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Today, NuScale Power announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), to evaluate NuScale\u2019s small module reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant for use in Jordan. The agreement continues to showcase the immense international interest in NuScale\u2019s innovative nuclear technology.<\/p>\n
JAEC is the government entity leading the development and implementation of nuclear strategy and managing the nuclear program in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Through this MOU, NuScale and JAEC will collaborate on conducting a joint feasibility evaluation of NuScale\u2019s SMR, which will inform JAEC\u2019s decision on moving forward with the project as part of Jordan\u2019s planned deployment of nuclear power plants.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Jordan considers its energy future, I\u2019m confident that the unmatched resiliency and safety features of NuScale\u2019s SMR technology make us the ideal partner on the Kingdom\u2019s nuclear power goals,\u201d said John Hopkins, NuScale Power Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. \u201cWe look forward to using the agreement to showcase our SMR\u2019s unique capabilities, cost benefits, and flexibility, all which demonstrate what a game-changer this technology will be for Jordan.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNuScale is at the forefront of U.S. SMR Technology,\u201d said H.E. Dr. Khaled Toukan, JAEC Chairman. \u201cWe look forward to this collaboration to assess the viability and potential for deployment of NuScale SMR Technology in Jordan.\u201d<\/p>\n
JAEC oversaw the implementation of several key and notable projects in Jordan including the Sub-Critical Assembly, the exploration of uranium in the Central Jordan area, and the Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) – Jordan\u2019s first nuclear reactor. Current projects for JAEC include the uranium mining in Jordan and the Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) development and implementation (including SMRs).<\/p>\n
NuScale\u2019s scalable multi-module plant design permits a high degree of flexibility for deployment in a wide range of conventional and unique electrical and thermal applications. This includes economic energy production, making it a particularly attractive energy source for desalination processes at various scales. NuScale has seen considerable interest in its SMR technology in regions of the world, like the Middle East, where fossil fuels are the source of heat and electricity for desalination.<\/p>\n
NuScale\u2019s technology is the world\u2019s first and only SMR to undergo design certification review by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and is scheduled to complete its review of NuScale\u2019s design in September 2020.<\/p>\n