Rolls-Royce SMR Strengthens Global Supply Chain with Studsvik Partnership

Rolls‑Royce SMR and Swedish nuclear technology company Studsvik AB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore further collaboration and broaden their relationship across Studsvik’s full range of services to support the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme.

The agreement enables the two companies to evaluate Studsvik’s capabilities and facilities and further explore ways they can support the future deployment of Rolls Royce SMR’s ‘factory-built’ nuclear power plant.

Studsvikisaworld-renownedproviderof advanced technical services to the global nuclear industry. Withmore than75 years of experience,thecompany supports utilities and technology developers withspecialisedservices ranging from fuel and materials testing to plant life–extensionand operationalefficiencyimprovements.

Rolls-Royce SMRChief Executive, Chris Cholerton, said:"This agreement expands our relationship withStudsvikand strengthens ourEuropean supply chain, bringing together worldclass expertise to support the rollout of Rolls-Royce SMR technology.Studsvik’slong-standing capabilities in nuclear services make them an ideal partner as we accelerate towards deploying our SMRs across global markets."

Karl Thedéen, Studsvik President and CEO said, “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Rolls-Royce SMR at a time when SMR technology is making strides in the nuclear industry. Governments and customers around the world have taken decisions on important investments in nuclear power, creating long-term opportunities. We are convinced that working closer together, both organisations will benefit from the acceleration of Rolls-Royce SMR business activities in the Nordics, UK and Europe, supporting stable, clean, and reliable energy.”

The MoU covers several technical areas,includingfuel qualification and testing, plant life management, hot cell technology, core design and operational modelling,and regulatory licensing support.

Rolls-Royce SMRcontinues to buildmomentuminternationally. The companyhas been selected as the preferred bidder by Great British Energy – Nuclear todeliverthe UK’s first SMRs,by European utility ČEZ todeployup to three gigawatts of new nuclearpowerin the CzechRepublic andis one ofonlytwoSMR companiestoprogresstothe final stageofVattenfall’stechnology selectionprocessin Sweden.

More information aboutRolls-Royce SMRcan be found throughRolls-Royce SMR Explorer -an interactive tourshowcasinghowRolls-Royce SMR is transforming the way nuclear projects aredelivered.

For more information, please contact:

Studsvik

Media Relations
media.relations@studsvik.com
+46 (0) 155-221000

Rolls-Royce SMR

Dan Gould
Head of Communications - Pennaeth Cyfathrebu
M +44 (0) 7717 720809
dan.gould@rolls-royce-smr.com
https://www.rolls-royce-smr.com/
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Notes to Editors:

GBE-N has announced that Wylfa on Ynys Môn (Anglesey) was selected as the site for the UK's first Small Modular Reactors.

In October 2024, Rolls-Royce SMR announced a partnership with ČEZ - one of the largest companies in the Czech Republic and a leading energy group operating in Western and Central Europe - to deploy up to 3GW of electricity in the Czech Republic using Rolls-Royce SMR power plants

Rolls-Royce SMR welcomes comments and questions about the Rolls-Royce SMR design.

About Studsvik

Studsvik offers a range of advanced technical services to the global nuclear power industry. Studsvik's business focus areas are fuel and materials technology, reactor analysis software, decontamination and radiation protection as well as technical platforms for handling, conditioning and volume reduction of radioactive waste. The company has more than 75 years' experience of nuclear technology and radiological services. Studsvik has approx. 540 employees in 6 countries and the company's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

www.studsvik.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/studsvik/

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