Amentum selected to conduct nuclear energy possibilities in Norway

Amentum and a joint venture partner have been selected by the Norwegian Nuclear Commission to study technology options for a potential nuclear power program. 

Chantilly, Va. based Amentum said in a Monday press release it will work with partner Multiconsult Norge AS to provide an overview of various reactor technologies and power plant designs. , according to the company’s press release.

Norway currently does not have an operating commercial nuclear power plant, although it prioritizes avoiding greenhouse gas emissions. The nation’s electricity production is predominantly made up of hydro (89%), followed by wind (9%), natural gas (1%) and other sources, according to the International Energy Agency.

The reactor technologies studied by the Amentum team will include small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors.

Amentum said it will consider reactor technological maturity, commercial availability, construction costs and other factors. 

The contract builds on Amentum’s prior work with Norwegian engineering company Multiconsult Norge AS to assist Halden Kjernekraft AS to evaluate potential for SMRs to meet energy demands in the Halden municipality in southeast Norway, according to the press release.

Amentum and Multiconsult Norge AS continue their partnerships with Norway as they were awarded a contract by Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning to deliver safety case management for the country’s nuclear cleanup program in May.

According to the press release, the Norwegian Nuclear Commission was appointed by the nation’s government to carry out a detailed review and assessment of the possible use of nuclear power as a source of electricity production.