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NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) is frequently in the news for developments related to its advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology and commercialization efforts. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on the NuScale Power Module™, a small, pressurized water reactor that can be deployed in modular arrays to provide carbon-free baseload power and process heat.
News coverage of NuScale often highlights regulatory milestones, such as U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) design approvals for its SMR designs, and its role as the first and, according to the company, only SMR technology provider with NRC-certified designs. Articles also track the company’s strategic partnerships, including its exclusive global relationship with ENTRA1 Energy, which holds global exclusive rights to commercialize, distribute, and deploy NuScale’s products and services through ENTRA1 Energy Plants™.
Investors following SMR news can expect updates on major deployment programs, such as ENTRA1 Energy’s agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to develop up to 6 gigawatts of NuScale SMR capacity, as well as progress on international projects like the RoPower Doicești SMR power plant in Romania. NuScale’s participation in studies and assessments, including a techno-economic assessment with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on integrating NuScale Power Modules with chemical plants, is another recurring news theme.
NuScale’s news flow also includes quarterly earnings announcements, capital markets activities such as at-the-market equity offerings, governance and leadership changes, and agreements related to long-lead nuclear components. For investors and observers, the SMR news page provides a centralized view of how NuScale’s technology, partnerships, regulatory progress, and financing strategies are evolving over time.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR), a leader in advanced small modular reactor technology, announced its management's participation in investor conferences throughout March 2023. These include the NYSE Energy & Utilities Virtual Investor Day and the UBS Infrastructure Conference in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, CEO John Hopkins will speak at the Guggenheim Securities Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference on March 30, 2023, in New York City. NuScale’s VOYGR™ SMR plants are designed to provide scalable, carbon-free energy and are the first to receive design certification from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) will host a conference call on March 15, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its 2022 fourth quarter and year-end financial results. The results will be released after the market closes on that day. Investors can access the conference call by dialing (888) 550-5460 with conference ID 4347254 or through the company's website. The company focuses on advanced small modular reactor technology, aiming to provide safe, scalable, and carbon-free energy solutions. NuScale's VOYGR™ system is the first SMR design certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
GSE Solutions (Nasdaq: GVP) has announced a contract with NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) to create a Hydrogen Plant Model for NuScale's VOYGRTM small modular reactor simulator. This collaboration will enhance the existing control room simulator to assess the feasibility of connecting hydrogen production to SMR power plants. The model is expected to be completed by March 2024, supporting decarbonization efforts through clean hydrogen production. GSE aims to leverage its advanced simulation technology to improve energy production efficiency and safety.
NuScale Power Corporation announced that its Project Management Committee approved a new Budget and Plan of Finance for the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), furthering its commitment to SMR technology. The project, located near Idaho Falls, Idaho, will feature six modules generating 462 megawatts of carbon-free electricity.
NuScale updated the Development Cost Reimbursement Agreement, establishing a target price of $89 per megawatt hour. However, inflationary pressures have increased project costs significantly due to external factors, including a more than 50% rise in steel prices since 2020.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced that CFO Chris Colbert will participate in the UBS Winter Infrastructure & Energy Conference on January 10, 2023, in Park City, UT. The conference will feature 1x1 and small group meetings. NuScale is a leader in advanced small modular reactor technology, designed to meet global energy needs through electrical generation and process heat applications. The NuScale Power Module™ can generate 77 megawatts, scalable for larger outputs up to 924 megawatts with their VOYGR™-12 power plant.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) submitted a Standard Design Approval (SDA) application to the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on January 1, 2023, for its updated small modular reactor (SMR) design based on the VOYGR™-6 configuration, featuring a 250 MWt module. This design maintains the NRC-approved safety features from 2020 while increasing power output by 25%. The NRC's previous approval of NuScale's SMR design positions the company for efficient regulatory review. Collaborations are ongoing with clients in Poland and Romania to deploy SMR technology, reinforcing its market potential.
NuScale Power has signed a significant contract for Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work with RoPower Nuclear S.A. to deploy a NuScale VOYGR™ small modular reactor (SMR) power plant in Romania. This eight-month project will assess environmental impacts and site-specific requirements for the VOYGR-6 SMR at the Doicesti Power Station. With this collaboration, Romania is set to become the first European country to utilize this advanced nuclear technology, aligning with energy security and decarbonization goals.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) has announced the timely completion of its Standard Plant Design (SPD) project, achieving over 12,000 deliverables. This significant milestone enhances its readiness for facility construction and equipment procurement, marking substantial progress towards deploying VOYGR™ SMR power plants globally. The SPD encompasses essential documentation and a comprehensive 3D model, aiding clients in evaluating NuScale's technology. This achievement showcases NuScale's technological maturity and differentiation from competitors.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) announced that Karin Feldman will be the interim Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nuclear Officer starting January 6, 2023. She succeeds Dale Atkinson, who retires on January 5, 2023, after over eight years. Feldman, currently Vice President of Program Management, has been with NuScale since 2012 and holds degrees in nuclear engineering. During Atkinson's tenure, NuScale achieved significant milestones, including regulatory approval from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The company is now searching for a permanent COO/CNO.
NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) has expanded its Board of Directors from eight to ten members with the addition of Dr. Bum-Jin Chung and Mr. Shinji Fujino. Both new members bring extensive nuclear expertise and experience in governance. Dr. Chung, a nuclear engineering professor, has a background in thermal hydraulics and safety, while Mr. Fujino has previously managed equity finance at Japan Bank for International Cooperation. The management highlights that these appointments enhance the company's leadership strength and commitment to advancing nuclear energy on a global scale.