Swedish Energy Agency Strengthens Nuclear Power Cooperation with International Players

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The Swedish Energy Agency is participating in a Swedish-British nuclear power delegation to strengthen cooperation with international players and create new opportunities for Swedish industry. The delegation, scheduled for October 14-15, aims to bring together companies, authorities, and industry organizations from Sweden and the UK to create contacts, exchange knowledge, and identify opportunities for cooperation within nuclear power, especially related to small modular reactors (SMRs).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Swedish Energy Agency is participating in a Swedish-British nuclear power delegation to strengthen cooperation with international players and create new opportunities for Swedish industry.
  • The delegation aims to bring together Swedish and British actors seeking suppliers and partnership companies, focusing on building long-term relationships and promoting technological development and industrial investments.
  • Sweden has identified several countries for cooperation in the nuclear power sector, including the UK, France, the US, Japan, South Korea, and Canada, where several of the most relevant technology suppliers are located.
  • The Energy Agency's role is to support the development of new technology, promote international knowledge exchange, and create conditions for industrial development and competence supply in the nuclear power sector.
  • Niclas Carlsson, Head of Unit at the Swedish Energy Agency, states that the delegation is a concrete step in deepening cooperation with international actors and contributing to building up the capacity required for the energy system of the future.
  • The agency promotes international collaborations where Swedish companies can establish early partnerships with leading players in reactor design and manufacturing.
  • The Swedish Energy Agency contributes to strengthening Sweden's position in the global energy transition by acting as an enabler for industrial development and skills supply in nuclear power.

Statistics:

  • 14-15 October: Dates of the Swedish-British nuclear power delegation.
  • 6 countries: Sweden has identified several countries for cooperation in the nuclear power sector, including the UK, France, the US, Japan, South Korea, and Canada.
  • Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): The delegation aims to identify opportunities for cooperation within nuclear power, especially related to SMRs.
  • Swedish-British delegation: The delegation will bring together companies, authorities, and industry organizations from Sweden and the UK to create contacts, exchange knowledge, and identify opportunities for cooperation.

Sources:

  • Swedish Energy Agency
  • Contify.com