Global engineering company, Amentum, which has UK offices in Cumbria and Warrington, has been appointed as the programme delivery partner for the rollout of Rolls-Royce’s small modular reactors (SMRs) across the UK and the Czech Republic.
The firm will manage construction, integration and programme governance to support the arrival of the first units in both markets.
John Heller, chief executive officer of Amentum, said: “The Amentum Rolls-Royce SMR collaboration advances the deployment of this transformational technology, a critical enabler in strengthening energy security in the UK and continental Europe. Amentum brings its industry-leading expertise as a project delivery partner for complex energy infrastructure to the forefront of small modular reactor deployment, ushering in the next generation of clean, reliable energy.”
Amentum is already engaged in nuclear projects in Cumbria, having secured a position on the Decommissioning and Nuclear Waste Partnership (DNWP) framework for the Sellafield site. This 15-year programme involves decommissioning disused facilities and retrieving hazardous waste from legacy ponds.
Loren Jones, senior vice president and head of Amentum’s energy and environment-international business, added: “Amentum will support the deployment of a fleet of Rolls-Royce SMRs, contributing to our growth and our plan to create new jobs in the UK over the next four years. Amentum’s deep nuclear expertise and robust supplier network are ideal to support growing energy requirements and drive long-term industrial growth.”
Chris Cholerton, chief executive of Rolls-Royce SMR, concluded: “By working with Amentum, an established and experienced global nuclear leader, we are combining our skills to build a powerful team that will enable successful delivery on our order commitments in multiple markets. We have secured a world‑leading partner that is fully invested in our success. This partnership plays directly to our strengths – ours in advanced manufacturing and engineering, and theirs in program and construction excellence.”
Image source: Rolls-Royce SMR
