Bruce Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with SaskPower to help inform SaskPower's evaluation for long-term nuclear power projects.
A press release from Bruce Power on April 15 stated that the organization will "share its expertise in nuclear generation, project development, and long-term operations (with SaskPower) as Saskatchewan evaluates large nuclear technologies for potential use in the province."
Saskatchewan's provincial government and SaskPower announced plans back in January of this year to evaluate long-term and large-scale nuclear power technologies.
Most of Canada's nuclear power industry and generation is focused in Ontario, and this new memorandum of understanding with with Bruce Power will help SaskPower "formalize information-sharing, enable alignment on federal and provincial nuclear strategy, and leverage Bruce Power’s national leadership in nuclear expertise," the release added.
The Bruce Power site was home to Canada’s first commercial reactor, Douglas Point, which operated from 1967 to 1984.
"Saskatchewan’s Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs and large nuclear reactors to prepare for rising electricity demand and future export opportunities, including electricity and critical minerals such as potash and uranium," minister responsible for SaskPower Jeremy Harrison said. "Collaboration is key to ensure we make informed, future-focused decisions that benefit our provinces and our country."
"We’re uniquely positioned to collaborate with SaskPower as it explores new nuclear to power the province with clean energy for the next generation," added James Scongack, Bruce Power’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President. "We will share what we’ve learned in 25 years of operating the Bruce site and in planning projects and planning for new nuclear."
