Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) has appointed Arup to provide early-phase foundation engineering and design support for the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR) project.
Wylfa, located on Anglesey, has been chosen as the site for the first of the UK’s SMRs. When complete, the nuclear power plant will supply up to 1.5GW of clean energy to the grid.
Working with project partners LDA Design, TÜV SÜD Nuclear Technologies, Mace Consult and Gleeds, Arup will support GBE-N in delivering optioneering, feasibility and a subsequently integrated site-specific concept design.
Jeremy Stain, nuclear business leader at Arup, commented: “The project represents the first of the UK’s anticipated fleet of small modular reactors and aligns with the UK’s energy policy, supporting the need for all available technologies to address carbon reduction and energy security challenges, with nuclear as a vital part of the energy mix.
“We are delighted to contribute Arup’s multidisciplinary engineering skills and local knowledge to this landmark nuclear project.”
Simon Roddy, chief executive of GBE-N, added: “Delivering a safe, high-quality, and integrated site-specific design for the UK’s first SMR requires strong collaboration, innovation and precise technical decision making with our technology and foundation engineering partners.
“I welcome Arup and their project partners to this landmark nuclear project alongside GBE-N and our preferred technology partner bidder Rolls-Royce SMR.”
