Sask. nuclear future to be explored with agreement between SaskPower, Westinghouse and Cameco [Video]

Saskatoon-based uranium miner Cameco and its affiliate Westinghouse Electric have signed an agreement with SaskPower vowing to evaluate the potential of nuclear power and its associated supply chain in Saskatchewan.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) will explore the “technical and commercial pathways” to deploy Westinghouse reactors for long-term electricity supply planning in Saskatchewan. This will include evaluating a Saskatchewan-based nuclear supply chain — including fuel.

Cameco owns a 49 per cent share of Westinghouse, following an acquisition deal in November.

The MOU will also identify opportunities to collaborate on nuclear research and training with Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutions.

“Leveraging knowledge from organizations that have significant expertise in the nuclear industry is critical to ensure we make responsible, informed decisions around our power future,” SaskPower’s President and CEO Rupen Pandya said in the announcement.

“Collaborating on nuclear fuel supply and evaluating various technologies will only serve to enhance our current small modular reactor development work and planning …