ULC-Energy and Bureau Veritas to Cooperate to bring Rolls-Royce SMRs to the Netherlands

Through a new strategic partnership, the companies are combining their expertise to accelerate the energy transition by making Rolls-Royce’s standardised Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) available in the Netherlands on an industrial scale.

At the NExSMR conference in The Hague, both organizations confirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation by signing a collaboration agreement.

Industrial Scale Modular Nuclear Energy

The modular nuclear reactors that ULC-Energy and Bureau Veritas aim to realize are Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Each of these reactors produces more than 3.9 TWh of clean electricity per year, supplying power to more than 1 million Dutch households.

The SMRs are based on proven technology and are free of CO2, nitrogen and particulate matter emissions during operation. Due to their modular design, they can be built faster than traditional larger nuclear power plants and construction will be materially less disruptive.

Contributing to the Energy Transition

Dirk Rabelink, CEO of ULC-Energy: "ULC-Energy is delighted with the collaboration with Bureau Veritas. Developing nuclear energy projects is a long-term process and stable, complementary and long-term collaborations are crucial to our success. Our collaboration with Bureau Veritas brings another highly capable and experienced party to our delivery model"

“Having a serious partner such as ULC‑Energy, the exclusive Dutch development partner for Rolls‑Royce SMR, as a key account will support our pathway to decarbonise the Netherlands and to roll out further nuclear services nationally.” said Pim Reuderink, Regional Technical Manager of Bureau Veritas.

“With 30+ years of experience in nuclear field worldwide, supporting nuclear safety authorities, licensees, EPC, technology providers and supply chain, Bureau Veritas has gained a significant knowledge in nuclear safety and quality management. We are committed to leveraging our technical expertise to support ULC-Energy throughout all engineering and procurement phases of this SMR project.”

About ULC-Energy

ULC-Energy is a nuclear development company and consultancy specialised in the deployment of small modular nuclear power plants in the Netherlands. ULC-Energy is the exclusive developer in the Netherlands for the Rolls-Royce SMR and has established cooperation agreements with strategic partners including BAM Infra, Siemens Energy, Orano and Bureau Veritas.

About Bureau Veritas

Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC). Bureau Veritas provides high-quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges in quality, safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility. As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas offers innovative solutions that go beyond simply confirming compliance with regulations and standards by minimizing risks, improving performance and promoting sustainable development.