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Rolls-Royce Welcomes Action From UK And US Governments To Usher In New ‘Golden Age’ Of Nuclear Energy

The title of this post, is the same as that of this press release from Rolls-Royce.

These three paragraphs introduce the press release.

The agreement between the UK and US Governments to deepen cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies and make it quicker for companies to build new nuclear power stations sets the stage for a significant step forward in the energy security and resilience of the two nations. The Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy will help ensure the accelerated development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies in the US and UK. Building a bridge between the world’s first and world’s largest civil nuclear power markets.

The global market for advanced nuclear technologies is estimated to be worth many trillions up to 2050. Secure, scalable and reliable power across civil, defence, industrial and maritime sectors is needed to meet growing demands in digital and AI. In the US alone, demand for nuclear power is forecast to grow from 100GWe to 400GWe by 2050.

Rolls-Royce stands ready to seize the opportunity to further innovate and partner in the development of advanced nuclear technologies which will deliver thousands of skilled jobs, attract investment and support the economic growth of both the US and the UK.

Note.

1. Rolls-Royce have several partners for the SMR, who include Siemens and a couple of American companies.
2. Rolls-Royce are involved with US company; BWXT, in one of the consortia developing a micro-reactor for the US Department of Defense, which I wrote about in Rolls-Royce To Play Key Role In US Department Of Defense Nuclear Microreactor Program.
3. Rolls-Royce also has a large design, development and manufacturing presence in the United States.
4. The new engines for the B-52s are from Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce has a very strong footprint in the United States.

September 16, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Energy | Atlantic Partnership For Advanced Nuclear Energy, BWXT, Nuclear Power, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce Deployable SMR, Rolls-Royce SMR