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Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing and SMR Pilot Project

Sector: Nuclear • Location: South Africa

Source: ESI-Africa.com

Project
Planned

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) aims to re-enter nuclear fuel manufacturing and initiate a pilot project for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to enhance its capabilities in the nuclear sector. This initiative includes diversifying radioisotope production and establishing uranium conversion and enrichment capabilities.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
South Africa
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
ESI-Africa.com

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The project “Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing and SMR Pilot Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in South Africa. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ESI-Africa.com.

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The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) aims to re-enter nuclear fuel manufacturing and initiate a pilot project for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to enhance its capabilities in the nuclear sector. This initiative includes diversifying radioisotope production and establishing uranium conversion and enrichment capabilities.

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South Africa

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ESI-Africa.com

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Nuclear, Manufacturing (Industrial)

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2025-02-28

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