Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd has been in the UK government’s SMR program with multiple public milestones in 2025, including selection as a preferred bidder to develop small modular reactors and a contract pathway that could lead to building three units in the UK. The announcements described the project as a key step in the UK’s nuclear and clean energy strategy, with job creation and export potential highlighted. Rolls-Royce has emphasized its advanced design, regulatory progress, and plans to work with publicly owned entities on delivery.
Latest notable developments from 2025 include:
- The government selected Rolls-Royce SMR as the preferred bidder to develop the country’s first SMRs, with a stated aim to finalize contracts subject to approvals [gov.uk: Rolls-Royce SMR selected to build small modular nuclear reactors]. This positions Rolls-Royce at the center of the UK’s early SMR rollout and energy security plans [gov.uk: Rolls-Royce SMR selected to build small modular nuclear reactors].
- A related government press release and industry reporting indicated a multi-unit deployment with around 3,000 jobs anticipated and significant domestic and export opportunities, signaling a major scale-up for Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd [thechemicalengineer: Government selects Rolls-Royce to build UK's first three SMRs; Reuters: UK selects Rolls-Royce SMR to build small modular reactors].
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Britain has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to build the country's first small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) as part of its plan to speed up the decarbonisation of the power network from the mid-2030s.
www.reuters.comRolls-Royce SMR LTD was established to develop an affordable power plant that generates electricity using a small modular reactor.
www.rolls-royce.comRolls-Royce News Headlines. RR. Share News. Financial News Articles for Rolls-royce Holdings Plc Ord Shs 20p updated throughout the day.
www.lse.co.ukRolls-Royce welcomes Great British Nuclear decision on SMRs
www.rolls-royce.comRolls-Royce SMR selected as preferred bidder to build country’s first small modular reactors.
www.gov.ukThe University of Sheffield AMRC is supporting Rolls-Royce SMR's ambition to deliver clean, affordable energy for all.
www.amrc.co.ukRolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to delivering new nuclear power.
www.rolls-royce-smr.comTHE UK government has chosen Rolls-Royce to build the country’s first three small modular reactors (SMRs), announcing plans to sign a £2.5bn (US$3.4bn) contract later this year.
www.thechemicalengineer.comRolls-Royce SMR Ltd have designed a factory built nuclear power plant that will offer clean affordable energy for all.
www.rolls-royce-smr.comAnd the winner says: Rolls-Royce SMR welcomed the announcement in a press release. Rolls-Royce SMR CEO Chris Cholerton said, “As well as delivering affordable, clean energy to support our nation’s energy independence—deploying three of our units will drive domestic growth by creating thousands of highly skilled, well-paid jobs and supply chain opportunities. We are the only SMR company with multiple commitments to build projects in Europe, testament to our differentiated design and compelling...
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