The Nuclear Company, which plans to deploy 6 GW of fleet-scale nuclear power across America, on Dec. 19 announced the issuance of a solicitation of interest to contractors in engineering, procurement and construction to support its first fleet. Contractors of all sizes and capabilities are encouraged to request invitations to the formal process.
The Nuclear Company, founded earlier this year, has said it is committed to redefining nuclear construction by adopting fleet-scale deployment, which employs a design-once, build-many approach. The approach focuses on streamlining processes, utilizing advanced construction and manufacturing methods, and employing cutting-edge digital technologies. These technologies will integrate advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things to streamline site selection, permitting, construction management, regulatory management, engineering processes and supply chain logistics.
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By utilizing this approach, The Nuclear Company aims to achieve significant cost reductions and shortened project timelines, meeting its commitment to on-time, on-budget deployment of its first fleet of 6 GW of nuclear power. Beyond that, the design-once, build-many approach combined with digital technologies ensures an empowered workforce, data-driven decision-making, improved safety and operational excellence.
“We look forward to working with partners at the forefront of construction to apply process and digital advancements to nuclear,” said Joe Klecha, The Nuclear Company chief nuclear officer. “The United States will lose its leadership position in nuclear power unless we act quickly to build a resilient American supply chain.”
Contractors with experience in large-scale infrastructure construction, as well as providers of emerging/supporting technologies, are invited to express interest at thenuclearcompany.com/soi. Requests for invitations to the formal process will be accepted through Jan. 6, 2025.
The Nuclear Company emerged from stealth mode in July with the mission to address America’s surging energy demand driven by AI data computing, onshoring manufacturing, and the electrification of everything. The International Energy Agency projects global electricity demand will increase nearly 30% by 2030, the equivalent of adding the energy requirements of the U.S. and European Union combined. Despite the need for nuclear’s around-the-clock, zero-carbon power, the biggest challenge facing the industry is that one-off nuclear projects almost always are over budget and behind schedule. The Nuclear Company’s model seeks to avoid these pitfalls.
The Nuclear Company’s fleet-scale model combines using proven, licensed technology and a design-once, build-many approach to lower costs and minimize delays. The model is anchored by the Industry Working Group of partners that include utilities and independent power producers, hyperscalers, nuclear technology suppliers, and private equity. By joining together, each Industry Working Group member helps mitigate risk and make nuclear power an attractive investment.
—POWER edited this content, which was contributed by The Nuclear Company.
