Amentum, Multiconsult to assess Norway's nuclear options
Norway's Nuclear Power Committee has selected US-based engineering company Amentum and Norwegian consulting firm Multiconsult Norge AS to report on technology options for a potential nuclear power programme.
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The Norwegian government appointed the committee in June 2024 to conduct a broad review and assessment of various aspects of a possible future establishment of nuclear power in the country. It must deliver its report by 1 April 2026.
The 12-person committee has now appointed Amentum and Multiconsult Norge to conduct a study providing an overview of various reactor technologies and power plant designs, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors. It will examine their technological maturity, estimated timeline for implementation and commercial availability, construction and operational costs, and their capability for flexible operation and associated costs. In addition, the committee requested a comparative assessment of vulnerability related to the supply chain and waste management.
"Nuclear power can become an important future energy technology in Norway, and it is crucial to have a good knowledge base now in order to best plan and utilise the technology in the future," said Snorre Treimo, head of Multiconsult Norge's energy and industry business area. "We are therefore very pleased that we will carry out this exciting assignment together with Amentum, who is our nuclear power partner in several assignments."
"We will provide expert, impartial analysis to assist the Commission in developing a comprehensive knowledge base on nuclear power as a potential energy source in the Norwegian power system," said Andy White, senior vice president of Amentum Energy & Environment International. "Drawing on our previous experience in Poland and the United Arab Emirates, we understand the journey that new nuclear power nations need to undertake."
Amentum noted the latest contract builds on its previous work with Multiconsult to assist Halden Kjernekraft AS to evaluate the potential for SMRs to meet energy needs and support employment growth in the Halden municipality in south-east Norway.
Also in Norway, Amentum together with Multiconsult recently secured a safety case framework with Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning, the state decommissioning organisation, in addition to work the two companies have previously done on decommissioning planning at two research reactors.
