Sask., Alberta to collaborate on nuclear power generation [Video]

Alberta and Saskatchewan will collaborate on nuclear power generation as part of a memorandum of understanding unveiled Thursday morning.

Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan’s minister responsible for SaskPower, was joined by Nathan Neudorf, Alberta’s minister for affordability and utilities, at a news conference in Regina.

The agreement between the two Prairie provinces will see them share information around workforce development, nuclear supply chain, the security of supply of nuclear fuels, and the development and regulation of nuclear reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). 

“Saskatchewan has a long-standing co-operative relationship with Alberta on energy development, and we share similar challenges and opportunities related to decarbonization,” said Duncan in a news release.

Neudorf agreed, saying he’s looking forward to the partnership.

“Our provinces are leading the world in responsible energy development, and we look forward to learning from Saskatchewan’s experience with nuclear generation,” he said. 

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