South Africa Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) Project
Sector: Nuclear • Location: South Africa
Source: EWN
The PBMR project is a nuclear energy initiative in South Africa focused on developing small modular reactors that can operate inland without significant water cooling. The project was initially started in the early 2000s, shelved in 2010 after investing over R10 billion without producing a prototype, and is now being revived by the government.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- EWN
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The PBMR project is a nuclear energy initiative in South Africa focused on developing small modular reactors that can operate inland without significant water cooling. The project was initially started in the early 2000s, shelved in 2010 after investing over R10 billion without producing a prototype, and is now being revived by the government. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | South Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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