Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) Revival
Sector: Nuclear • Location: South Africa
Source: IOL
The South African government has decided to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) programme, lifting it out of care and maintenance and transferring it from Eskom to the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). The project aims to reactivate the full nuclear fuel cycle and restore South Africa's leadership in advanced nuclear technologies, focusing on small modular reactor (SMR) hi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IOL
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Description | The South African government has decided to revive the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) programme, lifting it out of care and maintenance and transferring it from Eskom to the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). The project aims to reactivate the full nuclear fuel cycle and restore South Africa's leadership in advanced nuclear technologies, focusing on small modular reactor (SMR) high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) technology. This revival aligns with global trends in nuclear power exploration and aims to meet growing continental demand for nuclear fuel, supporting smaller grids and large energy and process heat users. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | South Africa |
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Source | IOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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