Belledune, Canada to use modular reactors

Belledune is partnering with Cross River Infrastructure Partners to pursue the use of small modular reactor technology.

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Belledune is partnering with Cross River Infrastructure Partners to pursue the use of small modular reactor technology.

Advanced technology

Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada will benefit from small modular reactors to produce decarbonized heat and power. The facility will have a capacity of 1GW. The project requires environmental approval as well as authorization from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission prior to its implementation.

It is part of the expansion of the Port of Belledune in New Brunswick. Industrial users of the Port’s Green Power Centre would be the first to receive the electricity generated. Sessions will be held in the coming weeks to inform all stakeholders.

Denis Caron, President and CEO of the Belledune Port Authority, says:

“We anticipate significant First Nations and community interest in this project and will ensure that the proponents provide informative and timely engagement opportunities for northern New Brunswickers. Nurturing and maintaining these relationships is critical to our collective success. “

The ARC-100 unit used reassures stakeholders of the success of the project. In addition, it could produce an additional amount of hydrogen.

An economic project

In addition, it could include metal fabrication. The ARC-100 may well prove to be the best technology in the heavy industry. It provides a huge amount of high temperature steam and energy in a small space.

The Port’s Green Energy Hub is already home to several clean energy projects. As a result, Cross River entered into an agreement with Belledune. This is a green energy hydrogen facility that would produce ammonia for export. The port expansion is expected to create additional opportunities to serve local, national and international markets.

The project is also located near the Pabineau and Eel River Bar First Nations territories. All eight Mi’gmaq communities will be present to discuss the regional impact of the project. Communities are looking forward to the project as it will bring jobs and economic prosperity.

 

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