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Saskatchewan spending $80M in 1st step to bring a microreactor to the province

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Premier Scott Moe says the location of the unit will be determined at a later date

Dayne Patterson · CBC News · November 27, 2023

Saskatchewan is giving the Saskatchewan Research Council tens of millions of dollars for the initial effort to bring a very small modular nuclear reactor, a so called microreactor, to the province.

The $80 million announced Monday will allow the research council to tend to the licensing process and project costs related to bringing the microreactor to Saskatchewan, according to the council.

Its president and CEO, Mike Crabtree, estimates that will take about five years. . . . .

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Saskatchewan invests in microreactor to help develop the nuclear industry

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By Brody Langager Global News Posted November 27, 2023 12:42 pm

The province is supplying $80 million for the Saskatchewan Research Council to start working through the regulatory hoops to obtain the microreactor, which will be built by Westinghouse Electric Company.

“This project has the opportunity to be transformative for our economy, industry and communities,” Premier Scott Moe said. “Microreactors provide a custom solution for Saskatchewan’s unique energy needs.” . . . .

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