Siemens Energy has partnered with Rolls-Royce SMR to supply conventional technology for its future Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). In this partnership, Siemens Energy will supply major components such as steam turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems for Rolls-Royce’s planned Generation 3+ modular nuclear power plants. The two companies will finalize the comprehensive agreement for this partnership by December 2025.

Exclusive Technology Supply Agreement

Under the deal, Siemens Energy will exclusively supply Rolls-Royce SMR’s order book reactors with the non-nuclear hardware. Rolls-Royce is designing small nuclear reactors that will use steam turbines and generators to produce up to 470 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 1.1 million homes, marking a significant breakthrough for the energy industry.

SMRs are seen as a future innovation for nuclear power. Smaller, safer, and cheaper than traditional nuclear power plants, they can make a major contribution to the global energy transition. Rolls-Royce SMR designs modular units that speed up construction and bring power online faster than traditional nuclear plants.

Rolls-Royce SMR’s intended pressurized water reactors will be at the heart of the next-generation nuclear power technology. Their modular design will make them deploy more quickly and give operational flexibility, delivering clean and reliable energy.

Karim Amin, Executive Board Member at Siemens Energy, said, “We are currently experiencing a global renaissance of nuclear energy. Numerous countries are turning to nuclear technology to produce low-emission electricity, and small modular reactors will play a key role in this.”

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Siemens Energy’s Expertise in Nuclear Power Systems

Siemens Energy provides decades of know-how in supplying critical components and systems for the nuclear sector. The company has been a reliable supplier to nuclear power plants, providing steam turbines and generators with outputs from 20 MW to 1,900 MW. Siemens Energy’s control system and power island technology expertise will assist Rolls-Royce SMR in delivering innovative small reactors.

Kineticor Asset Management LP (Kineticor) has announced a partnership with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina) to jointly develop the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership, a project aimed at addressing Alberta’s increasing demand for electricity, particularly driven by the province’s rapidly growing data centre industry. Pembina has acquired a 50 percent interest in Greenlight LP, a special-purpose limited partnership managed by Kineticor.

A Significant Power Generation Project

Greenlight LP is developing the Greenlight Electricity Centre (GLEC), a proposed multi-phased, gas-fired combined cycle power generation facility with the potential capacity of up to 1,800 MW. The project will feature optional carbon capture capabilities and land suitable for a co-located 1,800 MW data centre complex. The GLEC is strategically located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, with proximity to transmission lines, utility infrastructure, carbon sequestration, and fiber, making it an ideal site for such a large-scale development.

Kineticor’s Experience Enhances Project Feasibility

Kineticor, known for its successful development and operation of the 900 MW Cascade Power Plant, will manage the project. The GLEC is moving forward with the AESO interconnection process, and is currently in permitting, design, and contracting stages.

The GLEC will meet the energy needs of Alberta’s expanding data centre sector. The facility will provide power to a co-located data center or Alberta’s grid, supporting data center needs across the province. Greenlight is also actively engaging with potential customers to secure long-term power offtake agreements and is targeting grid interconnection by early 2027.

The partnership supports Alberta’s goal of attracting $100 billion in data centre investments by 2030. The provincial government encourages developers to bring their own power, and Pembina and Kineticor aim to deliver cost-effective solutions. Located near Edmonton, GLEC will meet data center energy needs while driving investment and innovation, benefiting the local workforce.

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Andrew Plaunt, CEO of Kineticor, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Pembina on this transformative project. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is one of the best locations in the province to facilitate a project of this magnitude given the large land base, robust grid infrastructure, and potential for decarbonization solutions over time.”

He added, “By partnering with Pembina, we can leverage and combine our individual strengths and experience in major infrastructure projects to bring all the pieces together to develop a world class facility.”

Pembina’s Alliance Pipeline provides natural gas to the GLEC, while Kineticor’s expertise ensures the development of a top-tier facility.. Greenlight LP is advancing its 1,800 MW load application to AESO, aiming for grid connection by early 2027.