Blykalla has selected NCC as the construction partner for its new test facility in Oskarshamn, developed in collaboration with Uniper Sweden. The facility, located at the OKG nuclear power plant on the Simpevarp Peninsula, will play a key role in advancing Blykalla’s lead-cooled SMR technology and marks an important step toward deploying Europe’s first advanced SMR.
The test facility will be the first building constructed on a nuclear power site in Sweden in over 40 years. NCC, which has extensive experience in complex infrastructure projects, will be responsible for the construction of the facility, including site preparations and necessary installations.
“This test facility is a milestone for Swedish nuclear innovation and a critical step in our journey toward deploying Europe’s first advanced SMR” commented Jacob Stedman, CEO of Blykalla. Construction will begin in February and is expected to be completed by June 2025.
Blykalla is developing and building small modular reactors to deliver the next generation of clean energy. Its innovative SEALER reactor utilises liquid lead cooling and features what it says are unique safety elements and proprietary innovations. The company aims to provide necessary baseload energy to enable a complete transition to a fossil-free future and is actively collaborating with global partners to deliver Sweden’s next nuclear reactor within this decade.
