BWX Technologies partners with Rolls-Royce SMR

BWX Technologies (BWXT) announced a nuclear steam generator detailed design contract and a memorandum of understanding with Rolls-Royce SMR to support future collaboration on the development of the Rolls-Royce SMR. BWXT subsidiary BWXT Canada has been producing high-quality steam generators for the nuclear energy industry for more than 60 years and has shipped more than 315 steam generators to plant locations around the world. The Rolls-Royce SMR is a pressurized water reactor capable of producing 470 MWe. Each reactor utilizes three steam generators. Key elements of the MoU are Rolls-Royce SMR’s readiness to procure steam generators for multiple reactor units from BWXT and the development of a localization plan for future manufacturing work and other activities, if necessary, to support the Rolls-Royce SMR deployment in the global market.