Rolls-Royce, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory and Japan Atomic Energy Agency to co-operate on advanced nuclear technologies | Rolls-Royce

Key Points:

• Rolls-Royce has signed two trilateral Memorandums of Cooperation with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) to accelerate advanced nuclear technologies in the UK, focusing on High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technology and next-generation Coated Particle Fuel (CPF).
• The agreements build on existing partnerships and aim to advance research, development, qualification, and manufacture of AMRs and CPF, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled at Number 10 Downing Street during the Japanese Prime Minister's visit.
• AMRs offer a compact, rapidly deployable nuclear energy solution capable of providing safe, secure, and reliable heat and power for civil, defense, and industrial applications, supporting energy resilience and decarbonization.
• The UK Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce emphasizes nuclear technology’s importance to economic growth, energy security, and national defense, with this trilateral cooperation strengthening UK-Japan collaboration on clean energy and nuclear innovation.
• UKNNL highlights the opportunity to leverage the UK’s advanced nuclear technology legacy to deploy clean energy solutions that stimulate economic growth and support industrial decarbonization, reinforcing the effectiveness of the UK government’s Advanced Nuclear Framework.