The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation NECSA has issued a call for expressions of interest EOI from potential partners to support the development of small modular reactors SMRs, marking a shift from policy positioning toward early-stage implementation of South Africas nuclear ambitions.
The EOI process seeks to identify technology vendors, investors and strategic partners capable of supporting the deployment of SMR technologies in line with national energy planning objectives. NECSA said the initiative is part of efforts to advance nuclear as a component of South Africas future energy mix.
The move aligns with the countrys updated planning framework under the Integrated Resource Plan 2025, which includes nuclear as part of a diversified generation portfolio aimed at strengthening long-term energy security.
