming to decarbonize generation and meet net zero
commitments," said Ian L. Edwards,
President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin.
Rolls-Royce SMR is developing low-cost, low-carbon nuclear SMR
plants that could play a significant role in domestic and
international decarbonization targets, with plans to have the first
UK plant operational by the early 2030s. During the first phase of
the program, Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin group, led the
unique modular design of the SMR power station which will be
critical to its success: approximately 90% of the manufacturing and
assembly activities are carried out in factory conditions,
significantly reducing cost and build time. As an approved
supplier, SNC-Lavalin's UK team will now offer civil, structural
and architectural support along with safety and regulatory
services, waste management, mechanical handling, mechanical and
process engineering, project management, and digital services.
"Clean, reliable nuclear power is an important pillar in a net
zero energy system, from large nuclear plants to Small Modular
Reactors." said Sandy Taylor,
President, Nuclear, SNC-Lavalin. "Our continued work with
Rolls-Royce SMR affords us the opportunity to share our nuclear
expertise and play an integral role in applying the benefits of
modularized solutions to critical energy infrastructure."
"SNC-Lavalin's ongoing support and contribution to the growing
Rolls-Royce SMR business is incredibly important. As phase 1
partners they contributed to our development in important areas
such as regulation and a breadth of engineering challenges. We
look forward to working collaboratively as we target the deployment
of Rolls-Royce SMRs and our shared decarbonisation objectives,"
commented Tom Samson, Chief
Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce SMR.
Rolls-Royce SMR 470MW plants have the potential to support both
on-grid electricity and off-grid solutions, including the
decarbonization of industrial processes and production of clean
fuels. Small Modular Reactors are a key element of the UK's Net
Zero Strategy and the program has significant export potential.
SNC-Lavalin's continued involvement with the business builds on the
Group's extensive contribution to the UK's new generation of
nuclear technology, from SMRs and large-scale new nuclear plants to
its involvement in fusion energy research and development.
About SNC-Lavalin
Founded in 1911,
SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project
management company with offices around the world dedicated to
engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We
create sustainable solutions that connect people, technology and
data to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. We
deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver
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including consulting, advisory & environmental services,
intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering,
procurement, project & construction management, operations
& maintenance, decommissioning and capital. – and delivered to
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