Rolls-Royce wins race to build UK’s first small modular reactor

Rolls-Royce SMR has been named preferred bidder to build the UK’s first fleet of small modular nuclear reactors.
The deal with publicly-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear comes after a two-year selection process and will see the creation of a new development company to bring the reactors to market, pending final government approvals and contract signing.
The landmark decision is a big boost for BAM Nuttall, Laing O’Rourke and Atkins which are part of the Rolls-Royce-led conso