GEH, GNF, Holtec and SMR Inventec collaborate to advance SMR-160

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Global Nuclear Fuel, Holtec International and SMR inventec, LLC asserted collaboration to advance SMR-160, a single loop,  160 MWe pressurized light water reactor based on existing light water technologies.

The companies have agreed to enter into a procompetitive collaboration to progress the SMR-160 which SMR, LLC intends to develop, design, license, commercialize, deploy and service globally. The cooperation will initially include nuclear fuel development supported by GNF and control rod drive mechanisms designed by GEH, and may later extend to other areas.

Holtec President and CEO Dr. Kris Singh stated “SMR-160 has prioritized safety in its design, to produce a right-sized, passively safe and cost-effective solution for carbon-free energy. This collaboration will ensure the SMR-160 supply chain, to deliver and fabricate critical SMR-160 technologies and components, including at our new Advanced Manufacturing Division in Camden, New Jersey.”

GEH President and CEO Jay Wileman said “With more than half a century of experience and a solid global track record in the nuclear power business we look forward to providing engineering expertise and technical capability to help advance the development of the SMR-160.”