AtkinsRéalis Group has concluded a pivotal collaboration agreement with Électricité de France. “This collaboration agreement with … EDF is a game-changer for the nuclear industry and makes good strategic sense,” said Ian L. Edwards, president and CEO of AtkinsRéalis. “There is a global need for more cleaner, affordable and reliable energy … only by scaling up our efforts can we address the need for more low-carbon energy and for global market demand of 1000 large and small reactors.”
The agreement is intended to expand the strategic partnership between Canada and France, enabling better integration of their nuclear industries while preserving each country’s sovereignty over their respective proprietary Candu and EPR technologies.
It will cover pre-technology and post-technology vendor selection processes and will include engineering support, the provision of non-reactor equipment, sharing of best practices, installation and commissioning services, and engagement between the centres of excellence of the two organisations.
Both companies will continue to compete on reactor technology vendor selection processes where appropriate or when asked by governments and developers in support of global efforts to transition to low-carbon energy.
“AtkinsRéalis is already working with EDF in the UK and France as a strategic partner in their new nuclear build programme. This collaboration strengthens our relationship and will enable both organisations to extend international capacity, while harnessing their collective expertise and technical capabilities” said Joe St. Julian, president, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis.
