Micro modular reactor project, Canada
Name of the Project
Micro modular reactor (MMR) project.
Location
The site of the proposed MMR demonstration reactor is currently a staff parking lot at the Chalk River Laboratories, in Ontario, Canada, which will be repurposed to accommodate the new facility.
The site is owned by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), and managed by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).
Project Owner/s
Global First Power (GFP).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of Canada’s first small modular reactor (SMR).
GFP is proposing to build and operate a 15 MW thermal (about 5 MW electrical) MMR plant that will serve as a model for future SMR deployments to support remote and industrial applications.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated
Planned Start/End Date
Operations are expected to start in 2027.
Latest Developments
GFP’s proposal is subject to regulatory processes and requirements, which are independent of CNL’s rigorous review and evaluation process. GFP has submitted an application for a Licence to Prepare Site to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and an environmental-impact assessment for the project is under way.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (demonstration reactor technology).
Contact Details for Project Information
GFP, tel + 1 800 892 9504.
CNL, email communications@cnl.ca.
AECL, TEL +1 888 220 2465 or email communications@aecl.ca.
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